#Maps
Google Maps added new features before you went for a Christmas trip
Google Blog
Google Maps is used by the majority and it is adding more features before everyone went for a Christmas holiday trip.
Area Busyness can help you keep track whether a neighbourhood or part of town is more crowded than usual or not. it will shows statistics throughout the day in restaurants, shops and recreational places.
Meanwhile, Directory tab is expanding for all airports, malls and transit stations globally. It is helpful to find your way around what store are available in a building, like airport lounges, car rentals, parking lots, and more, with business hours, rating, located at which floor and more details included.
‘Pickup with Google Maps’ is expanding to over 2,000 store locations in more than 30 states across the U.S.
Restaurants in the U.S. will also start showing price range from other Maps users, with addition information shown like outdoor seating, delivery options, curbside pickup and more.
Google Maps added new features before you went for a Christmas trip
Google Blog
Google Maps is used by the majority and it is adding more features before everyone went for a Christmas holiday trip.
Area Busyness can help you keep track whether a neighbourhood or part of town is more crowded than usual or not. it will shows statistics throughout the day in restaurants, shops and recreational places.
Meanwhile, Directory tab is expanding for all airports, malls and transit stations globally. It is helpful to find your way around what store are available in a building, like airport lounges, car rentals, parking lots, and more, with business hours, rating, located at which floor and more details included.
‘Pickup with Google Maps’ is expanding to over 2,000 store locations in more than 30 states across the U.S.
Restaurants in the U.S. will also start showing price range from other Maps users, with addition information shown like outdoor seating, delivery options, curbside pickup and more.
#News #Pixel6
Bose 700 for Pixel 6 pre-orders are out of stock in Europe, but there a better deal
Android Police
If you are in Europe and pre-order a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, you will be gifted with a Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 worth €400. As the stock are getting scarce, Google found that they won't be able to ship it to all customers, hence they decided to come up with another pre-order bundle, and it a better deal than the original offer.
Posted by someone on Reddit, Google is reaching out to several customers who pre-order the Pixel 6 and informed they will be getting the Bose QuietComfort 45 worth €350 and a €75 Google Store voucher. The pre-order bundle offer is worth €425, which is up from the Bose 700's value of €400. QuietComfort45 provides worse sound quality compared to Bose 700, but it provides superior noise cancellation and longer battery life.
Meanwhile U.S. and Canada customers are getting the Pixel Buds A-series as usual.
Bose 700 for Pixel 6 pre-orders are out of stock in Europe, but there a better deal
Android Police
If you are in Europe and pre-order a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, you will be gifted with a Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 worth €400. As the stock are getting scarce, Google found that they won't be able to ship it to all customers, hence they decided to come up with another pre-order bundle, and it a better deal than the original offer.
Posted by someone on Reddit, Google is reaching out to several customers who pre-order the Pixel 6 and informed they will be getting the Bose QuietComfort 45 worth €350 and a €75 Google Store voucher. The pre-order bundle offer is worth €425, which is up from the Bose 700's value of €400. QuietComfort45 provides worse sound quality compared to Bose 700, but it provides superior noise cancellation and longer battery life.
Meanwhile U.S. and Canada customers are getting the Pixel Buds A-series as usual.
Android Police
Google ran out of Bose 700 stock for Pixel 6 pre-orders in Europe, but all is not lost
There's an even better deal on offer now
#Assistant
Google Assistant ‘Continued Conversation’ seems to be broken on all Pixel phones
9To5Google
Google Assistant "Continued Conversation" debut with the Pixel 4, and it has been included in all newer Pixels till the latest Pixel 6, but for the past week or so, it starts to become non-functional in all Google Pixel devices.
After giving the command and getting a response, the Assistant light bar vanish instantly, and you have to activate it again in order to use it again. When working normally, it should continue to listen for the next 10 seconds.
Google seems to be aware of the issue at this point, and they said they are working on "an immediate fix" (lol). Anyway, an update for the fix will be release soon to restore the functionality.
