#Google
Google Search playing around with categories yet again
Most of you has probably seen some changes made to the categories section, as Google was playing around with it recently. There's one which put it over to the side of the search bar, while another one has been moved over to the left side of the search results.
Now yet another change appeared, this time it came with boxes while placing it at the same position. The icons and words are now just mono in color, and that's pretty much all the changes.
Once again, it's an A/B test so it isn't available for everyone. This is not a bad change, as I can easily notice which category I am currently in compared to the current one.
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Google Search playing around with categories yet again
Most of you has probably seen some changes made to the categories section, as Google was playing around with it recently. There's one which put it over to the side of the search bar, while another one has been moved over to the left side of the search results.
Now yet another change appeared, this time it came with boxes while placing it at the same position. The icons and words are now just mono in color, and that's pretty much all the changes.
Once again, it's an A/B test so it isn't available for everyone. This is not a bad change, as I can easily notice which category I am currently in compared to the current one.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Pixel7
Another Pixel 7 Pro sold, now a brick.
u/AMC20_
After the Pixel 7 auction on eBay, according to a Reddit user, Google has started to remotely wipe their unreleased devices.
Reportedly the owner had used it for a month before it got remotely wiped and now is stuck in fastboot mode. Coincidentally it got reset after the Pixel 7 post went public.
The device might've came from the same person - the Pixel 7 seller had also posted the device on Facebook Marketplace, same place the OP on Reddit got it from.
Another Pixel 7 Pro sold, now a brick.
u/AMC20_
After the Pixel 7 auction on eBay, according to a Reddit user, Google has started to remotely wipe their unreleased devices.
Reportedly the owner had used it for a month before it got remotely wiped and now is stuck in fastboot mode. Coincidentally it got reset after the Pixel 7 post went public.
The device might've came from the same person - the Pixel 7 seller had also posted the device on Facebook Marketplace, same place the OP on Reddit got it from.
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#Apps #Gboard
Gboard update adds custom text stickers and new Emoji Kitchen combos
Jennifer Daniel | 9To5Google
Previously being a Pixel specific feature, Gboard’s custom text stickers will be soon available to all Android Gboard users typing with the US English layout.
Speaking of stickers, here's a list of new emoji kitchen compatible icons adding over 1600 brand new combinations to the mix!
🐚🌴🌳🌱🌿🍃🏖️🏝️🌋🧿🌚🌝🪐☄️☁️⛅🌧️🌩️🌬️💨💧🌊🪹🍨🍦🏟️🎡🎢🏕️🍹🦋🐞🪸🪷🪲🪳🦗🚂🧼🦞🦀🦩💡⚠️🍼🛠️🏛️🗑️💾🍳♠️
Google has also added “lots of rainbow-based stickers to help you embrace Pride Month in many unique ways.”
Happy Pride Month to everyone, from us ❤️🏳️🌈
Gboard update adds custom text stickers and new Emoji Kitchen combos
Jennifer Daniel | 9To5Google
Previously being a Pixel specific feature, Gboard’s custom text stickers will be soon available to all Android Gboard users typing with the US English layout.
Speaking of stickers, here's a list of new emoji kitchen compatible icons adding over 1600 brand new combinations to the mix!
🐚🌴🌳🌱🌿🍃🏖️🏝️🌋🧿🌚🌝🪐☄️☁️⛅🌧️🌩️🌬️💨💧🌊🪹🍨🍦🏟️🎡🎢🏕️🍹🦋🐞🪸🪷🪲🪳🦗🚂🧼🦞🦀🦩💡⚠️🍼🛠️🏛️🗑️💾🍳♠️
Google has also added “lots of rainbow-based stickers to help you embrace Pride Month in many unique ways.”
Happy Pride Month to everyone, from us ❤️🏳️🌈
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#Pixel6a
Pixel 6a is now selling unofficially on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace | TikTok
If I had a nickel for every time a Pixel had been sold before its release on Facebook Marketplace, I'd have two nickels which isn't much but it's weird that it happened twice.
The Malaysian seller also made a video on TikTok opening the device which they sell for RM 2200 (501 USD, 630 CAD, 467 EUR) which is a tad higher than it's MSRP.
Pixel 6a is now selling unofficially on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace | TikTok
If I had a nickel for every time a Pixel had been sold before its release on Facebook Marketplace, I'd have two nickels which isn't much but it's weird that it happened twice.
The Malaysian seller also made a video on TikTok opening the device which they sell for RM 2200 (501 USD, 630 CAD, 467 EUR) which is a tad higher than it's MSRP.
#Apps #Accessibility
Sound Amplifier gains Material You redesign with feature improvements
Google has recently updated the Sound Amplifier to version 4.0 with new design and improvements.
When you first enter the app, no doubt you will first notice a brand new design for the app. There's also Material You element, with dynamic color support for Android 12 or later. Besides, there's also a quick settings tile which you can launch the service directly from the panel.
If you don't have a headphone connected, pressing on any of the options will show you an illustration reminding you to connect one in order to use the feature. If your surroundings are too quiet or you can't play any audio on your phone to adjust the settings to fit your need, no worry as you can just tap on the music note icon on the top left and it will play a sample audio.
Download (4.0):
Play Store
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Sound Amplifier gains Material You redesign with feature improvements
Google has recently updated the Sound Amplifier to version 4.0 with new design and improvements.
When you first enter the app, no doubt you will first notice a brand new design for the app. There's also Material You element, with dynamic color support for Android 12 or later. Besides, there's also a quick settings tile which you can launch the service directly from the panel.
