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• AndroidAuthority - https://t.co/q5ir5Ojo2Q
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Google is testing a new, much more compact user interface for its account switcher within Google apps
The interface removes the friendly greeting ("Hi, [Name]") and the explicit "Switch account" text to save space.
✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/AjznJhmTC7
@ArthurGD3 Yeah, but this specifically for keyboard. Gboard already has inbuilt option for controlling vibration intensity but when it's set to using system values, it probably uses the touch feedback intensity settings.
Latest Android Canary introduces a systemwide option for controlling keyboard vibration intensity on Google Pixel devices
This option replaces the existing keyboard vibration toggle which only allowed you to turn vibration on/off.
Google could be working on adding a "Family" visibility setting to Quick Share
It may integrate with the existing Google Family Group feature that allows you to invite up to 5 members.
✅ Details - https://t.co/8Ltsa1t9t4
Android Canary introduces selfie camera feature for screen recording
Also called "Screen reactions" that lets you record your screen and yourself simultaneously, with your camera feed overlaid on the recording
✅ Details and more screenshots - https://t.co/mwbucRV2GD
Dreambean app by Google labs
Dreambeans is an experimental app that provides proactive, personalized collections of stories each day, covering the things that matter most to you.
Dreambeans is currently available to eligible Google AI Ultra subscribers (18+) in the US.
Google is finally working on granular backup controls for Android! 🛠️
Currently, device backup is all-or-nothing (SMS, calls, settings, and apps). Soon, you'll be able to toggle each category individually.
✅ Details/screenshots - https://t.co/N6ggRX2xga
Google is testing a new user interface and animation for its standard voice search feature within the Google app
✅ Details and video demo - https://t.co/YtSPVX7wmp
Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers.
Unlike carrier-based authentication system, this one just requires that you and your caller are running Google Phone, Messages, and Contacts.
Google is working on a video tab for Google’s Discover screen (also known as minus one screen)
The video tab would sit alongside a new home tab, which shows you the existing Discover feed.
✅ Details and screenshot - https://t.co/eMZSJ806US
🎨 Google Messages custom chat wallpapers have one more trick in store: animations
In addition to the still wallpapers we’ve seen, it also appears this mode will support GIF animations.
👉 Check the demo with more gifs - https://t.co/n04klMcEWV
🎨 Here are screenshots of Custom Themes in Google Messages in dark mode. The blur in the header looks good and goes well with blur which we are seeing in Android 17 on Pixel devices.
🔥 Here is your first look at the Custom Themes feature for RCS chats in Google Messages
You will be able to choose images from different inbuilt categories and pick from device too
✅ Details and more screenshots - https://t.co/owJPbJZzMn
Google's about to make its My Pixel app a whole lot more useful with a search feature
In addition to helping you find features you want to learn more about, the tool should let you search Pixel devices and accessories for sale.
✅ More details - https://t.co/oZuvmmUoB1