Google Assistant ‘Continued Conversation’ seems to be broken on all Pixel phones
9To5Google
Google Assistant "Continued Conversation" debut with the Pixel 4, and it has been included in all newer Pixels till the latest Pixel 6, but for the past week or so, it starts to become non-functional in all Google Pixel devices.
After giving the command and getting a response, the Assistant light bar vanish instantly, and you have to activate it again in order to use it again. When working normally, it should continue to listen for the next 10 seconds.
Google seems to be aware of the issue at this point, and they said they are working on "an immediate fix" (lol). Anyway, an update for the fix will be release soon to restore the functionality.
9to5Google
Assistant ‘Continued Conversation’ is broken on Pixel 6 and older Google phones
One of the best features of the new Assistant is Continued Conversation where your Pixel's mic stays open after a response is broken...
#News #A12
PS Remote Play update bring PS5 Dual Sense and enhanced DualShock 4 support
9To5Google
If you usually play games with your DualSense controller on your phone, good news that a new update enable the feature to b usable on Android 12.
This update bring new DualShock 4 features including touchpad, motion sensor, rumble and battery indicator. PS Remote 4.6.0 app brings the feature alive to everyone on Android 12.
PS Remote Play update bring PS5 Dual Sense and enhanced DualShock 4 support
9To5Google
If you usually play games with your DualSense controller on your phone, good news that a new update enable the feature to b usable on Android 12.
This update bring new DualShock 4 features including touchpad, motion sensor, rumble and battery indicator. PS Remote 4.6.0 app brings the feature alive to everyone on Android 12.
9to5Google
Android 12 gains PS5 DualSense and enhanced DualShock 4 support w/ PS Remote Play update
The PS5 DualSense controller is now fully compatible with Android 12 thanks to a PS Remote Play app update with the DualShock 4 also boosted.
#News #ChromeOS
Google detailed more about Chrome OS long-term support enterprise channel update every six months
9To5Google
Chrome OS usually get major updates every fours weeks, but education and enterprise customers aren't necessary, with Google adding a new six-month “long-term support” (LTS) channel.
This channel will usually server only security updates to make sure the device got maximum protection, and it useful for organisations that manage a lot of Chromebooks, which won't change the UI or user experience for six months.
Google detailed more about Chrome OS long-term support enterprise channel update every six months
9To5Google
Chrome OS usually get major updates every fours weeks, but education and enterprise customers aren't necessary, with Google adding a new six-month “long-term support” (LTS) channel.
This channel will usually server only security updates to make sure the device got maximum protection, and it useful for organisations that manage a lot of Chromebooks, which won't change the UI or user experience for six months.
9to5Google
Google details Chrome OS long-term support (LTS) enterprise channel that updates every six months
Ahead of Chrome OS getting major updates every four weeks at the end of this month, Google today detailed the new six-month LTS channel...
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#Google #EasterEgg
Google Search is preparing an Easter Egg when you searched empty results
Android Police
Most of us know that Google like to add fun touches in its products, and Google seems to be testing out new Easter Egg, which you will rarely get to see it if Google can get its job done right.
Spotted by Artem, when searching for keywords that Google can't identify, Google will now surface a little ice fishing troll. Tapping on it will pull one of the several objects up out of the water. It not widely rollout yet, only a few so far has received.
Google Search is preparing an Easter Egg when you searched empty results
Android Police
Most of us know that Google like to add fun touches in its products, and Google seems to be testing out new Easter Egg, which you will rarely get to see it if Google can get its job done right.
Spotted by Artem, when searching for keywords that Google can't identify, Google will now surface a little ice fishing troll. Tapping on it will pull one of the several objects up out of the water. It not widely rollout yet, only a few so far has received.
#Updates #Pixel6
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro receiving mysterious November update from Google
9To5Google
UPDATE: The new update apparently fixed the fingerprint scanner issue.
