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Android gets Nearby Self Share, Gboard Emojify, Wear OS Bitmoji/Keep tile and more new features
Google announced the addition of new features to the smart mobile devices running the Android (13) operating system in September 2022. These new features enable easier sharing, revamped apps, productive apps for Wear OS smartwatches, entertainment and more.
Nearby Self Share
Google is now making it easier to share files across devices including phones, tablets, and Chromebooks logged in with the same Google Account. The new Nearby Share Self Sharing feature will be rolled out in the next few weeks letting you effortlessly transfer files across your own devices without giving permission every time.
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Google Drive, Keep
Google Drive will be adding a new widget that will allow you to get one-touch access to your Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets files. through three home screen buttons. Moreover, Google Keep’s new widget and bigger fonts will make note-taking, to-do lists, and reminders easy to access.
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Gboard Emojify
Google’s native keyboard app – Gboard is also getting a new feature called “Emojify” that will turn the written text content into the relevant emoji. You just need to type your sentence, tap the new Emojify button to select your preferred layout and press send to add the right emoji.
- As of now, Emojify is available in Gbaord Beta in English language.
Emojis combined
Seeing the demand of users, Google is now adding tons of new Emoji Kitchen mashups that are available as stickers through the Gboard app on Android phones. The update combines your favorite emoji with the best parts of fall to share with your Northern Hemisphere friends.
Google Meet live sharing
The Google Meet app is also getting new shared experiences such as live sharing features so you can instantly co-watch YouTube videos and play classic games with up to 100 friends and family members at a time. Moreover, the app got new multi-pinning feature helping you stay focused on the folks you choose.
Wear OS – New features/improvements
Google Keep app adding new Tile feature for Wear OS in order to let users quickly dictate a note or checklist right from the wrist. Furthermore, you will also be able to manage the ones made across devices, without ever having to pull out your phone or tablet.
Apart from this, Google revealed that Bitmoji is coming soon to your Wear OS watch face to give your mood a boost throughout the day. Through the Bitmoji watch face, you will be able to use the Bitmoji you’ve designed on Snapchat, Bitmoji.com, or the Bitmoji mobile app.
New Accessibility tools
Google teamed with the Deaf and hard of hearing community to design the new Sound Notifications within the Live Transcribe & Notifications feature, which can detect critical household sounds like fire alarms, running water and door knocks and alert you on your phone or watch when they occur. Read more here
Google has pushed a new beta update of the Android 15, version 1.2, just three days after the last update (Beta 1.1). This update can be identified through version AP31.240322.027, which is upgraded from previous version AP31.240322.023 and includes the April 2024 security patch.
The update is available for all compatible Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models. This quick release of the Android 15 Beta 1.2 update brings some essential bug fixes to enhance user experience and system stability.
The fresh beta update of Android 15 contains the following fixes:
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused apps to freeze and display an “Application Not Responding” message.
- Fixed a system performance issue that caused excessive battery drain in some cases.
- Fixed an issue that caused the system Settings app to crash when trying to add a fingerprint.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the system back gesture from working in some cases.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the screen to flicker repeatedly.
Those enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will receive this update automatically.
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WhatsApp for Android is rolling out a new beta update, which enhances user interaction with status updates by developing a new reaction notification feature. Users can identify the new beta update through version 2.24.9.29 on Android devices.
Previously, WhatsApp had been working on a quick reaction feature. The latest beta version goes a step further by providing an option to turn off notifications for ‘Like reactions.’ This means users can choose not to be notified every time someone reacts to their status, which could be particularly useful for those who receive many reactions.
This feature is beneficial as it allows users to reduce disruptions by preventing their notification panel from being cluttered with WhatsApp reaction notifications. But for those who prefer to view reactions at their convenience, this update will allow them to do so without the constant alerts.
Moreover, WhatsApp aims to enhance users’ control over their notifications and let them decide how they want to engage with status updates. This update is still under development, so stay tuned more details will be shared as they become available.
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Google has released the Android 15 Beta 1.1 update for pixel devices, which includes a series of bug fixes following the previous version released two weeks ago. It is available for several Pixel devices, from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 8 Pro, including the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.
Identified via version AP31.240322.023, the Android 15 Beta 1.1 update comes with the latest security patch for April 2024. It addresses several issues, particularly with NFC which had been causing disruptions in wallet applications and other related system functions.
Moreover, the update resolves a problem that caused crashes in the Developer Options settings screen. It also fixes issues that were preventing some devices from properly updating to the initial Beta 1 release. Additionally, a fix has been implemented for a problem related to text clipping during printing tasks.
For users who are part of the Android Beta for Pixel program, the Beta 1.1 update will be provided as an over-the-air (OTA) update. Users can also manually install the update to enjoy error-free and enhanced service.
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