Gboard bringing ‘Scan Text’ tool to copy text from images
Google is developing a new feature for Gboard that will enable users to scan text from images and insert it into the input field. The latest beta has a hidden feature that includes a “Scan text” tile on the toolbar.
By tapping on this new tile, users will be able to access the built-in camera interface, which will instruct users to “Take a photo of words to scan” and then use OCR to highlight the recognized text on the image. After that, users will be able to select the text they want to copy and paste it into the input field.
This feature could be useful for users who want to quickly capture text from various sources and use it for different purposes, such as translation, and messaging. The feature could also save users the trouble of switching between different apps.
The feature is not yet available by default and Google has not made any official announcement about its release date but it was discovered in the latest beta version 13.06.04. However, users who are interested in trying it out can join the Gboard beta program and use the scan text feature.
Samsung devices include several important features powered by Google Play services. A recent update of the Google Play services lets you check how much data these services are using, which helps to manage your data more effectively.
Google Play services support various features on your Samsung device, such as connecting to other devices, ensuring security, and managing your Google account. They help to keep your apps and system running smoothly. Now, you can easily track their data usage.
You just need to follow a few simple steps to check out how much data Google Play services are using.
- Open the Settings app on your Samsung device.
- Search for “Google Play services” in the App section.
- Tap on Mobile data usage.
- Select the View App settings option
Here, you’ll see a detailed breakdown of data usage, split between Mobile and Wi-Fi. This can help you understand where your data is going.
The update shows data usage for different functions within Google Play services. These fucntions are Device Connections, System Management, System diagnostics, Security, Wallet, Developer features, Contacts, Ads Safety, Fitness, General, Account management, Support, Autofill with Google, and Location sharing.
Tracking Google Play services data on your Samsung device is easy and can help you manage your mobile experience better. This feature is available on All Android phones.
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Google has rolled out a hazard reporting feature for Android Auto in the US, which was previously available for Google Maps on Apple CarPlay. The new update brings the ability to report road incidents directly from their car screens for Android Auto users.
This long-awaited update allows drivers to quickly share important information without having to use their phones. It notifies others about accidents, traffic jams, and even speed traps in real time.
Before this update, drivers could only report issues using the Google Maps app on their phones. While the Waze app along with Google Maps on Apple CarPlay already had this feature, Android Auto users felt left out.
Now, with the new Android Auto update, drivers will see a triangle-shaped hazard button below the compass on the Google Maps display in their cars. By tapping this button, they can report things like traffic jams, lane closures, and crashes.
Moreover, the app provides prompts during navigation to confirm the status of reported incidents. Notably, the hazard button might not show up if the Android Auto layout doesn’t have enough screen space for Google Maps. Some users have reported about the visibility of it.
Despite this limitation, the hazard reporting feature of Android Auto users helps drivers communicate important information about road conditions to make journeys safer. As more Android Auto users get this feature, the company is expected to enhance it in the coming days.
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Google has recently enhanced the Pixel Buds Pro 2 experience with a new feature called Noise Control. Now, the search giant has added a Noise Control option in the Android 15 Volume Menu, which allows users to manage their sound settings more conveniently.
The new Noise Control feature of Android 15 makes it easier to customize your listening experience without needing to open the Pixel Buds app. This feature is compatible with both the Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2 models (via 9to5Google).
To use Noise Control, you need to simply adjust the volume with the physical buttons on your device, tap the three dots at the bottom of the slider, and click on Noise Control. This will open the feature with three options – Noise Cancellation, Off, and Transparency. From here, you can adjust it as you want.
Android 15 features a redesigned Volume menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. Initially, this major update did not support the Pixel Buds Pro, but a recent update has added this function.
In addition to the Noise Control option, the Android 15 Volume menu includes options for Spatial Audio and Live Caption. The Spatial Audio lets you choose between Fixed and Head Tracking modes while Live Caption is for captioning turned on or off.
Aside from this, Google has recently made it easier for users to manage their Pixel Buds and enjoy a better audio experience. They can add the Pixel Buds app to their home screens for easier access.
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