November security patch arrived as usual for all Pixels a few week ago but Google is releasing another update for the Pixel 6 mysteriously.
Google released new builds for both phone with global and Verizon variants, with the build number slightly bump from .36 > .37, which should be a minor update. Google hasn't made any public announcement about it, and the changelog is also unknown. The updater on the device isn't asking users to update as reported from 9To5Google.
Download:
• Pixel 6: Factory Images (Verizon) | OTA (Verizon)
• Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images (Verizon) | OTA (Verizon)
*Build Number: SD1A.210817.037 (.A1 for Verizon)
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro receiving mysterious November update from Google
9To5Google
UPDATE: The new update apparently fixed the fingerprint scanner issue.
November security patch arrived as usual for all Pixels a few week ago but Google is releasing another update for the Pixel 6 mysteriously.
Google released new builds for both phone with global and Verizon variants, with the build number slightly bump from .36 > .37, which should be a minor update. Google hasn't made any public announcement about it, and the changelog is also unknown. The updater on the device isn't asking users to update as reported from 9To5Google.
Download:
• Pixel 6: Factory Images (Verizon) | OTA (Verizon)
• Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Images (Verizon) | OTA (Verizon)
*Build Number: SD1A.210817.037 (.A1 for Verizon)
9to5Google
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get out-of-cycle November update to improve the fingerprint sensor [U]
An update with the November security patch arrived for the majority of Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners at the end of October. Google is now....
#Classroom
Google Classroom for Android gains offline mode, multi-page scanner and easier grading for teachers
Google Blog
Google Classroom is finally gaining some neat improvements, making it much easier to use for students and teachers to use. The company introduced three new main features for the Classroom app on Android.
Students soon will be able to view and edit attachments when they lack Internet connection. Google also included scanner capability inside the app, submitting written homework is much more straightforward and save much more time. Lastly, teacher can mark students' assignments and add grade much easier, also adding comments on individual files with highlight function included.
These features are available starting today.
Google Classroom for Android gains offline mode, multi-page scanner and easier grading for teachers
Google Blog
Google Classroom is finally gaining some neat improvements, making it much easier to use for students and teachers to use. The company introduced three new main features for the Classroom app on Android.
Students soon will be able to view and edit attachments when they lack Internet connection. Google also included scanner capability inside the app, submitting written homework is much more straightforward and save much more time. Lastly, teacher can mark students' assignments and add grade much easier, also adding comments on individual files with highlight function included.
These features are available starting today.
#Workspace
Classic Google Sites is deprecating by July 2022
Google Workspace Updates
Currently, Google Sites is available in classic and newer version, and Google is planning to drop the classic version by July 2022 for Workspace users.
Google new schedule shows that users won't be able to edit any Classic Sites starting June 1, 2022, and it won't be viewable anymore to the public by July 1, 2022. The company recommend users to convert their Classic Sites to the new Sites with the help of Classic Sites Manager.
Classic Google Sites is deprecating by July 2022
Google Workspace Updates
Currently, Google Sites is available in classic and newer version, and Google is planning to drop the classic version by July 2022 for Workspace users.
Google new schedule shows that users won't be able to edit any Classic Sites starting June 1, 2022, and it won't be viewable anymore to the public by July 1, 2022. The company recommend users to convert their Classic Sites to the new Sites with the help of Classic Sites Manager.
Google Workspace Updates
Updates to the transition timeline for Classic Google Sites
What’s changing In 2017, we announced that we would replace classic Google Sites with new Google Sites. We’re extending the previously anno...
#Workspace #Meet
Google Meet expanding maximum participants number up to 500
Google Workspace Updates
Google Meet is a meeting conference platform which can only fit 250 people maximum in a meeting call till now, but the limit is about to expand.
Google is allowing to have up to 500 participants in a meet call now, but it is only limited to Google Workspace Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus editions. If you are hosting a Meet call with personal accounts, the limit still stay at 100 participants.
