Gboard’s new ‘Resize’ feature lets you customize your keyboard
Google is rolling out a new feature for Gboard for Android named “Resize”. It appears as an option in the toolbar and lets you customize the size and position of the keyboard.
With this new feature, you can drag the keyboard to make it taller or shorter, or wider or narrower. You can also move the keyboard to any part of the screen. This gives you more flexibility and control over how you type on your device.
The Resize option is not similar to the Floating keyboard and One-handed mode, however, it also does not have extra buttons to switch modes.
Currently, the Resize option is available in Gboard version 13.2.05.x beta. However, not all devices have this feature yet. You can check if you have it by tapping on the toolbar icon on Gboard.
Google has started rolling out a new Play System update for Samsung Galaxy devices at the end of July 2024. This update brings several improvements and fixes to make your device work better.
What’s New in Google Play System July 2024 update
The Google Play Store has been updated to version 42.1. This version lets you share your approximate location with Google Play to get more relevant app suggestions. You’ll also see app highlights directly in search results, which helps you learn more about apps quickly.
For those managing accounts, the update offers new controls for parents to adjust clock settings on supervised devices. Also, wearable devices receive new developer tools that support account management processes. The Autofill feature has been improved with a suggestions sheet and the Wallet app now supports the Pix payment method.
The Adaptive Connectivity Services update improves stability and performance with bug fixes. The update also brings visual upgrades to Play Store editorials. In Japan, there’s a new comics tab with manga, webtoons, and anime content.
Moreover, the update also enhances security and privacy with logging improvements. Overall, it makes your device safer and more user-friendly.
To check and install the July 2024 update on your Samsung Galaxy device, go to Settings >> Security and Privacy >> Updates >> Google Play System Update. The update size may vary based on your device and location.
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Google is making file sharing easier on Chromebooks by soon enabling Quick Share as a default feature. Quick Share allows seamless transfer of files between Android, Chrome OS, and Windows devices without needing cloud services. Previously, users had to manually activate it, but Google is planning to simplify this process for Chromebooks
When enabled by default, Quick Share will default to sharing files only with devices signed into the same Google Account (“Your Devices”). This change removes the option to selectively share with specific contacts and removes the On/Off toggle.
Recently, Google introduced a new flag known as Quick Share V2 for Chrome OS. This flag brings the above-mentioned enhancements to enhance user convenience with the use of local file sharing across its platforms.
In addition to this, Quick Share may soon include peer-to-peer Wi-Fi support for faster transfers similar to Android devices. While the exact release date for these improvements is not specified, Chrome OS users can look forward to more enhanced file sharing in upcoming updates.
Google Photos is developing a ‘Cinematic Moment’ feature, which will enhance videos by adding slow-motion effects automatically. This feature is similar to the ‘Cinematic Photos’ tool, which creates 3D-like images.
The ‘Cinematic Moment’ feature of the Google Photos app will select parts of a video and slow them down to create an amazing effect. This process is developed to be fully automatic, allowing users to enjoy their videos with an added layer of enhancement without any manual effort.
Discovered by Assemble Debug (Android Authority) during an APK teardown of Google Photos app version 6.84.0.634885033, the feature is still in the development phase. The code hints at the ability of the feature to create moments by slowing down parts of a video.
It’s important to note that not all features discovered in development code are released to the public. This new feature is expected to be available in a future update of Google Photos, making it easier for users to create interesting videos without manual editing.
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