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[Update: Enhanced Photo Picker] Google Play System May 2022 update introduces Self Nearby Share, redesigned Help app and more

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Google has added some new changes to its May 2022 Play System update. The most noticeable improvemnet is that Android 11 and Android 12 device owners are getting the Android 13’s enhanced Photo Picker. It lets you give an app permission to a select few files rather than full permission to all media on your device.

Additionally, the update also improves Android Automotive’s ability to use video streaming apps and the ability for parents to set a persistent launcher on a Family Link-controlled device.

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May 5, 2022: Original article

It’s May, the time for May 2022 security updates. Samsung has already uncovered its May 2022 security patch details and now Google has also updated its Google Play System Update support page to reveal all the new changes and improvements for Android users.

Google Play May 2022 update comes with various bug fixes and improvements to boost the overall device performance. Additionally, it also brings new features to help users discover unused apps and games on the Play Store and enhancements to the Play Store billing system.

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One of the most noticeable changes that the update brings is the introduction of self sharing to Nearby Share. You can now share files, links, and text from one of your own devices to another without even accepting the incoming share on the receiving device.

Another prominent change is the redesign of the Google Help app, which now supports the Android 12 design language – Material You. There’s much more to know about the update, do check the complete changelog below.

Google Play May 2022 update changelog:

Critical Fixes

  • [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Bug fixes for account management and system management & diagnostics related services.

Account Management

  • [Phone, Tablet] Migration of the existing device setup onboarding flow for supervised work accounts to a web-based experience.

Device Connections

  • [Auto, Phone, TV] Nearby Share now allows users to share content more seamlessly between their devices logged into the same account.

Google Play Store

  • Improvements to the Play-as-you-download feature to let gamers start playing mobile games while the app download continues to reduce waiting times.
  • New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
  • Optimizations allow faster and more reliable download and installation.
  • New features to the Play Pass and Play Points programs.
  • Enhancements to Google Play Billing.
  • Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
  • Various performance optimizations, bug fixes, and improvements to security, stability, and accessibility.

Support

  • [Auto, Phone, Tablet, TV, Wear OS] Design improvements to Google Help app.

System Management

  • Updates to system management services that improve stability & performance.

Developer Services

  • New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support ads, location services, and utilities-related developer services in their apps.

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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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Google to sync permissions across Android phones and Wear OS

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Google is planning to introduce a new feature for Wear OS that will allow app permissions to be synchronized between an Android smartphone and a Wear OS smartwatch.

Initially hidden within the Pixel Watch companion app, the feature will allow users to grant permissions on their phone, which will then automatically apply to their smartwatch. The “Sync permissions from phone” option is part of a new “Device details” submenu within the companion app.

According to the information via the Google News channel, the new feature is developed to simplify the user experience by removing the need to individually set permissions for apps on different devices.

Android Wear OS sync feature

For example, if a user allows a navigation app to access their location on their phone, the same permission will be set on the smartwatch without any additional steps.

While the “Sync permissions from phone” option remains inactive for now, its activation could significantly enhance the Wear OS experience. This feature is expected to extend beyond the Pixel Watch to other Wear OS devices.

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