Google Meet expanding maximum participants number up to 500
Google Workspace Updates
Google Meet is a meeting conference platform which can only fit 250 people maximum in a meeting call till now, but the limit is about to expand.
Google is allowing to have up to 500 participants in a meet call now, but it is only limited to Google Workspace Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus editions. If you are hosting a Meet call with personal accounts, the limit still stay at 100 participants.
Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel6 Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro receiving mysterious November update from Google 9To5Google UPDATE: The new update apparently fixed the fingerprint scanner issue. November security patch arrived as usual for all Pixels a few week ago but Google…
#Pixel6
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surprise update apparently fixed fingerprint scanner issue
XDA Developers | Previous post
Just a few hours ago, Google released new update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and it seems to address fingerprint scanner issue.
Google till now didn't release what changes in the new update, but the changelog provided by Verizon hinted that it addresses the fingerprint scanner issue:
The current software update improves the performance of your device’s fingerprint sensor.
The update seems to be improving the fingerprint scanner to obtain results and unlock the phone faster. Not sure if Google fixes other fingerprint scanner issue or not, as the fingerprint scanner can be unlock by someone else, also the functionality will break if the battery run out.
The update should be arriving on your Pixel 6 by this time, or you can check our previous post to get the latest build download link.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surprise update apparently fixed fingerprint scanner issue
XDA Developers | Previous post
Just a few hours ago, Google released new update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and it seems to address fingerprint scanner issue.
Google till now didn't release what changes in the new update, but the changelog provided by Verizon hinted that it addresses the fingerprint scanner issue:
The current software update improves the performance of your device’s fingerprint sensor.
The update seems to be improving the fingerprint scanner to obtain results and unlock the phone faster. Not sure if Google fixes other fingerprint scanner issue or not, as the fingerprint scanner can be unlock by someone else, also the functionality will break if the battery run out.
The update should be arriving on your Pixel 6 by this time, or you can check our previous post to get the latest build download link.
XDA Developers
Pixel 6’s surprise mid-November update fixes the fingerprint scanner issue
Google has rolled out a surpise update to the Pixel 6 series which finally fixes the fingerprint scanner issue.
Google Pixel Hub
#Fit #Pixel6 Pixel 6 getting early access to camera-powered heart rate, respiratory tracking on Google Fit 9To5Google UPDATE: Widely rolling out for Pixel 6 owners. The feature actually has rolled out to other Pixels back in March, but the Pixel 6 is lacking…
#Fit #Pixel6
Google Fit's heart rate and respiratory tracking is widely rolling out for Pixel 6
XDA Developers | Previous post
After several days of testing, Google has removed "Early Access" tag for heart rate and respiratory tracking on the Pixel 6, and it should be rolling out widely for Pixel 6 users.
Google Fit's heart rate and respiratory tracking is widely rolling out for Pixel 6
XDA Developers | Previous post
After several days of testing, Google has removed "Early Access" tag for heart rate and respiratory tracking on the Pixel 6, and it should be rolling out widely for Pixel 6 users.
#Apps #Gmail #MY
Gmail new Material You widget is rolling out on Android 12
9To5Google
After a few months rolling out Material You design in the Gmail app, Google is starting to roll out new Material You widget for Gmail too.
In the narrowest possible layout of the widget (3x3, with 5x5 grid layout), it shows you the mails you have in list with archive button at the right, with the compose FAB button being reposition to the top right of the widget. Unread counter will appear beside the FAB button.
Increasing the width (5x3) of the widget give you access to bottom bar with Chat, Spaces and Meet shortcuts, tapping on it open the respective section in the app. Shrinking the height (5x2) reposition the shortcuts to a right sidebar layout.
Sadly, the widget is only limited to Android 12 users, it is available in the app version 2021.10.31.
Download (2021.10.31):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Only available on Android 12
Gmail new Material You widget is rolling out on Android 12
9To5Google
After a few months rolling out Material You design in the Gmail app, Google is starting to roll out new Material You widget for Gmail too.
