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Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details
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8m ago
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Google is rolling out a new feature for its Google Calendar app on Android devices, allowing users to view a full-screen list of their tasks. This feature, already available on the web version of Google Calendar, will now be accessible on Android devices, making it easier for users to organize and manage their tasks within the app. The feature is currently rolling out to Google Workspace customers and personal Google account users, with availability varying across domains. The iOS version of the app does not yet have this functionality.
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Google quietly released an app that lets you download and run AI models locally | TechCrunch
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2m ago
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Google has launched the Google AI Edge Gallery app, enabling users to run AI models from Hugging Face on their Android phones, with iOS support coming soon. The app allows for offline AI model use, excelling in tasks like image generation and code editing without internet dependency. Users can access a variety of models, use the "Prompt Lab" for text tasks, and provide feedback to Google. The app is an "experimental Alpha release" available under an Apache 2.0 license.
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Now You Can Message Google Gemini From Any Android Phone
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1y ago
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Google has announced new AI features for Android users, including the ability to access Gemini, a virtual assistant, directly from Google Messages. This allows users to draft messages, plan events, and pin ideas without installing the Gemini app. Other AI features include Android Auto summarizing long texts and providing possible replies, Lookout on Android offering AI descriptions of photos, and enhanced screen reader support for Lens in Google Maps. In addition, the next Wear OS update will enable Android watch wearers to access tickets and transit directions from their wrist, and Health Connect will aggregate third-party health data into the Fitbit app.
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Google said to remove dedicated search button on Android. Here's what we know
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11m ago
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Google is reportedly testing a new layout for its app that would eliminate the bottom search bar commonly seen on Android devices. The change is believed to be driven by data analysis and user interaction patterns. While the search bar may be removed from the Discover section and browsing collections, the search widget is expected to remain. This update follows Google's recent design changes to the Play Store, which introduced a new search tab at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, Google is rolling out an update that restricts customization options for the search bar widget on Android.
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Spotify takes on YouTube with new music videos feature. Here's how it works
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1y ago
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Spotify has announced support for full-screen music videos in a bid to compete with YouTube. The feature is currently in beta and only available to Spotify Premium subscribers. It can be accessed via the Now Playing screen on the Spotify app for iOS, Android, PC, and TV. This new feature aims to deepen the connection between fans and artists by offering a new way to engage with music. The beta version rolled out in select markets, with plans to expand the catalog of music videos and availability to more countries in the future.
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Microsoft rolls out AI-powered Copilot app for Android
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1y ago
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Microsoft has released an AI-powered Copilot app for Android. This app is designed to help developers write code more efficiently by offering relevant suggestions and snippets. It can also help navigate through the code and debug issues. Microsoft aims to improve the productivity of developers and reduce the burden of repetitive tasks with this innovative AI solution.
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Google announces new accessibility and productivity features at MWC
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1y ago
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Google has announced new features for phones, cars, and wearables at the Mobile World Congress. Gemini, an image generation tool, will now be available in the Google Messages app. Android Auto will offer AI-generated summaries of long text messages and suggestions for replies. Lookout, an app for visually impaired users, will generate AI-powered captions for images. Google Maps will have improved screen reader support with Lens. Google Docs on Android will support handwritten notes. The Fitbit app will now support data from various sources. Wear OS will allow access to Google Wallet passes and offer voice-guided transit directions.
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Google rolls out redesigned ‘G’ logo with gradient effect, in first update since 2015
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2m ago
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Google has updated its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time since 2015, introducing a gradient effect that replaces the previous solid colors. This redesign aligns with Google's AI-focused strategy, reflecting modern aesthetics. The updated logo has begun rolling out to iOS and Android users. While subtle, this change signifies a shift in Google's design approach. The full wordmark and other product logos currently remain unchanged.
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Google unveils Gemini on Messages, gen-AI in Android Auto
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1y ago
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Google showcased generative AI updates at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The updates include integrating the Gemini chatbot into Google's Messages app on Android devices, allowing for SMS drafting and meeting scheduling. Generative AI is also being used in Google's Android Auto platform to summarize text messages while the vehicle is in motion. Other announcements include accessibility features in Google's Lookout app and enhancements to screen reading features in Google Lens and Maps. Google joined Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Amazon in making announcements related to generative AI.
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Android 15 may come with a new ‘app quarantine’ feature. Check how it will work
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1y ago
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Google is reportedly working on a new feature called "app quarantine" to protect Android users from malware. This feature would work similarly to disabling or suspending an app and would be available only for services like Play Protect that are part of the Google Play Store. If an app is quarantined, it will still be visible on the home screen and in settings, but its problematic functions will be hidden. The release of this feature is uncertain, as it was initially revealed in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 but has since been removed.
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Google rolls out Gemini in Android Studio for coding assistance
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1y ago
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Google has announced that its Gemini Pro is being integrated into Android Studio's bot. This follows the introduction of Studio Bot, powered by the PaLM-2 foundation model, during Google IO in May. The rollout of Gemini in Android Studio will cover over 180 countries for the Jellyfish version. The new bot will provide improved answer quality in coding-related tasks such as code completions, debugging, resource finding, and documentation writing. Users will need to log in and enable Gemini explicitly for privacy reasons. Google aims to compete with tools like GitHub Copilot by introducing generative AI-powered features into its products.
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