Big Gboard 13.3 update preps stylus handwriting, mini voice typing UI, gen AI stickers, more (9to5google.com)
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Foldable smartphones have reached their fifth major generation, as heralded by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5......
Google’s latest advertising campaign, encapsulated by the tagline “It’s all good with Google on Android,” is aimed at persuading iPhone users to switch to Android by emphasizing the simplicity and worry-free nature of the process....
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Most of the comments there seem to confirm it.
That’s nice. I hope I get in my small town.
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If you were hoping for some additional software flexibility on Google’s new Pixel Tablet, you’re in luck as LineageOS support has just been added....
Looks like it’s only Pixel phones that have this feature for now:...
Google is testing a curious change to the Play Store on Android that sees a somewhat persistent bottom bar.
Besides Chrome, Google’s Privacy Sandbox initiative is on Android to let apps show you relevant ads in a more private manner. The beta started earlier this year, and Google is now prompting more users about it with new Ad privacy settings.
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Android is struggling to keep its market share in the United States, as Apple continues to take over in the market. But, despite Android as a whole losing ground, Google Pixel phones are becoming a bigger slice of the US market....
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The Google Maps app for Android has, for years now, had the same old voice input that’s slow and not as accurate as Google’s latest offerings. Finally that’s changing, as Google Maps is rolling out a new voice input experience powered by Google Assistant.
Google Maps is preparing two updates including an Android Auto redesign that’s rolling out now....
Google has been making a big push for big screens lately, with the debut of Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet behind it. Now, though, Google is apparently “considering” a combination of the two with a foldable Pixel tablet....
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tl;dr: chatgpt for android is now officially available to register for download in the play store