In the narrowest possible layout of the widget (3x3, with 5x5 grid layout), it shows you the mails you have in list with archive button at the right, with the compose FAB button being reposition to the top right of the widget. Unread counter will appear beside the FAB button.
Increasing the width (5x3) of the widget give you access to bottom bar with Chat, Spaces and Meet shortcuts, tapping on it open the respective section in the app. Shrinking the height (5x2) reposition the shortcuts to a right sidebar layout.
Sadly, the widget is only limited to Android 12 users, it is available in the app version 2021.10.31.
Download (2021.10.31):
Play Store | APKMirror
Notes:
• Only available on Android 12
Google Pixel Hub
#Google Google app is preparing a Search bubble to access quick text & voice queries for Android 9To5Google UPDATE: It is starting to roll out for some users on Google app version 12.45.15.23. Google is working on "Search bubble" chat bubble which provides…
#Apps #Google
Google Search Bubble is starting to make its public appearance
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
Last week, 9To5Google reported that Google is preparing a search bubble feature in their app, and the search bubble feature is starting to roll out for some users.
The app will notify you about the feature when you gain access to it. The search bubble gives you direct access to search with voice or text, and it can be placed at any part of the screen you like. It is starting to show on Google app version 12.45.15.23 beta as reported.
Download (12.45.15.23 beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
Google Search Bubble is starting to make its public appearance
Mishaal Rahman | Previous post
Last week, 9To5Google reported that Google is preparing a search bubble feature in their app, and the search bubble feature is starting to roll out for some users.
The app will notify you about the feature when you gain access to it. The search bubble gives you direct access to search with voice or text, and it can be placed at any part of the screen you like. It is starting to show on Google app version 12.45.15.23 beta as reported.
Download (12.45.15.23 beta):
Play Store | APKMirror
#Workspace #Meet
Google Meet gaining new immersive backgrounds and styles
Google Workspace Updates
Google Meet has just increased their participant limits to 500, and it is rolling out new background options and styles.
First, they are adding 5 new immersive backgrounds, which try to mimic a real world cafe or condo scene. Condo scene gains morning and night version, with Cafe scene getting weather changes, rainy, snowy and sunny.
Also they are adding 10 new color filter styles, now you can make your video looks just black and white. The feature is rolling out for all Workspace users, and if you haven't got it, it may take several weeks to reach. The feature is not available for personal accounts though.
Google Meet gaining new immersive backgrounds and styles
Google Workspace Updates
Google Meet has just increased their participant limits to 500, and it is rolling out new background options and styles.
First, they are adding 5 new immersive backgrounds, which try to mimic a real world cafe or condo scene. Condo scene gains morning and night version, with Cafe scene getting weather changes, rainy, snowy and sunny.
Also they are adding 10 new color filter styles, now you can make your video looks just black and white. The feature is rolling out for all Workspace users, and if you haven't got it, it may take several weeks to reach. The feature is not available for personal accounts though.
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#Workspace #Sheets
Google Sheets adding people chip functionality with richer information
Google Workspace Updates
Google Sheets is gaining people chip which you can then view the person information directly from the spreadsheet.
To insert a chip, just type "@" symbol and the people's name you want. It will also show suggestions so that you don't need to type out the full name in order to insert it. After inserting it, hovering your mouse over the chip will show you information about the person in a small popup chip.
The features may take up to 2 weeks time to be available for everyone, and it will be rolling out for personal accounts too.
Google Sheets adding people chip functionality with richer information
Google Workspace Updates
Google Sheets is gaining people chip which you can then view the person information directly from the spreadsheet.
To insert a chip, just type "@" symbol and the people's name you want. It will also show suggestions so that you don't need to type out the full name in order to insert it. After inserting it, hovering your mouse over the chip will show you information about the person in a small popup chip.
The features may take up to 2 weeks time to be available for everyone, and it will be rolling out for personal accounts too.