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Google Play Store 30.2.18 update rolling out with improvements, better security [Download]

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Google Play Store is a platform that serves us a choice of favorite interesting applications, games, movies, TV shows along with several additional contents like books, music many more. In short Google Play Store is a pack of entertainment gadgets for all Android users.

Notably, smartphone companies have their own store for offering apps and another service, but comparing them with Google Play results is more specific and noticeable with it. To make it more friendly and easy, Google is rolling out a new update for the Play Store.

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Google Play Store 30.2.18 Update:

The recent update comes with improvements and better security for the Google Play Store, notably, there is no new feature and changes mentioned in the update changelog but just like any other update it deficiently resolves your flaws with Google Play if any.

Users can identify this latest release with the mentioned version number 30.2.18, and the update weight is around 24.58 MB with the hefty package size we can recognize that update will definitely aim to release with major improvements and optimization.

Users keep your Google Play Store update to date on their smartphones, to experience flawless and smooth working, check the play store update on your smartphone via

  • Open Google Play Store
  • Click on the profile icon
  • Tap on setting >> About>> PlayStore
  • You’ll get a message that tells you if the Play Store is up to date. Tap Got it.
    • If an update is available, it will automatically download and install in a few minutes.

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Google Maps for Android Auto gets enhanced icons and search bar

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Google Maps has introduced some impactful design changes to its Android Auto app to enhance visibility and user experience.

Now, when you look at the map, the places you go often, like your home and work, stand out with bigger, bolder icons. This change is particularly noticeable in dark mode, where the contrast is more prominent.

In addition to icon updates, the search bar at the top looks cleaner. The previous surrounding bar has been removed from the search bar, adding to the clean and contrasted appearance of the UI.

Furthermore, if you like seeing buildings pop up in 3D when you’re looking at the map on your phone, you’ll be happy to know that now the same setting will work in your car too. They added this cool 3D view earlier, but it didn’t work in the car until now.

These updates not only improve functionality but also ensure a seamless change between mobile and car navigation.

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Google Messages introduces 3-second ‘Selfie GIF’ feature

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Google Messages is enhancing its messaging service by introducing a new feature that allows users to create a Selfie GIF. This feature enables users to record animated GIFs of up to three seconds directly within the messaging app.

The search giant also integrated a quick-access prompt within chats for creating these GIFs, similar to other interactive prompts for sharing photos or initiating video calls.

To use this feature, one must long-press the camera icon in a message thread, which will bring up the camera viewfinder and gallery. The Selfie GIF option is separate from the app’s custom camera.

The recording process of Selfie GIF is very intuitive with a countdown to guide users in Google Messages. Although there are no editing options, users can manually start and restart recording. The completed GIFs are automatically saved to the user’s camera roll, making sharing easy.

The support documentation for the Selfie GIF feature is already available, but the feature itself has not been widely released on either the beta or stable versions of the app. Hopefully, Google will soon make it available for Android users.

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Google Photos bringing ‘Hide Clutter’ feature for organized view

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Google is set to release a new feature named ‘hide clutter’ to the Photos app for a simplified user interface. The function will allow users to maintain a cleaner main photo feed by hiding screenshots, memes, and more

The Hide Clutter feature was discovered in strings of the latest version (6.79.0.624777117) of Google Photos by PiunikaWeb. Once activated, it will automatically hide backed-up photos that fall under the clutter category.

The new feature will not delete these images but will hide them from the main view. Although they will remain accessible in their specific folders.

In addition, the Memories section is being redesigned to offer a better experience. For users in the United States, the Photos app offers AI-generated title suggestions for their memories, adding a touch of personalization and creativity.

With the introduction of ‘hide clutter’ and the existing Photo Stacks feature, Google Photos users now have two powerful tools to keep their photo collections organized and appealing.

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