If you don't have a headphone connected, pressing on any of the options will show you an illustration reminding you to connect one in order to use the feature. If your surroundings are too quiet or you can't play any audio on your phone to adjust the settings to fit your need, no worry as you can just tap on the music note icon on the top left and it will play a sample audio.
Download (4.0):
Play Store
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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Forwarded from Google Pixel 6/6a/6 Pro | Updates (DarkPlayer)
In a scale of 1 (being the worst) to 5 (being the best) how are you satisfied from your Google Pixel 6 (oriole)
Anonymous Poll
4%
1 ⭐
4%
2 ⭐⭐
8%
3 ⭐⭐⭐
32%
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
23%
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
29%
Show Answers
Forwarded from Google Pixel 6/6a/6 Pro | Updates (DarkPlayer)
In a scale of 1 (being the worst) to 5 (being the best), how satisfied are you of your Google Pixel 6 Pro (raven)?
Anonymous Poll
6%
1 ⭐
2%
2 ⭐⭐
7%
3 ⭐⭐⭐
23%
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
25%
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
37%
Show Answers
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#Apps #Accessibility
Lookout added Images mode with ability to work offline
Lookout by Google is an app which helps people who have difficulties in vision to explore the world around them. A recent update for the app has brought in several improvements.
Lookout has a new feature which can let you hear a description generated based on the image you shared to the app from any place. For some reason, I couldn't get any caption, just only description alongside with text if it could detect. Currently it is still in beta, so it is understandable that it might not work well in certain conditions.
Existing modes like Text, Documents, Explore and Food labels have received improvements which will help users to recognise more stuff. Besides that, it can work without Internet connection too. No matter where you are, you can use the app without any hassle as long as your device still has a battery to work.
Download (3.0):
Play Store | APKMirror
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Lookout added Images mode with ability to work offline
Lookout by Google is an app which helps people who have difficulties in vision to explore the world around them. A recent update for the app has brought in several improvements.
Lookout has a new feature which can let you hear a description generated based on the image you shared to the app from any place. For some reason, I couldn't get any caption, just only description alongside with text if it could detect. Currently it is still in beta, so it is understandable that it might not work well in certain conditions.
Existing modes like Text, Documents, Explore and Food labels have received improvements which will help users to recognise more stuff. Besides that, it can work without Internet connection too. No matter where you are, you can use the app without any hassle as long as your device still has a battery to work.
Download (3.0):
Play Store | APKMirror
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#Workspace #Drive
Google Drive will show location of files right away
Google Workspace Updates
Currently you can check the file location at the bottom of the page after you have selected a file, but soon you will be able to check all the files original location in a glance.
Google is rolling out a feature which will displayed the location information right away in the file column, so you no longer need to select one file after another to check for it. This will be display in Recent, Starred Trash and search results on the desktop web.
This feature will be available widely for all Google Workspace customers by June 16.
Google Drive will show location of files right away
Google Workspace Updates
Currently you can check the file location at the bottom of the page after you have selected a file, but soon you will be able to check all the files original location in a glance.
Google is rolling out a feature which will displayed the location information right away in the file column, so you no longer need to select one file after another to check for it. This will be display in Recent, Starred Trash and search results on the desktop web.
This feature will be available widely for all Google Workspace customers by June 16.
#Workspace #Meet #Duo
Duo and Meet, two-in-one
Google Workspace Updates
With the impact of COVID-19, more and more people are starting to use video conferencing platforms like Meet in order to connect with their colleagues, classmates and more. Since then, Google has also brought in a lot of new features for Meet like virtual backgrounds, raise hand, host controls, you name it.
On the other side, Google Duo is a video calling app which is meant for personal use, but since 2020, Google Meet is available for everyone and more people prefer to use it around the world, hence making Duo an extraordinary platform.
After several internal discussions, Google has decided to merge Duo and Meet into a single platform, with the Meet app getting pulled down from the Play Store soon, and Duo will be renamed to Meet. Basically this means Google will start to bring all the Meet features over to Duo which are available for free to use.
As Duo has its own set of features, admin of an organisation can still restrict users from using it by turning off Additional Google services control in Admin Console. This will not impact the functionality of Meet.
Google didn't mention when it will start to roll out yet, but what we know is that the transition will be starting later this year.
Duo and Meet, two-in-one
Google Workspace Updates
With the impact of COVID-19, more and more people are starting to use video conferencing platforms like Meet in order to connect with their colleagues, classmates and more. Since then, Google has also brought in a lot of new features for Meet like virtual backgrounds, raise hand, host controls, you name it.
On the other side, Google Duo is a video calling app which is meant for personal use, but since 2020, Google Meet is available for everyone and more people prefer to use it around the world, hence making Duo an extraordinary platform.
After several internal discussions, Google has decided to merge Duo and Meet into a single platform, with the Meet app getting pulled down from the Play Store soon, and Duo will be renamed to Meet. Basically this means Google will start to bring all the Meet features over to Duo which are available for free to use.
As Duo has its own set of features, admin of an organisation can still restrict users from using it by turning off Additional Google services control in Admin Console. This will not impact the functionality of Meet.
Google didn't mention when it will start to roll out yet, but what we know is that the transition will be starting later this year.
Google Workspace Updates
Bringing Google Meet features to Google Duo for a single, integrated video solution
What’s changing To support the millions of users who rely on our technology for video calls and meetings, we’ve made deep investments in bo...