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Google Pushes for Wider Adoption of New Photo Picker in Android Apps
Google is pushing more developers to adopt Android's new photo picker for better privacy when accessing photos and videos on devices, with stricter enforcement set to begin in January.
Android 15: Duplicate Material You Colors Not a Bug, Says Google
Strange behavior in Android 15 leaves Material You theming color palettes being duplicated, leading to fewer options, but Google says everything is 'working as intended.'
New Pixel Camera Update Offers Exciting Features Like Underwater Mode and Vertical Panoramas
Capture breathtaking underwater photos and videos with the new Pixel Camera 9.6 update, plus enjoy easier access to Astrophotography mode and new vertical Panorama capture.
Google Photos website can now directly back up folders on your computer
Google Photos website can now directly back up folders on your computer
Google App Introduces Colorful Search Shortcuts on Android
A small carousel redesign in the Google app on Android introduces colorful search shortcuts, making the application more cohesive and less cluttered.
Chrome's 'Listen to this page' feature now supports background playback on Android
An update to 'Listen to this page' in Chrome for Android now supports background playback, allowing you to listen to text-to-speech capabilities even when you exit the browser.
Google Wallet Begins Testing Digital Passports for Select US Flights
Google Wallet is starting to test the ability to add your passport to your Android device for domestic flights at select airports, allowing users to make digital IDs with their US passports.
Google upgrades NotebookLM and removes 'experimental' status
Google is continuing to build on the viral success of NotebookLM with a handful of updates today.
Google Reorganizes Gemini App Team, Assistant Moves to Pixel/Android Division
Google announces big reorg: Gemini app team moves to DeepMind, Assistant now part of Pixel/Android
Chrome 131 on Android Enhances Autofill with Third-party Password Managers
Google is updating Chrome for Android next month with native third-party autofill support when using an alternate password manager.
Google Confirms List of Android Devices Ready for Circle to Search, but It's Not Fully Accurate
After months of exclusivity on Pixel and Samsung devices, Circle to Search is expanding. Google has confirmed a list of Android phones that support the feature - however it's not entirely accurate.
Google Maps Relocates Weather Information for a Cleaner Look
Google Maps is moving the weather for a slightly cleaner map
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