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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 Photos introduces single click video enhancing feature

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Google Photos is bringing a new feature – Enhance Your Video, which will make editing videos easier. This feature allows users to improve their videos with a single click as it adjusts various aspects like brightness and contrast to enhance the video quality.

Currently in testing, the Enhance Your Video feature is spotted in the Google Photos app’s latest version 6.81.0.628906483 by a tipster Assemble Debug (Android Authority). However, Google has not announced when this feature will be widely released, but it is expected soon.

This feature is indicated by the magic wand icon that appears next to the stabilization button during video editing. This starts the enhancement process that works perfectly on the device while ensuring privacy and speed.

The enhancement process depends on the video’s length, but the result is visible in better-quality video. The feature shows a clear difference in the video’s appearance, with increased contrast and vivid colors.

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Google Messages introduces toggle for expressive animations

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Google Messages app is getting a new update, which introduces a toggle named “Show expressive animations” in the app’s settings. This new option allows users to control the display of expressive animation, providing a more customizable messaging experience.

The Show Expressive Animations toggle of Google Messages is turned on by default, but you can switch it off if you want. When this option is off, the app stops showing animated emojis and full-screen effects. However, small animations for message reactions will still be there, and you can still use Photomoji.

The new feature is currently under beta testing and available for users with the Google Messages app version 20240426_01_RC00. The company will soon make it available for all users with a stable update.

Before this update, Google suggested turning off all animations on your device if you didn’t like them in Messages. But many people thought this was too much, especially for something they do a lot, like reacting to messages. This new setting is a better solution because it only affects the Messages app and not other apps or the device’s system.

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Android 15 bringing ‘At a Glance’ feature closer to your fingertips

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Google‘s Android 15 is ready to enhance the lock screen experience by relocating the ‘At a Glance‘ feature to the bottom of the screen. This move differs from its traditional top-left position, aligning with the Pixel Launcher’s home screen layout. The change aims to show date, weather, and notifications in a more accessible format.

As per Android Authority, the new place of the ‘At a Glance’ feature is currently in the testing phase as it spotted in Android 15 Beta 1.2. The refresh position places ‘At a Glance’ below the area that indicates the presence of an under-display fingerprint sensor. This could make it easier for users to see and interact with their device notifications and shortcuts.

However, the change is still in progress, and there are indications that it may not be finalized this year. The relocation aims to improve how users access their phones, especially when considering the clock size and the number of notifications displayed.

Notably, the ‘At a Glance’ widget on Pixel phones now looks quite different from the version available on other Android devices. This suggests that they may have been developed separately.

As Google continues to improve the Android 15 operating system, users are looking forward to a lock screen that is both functional and pleasant to look at.

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