The Motorola Razr+ is about to get a sequel, but still hasn’t gotten an Android 14 update ( 9to5google.com )
Android boosting security with Theft Detection Lock, factory reset protection ( 9to5google.com )
In addition to Private Space, Android at I/O 2024 is really working to boost the mobile operating system’s theft, security, and privacy protections.
Google launches 'Veo,' an AI video generation tool alongside Imagen 3 upgrade ( 9to5google.com )
Google has announced a groundbreaking new AI model named “Veo” that will take on video generation, tailored to users creative...
Google's AI-powered Search starts rolling out to everyone today ( 9to5google.com )
After a year in “Labs,” Google is officially flipping the switch on AI-powered “Overviews” in Search for all users, and...
Google Messages starts testing RCS message editing ( 9to5google.com )
Google Pixel 8a announced ( 9to5google.com )
The Google Pixel 8a starts at $499 for 128 GB and $559 for 256 GB (Obsidian only)
Google Fit dev APIs shutdown set for June 2025 ( 9to5google.com )
Google’s migration guide for developers lists what they’re supposed to switch to on Android phones and Wear OS. However, there is no replacement for the Goals API that lets Google Fit users set “how many steps and heart points they want to aim for each day.”
Google Fit dev APIs shutdown set, fate of Android & Wear OS apps go unannounced ( 9to5google.com )
Google Photos will soon more easily let you block someone's face from Memories ( 9to5google.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14927799...
Google Photos will soon more easily let you block someone's face from Memories ( 9to5google.com )
One of the best features of Google Photos is the app’s ability to show old photos as a “Memory,” but sometimes showing a specific person isn’t what you want. Now, Google Photos is preparing to make it easier to hide someone’s face from Memories.
Google Phone starts rolling out ‘Audio Emoji’ and they’re really weird [Video] ( 9to5google.com )
Google Play Store rolling out simultaneous Android app downloads ( 9to5google.com )
Finally all that power won't be wasted waiting for a single app download to finish and install....
How Google fixed the account security loophole on Android TV ( 9to5google.com )
Google Play Store rolling out simultaneous Android app downloads ( 9to5google.com )
Google Meet will let you transfer calls between web and phone with ‘Switch here’ ( 9to5google.com )
Google Meet will let you transfer calls between web and phone with ‘Switch here’ ( 9to5google.com )
4K Chromecast with Google TV sequel is coming with new remote ( 9to5google.com )
Google widely rolling out new April OTA for Pixel 7, Fold, and 8 owners [U] ( 9to5google.com )
Received this today. I thought it was some emergency security fix given the odd update time.
Google Messages moves RCS ‘provided by’ status in settings ( 9to5google.com )
A small change to Google Messages settings moves where you can find who’s providing your Rich Communication Services (RCS).
Pixel Launcher now lets you switch search providers in EU ( 9to5google.com )
Was very excited about this but turns out I can only use DuckDuckGo app, not DuckDuckGo in Firefox. I’m afraid this feature won’t really be usable for me since I rely on FF add-ons and synchronization.
Google Play Store Search tab redesign introduces persistent bottom bar ( 9to5google.com )
In addition to a new Search tab that is rolling out slowly, Google’s upcoming Play Store redesign brings a persistent bottom bar…
Google One VPN will be discontinued, Pixel VPN remains with upgrade coming ( 9to5google.com )
Google announced today that VPN by Google One is shutting down in the coming months....
Google One VPN will be discontinued, Pixel VPN remains with upgrade coming ( 9to5google.com )
Google Messages preps single-line text field redesign after all your complaints [Gallery] ( 9to5google.com )
Google shows off the Pixel 8a in ad for Fi Wireless ( 9to5google.com )
The ad shows Google’s new mid-range device in blue and off-white color variants, and it’s abundantly clear that it is the Pixel 8a. For one, the device in question has two cameras and a blue color, something the standard Pixel 8 wouldn’t fit. It’s also lacking a microphone near the cameras....
