Google Keep app bringing text formatting options
Google Keep is a popular app for taking notes, but it lacks text formatting options. However, that might change soon, as a new video reveals new features.
The video shared by @AssembleDebug on Twitter shows that Google Keep will support four formatting options – Bold, Italic, Underline, and Font size. These options will be available in the bottom bar and will apply to both the text and the checkbox.
The font sizes will act as headers, with small, medium, and large sizes corresponding to the paragraph, H2, and H1 formats.
The news of Google Keep getting text formatting support was spotted almost a year ago but there was no preview/video of the feature except some string and icons.
I enabled it on Google Keep and attached a video above to show how it works.#Google #Android pic.twitter.com/RekdgGyliv
— AssembleDebug (@AssembleDebug) August 14, 2023
Back in 2022, the feature was seen while founding formatting-related strings and icons in Android apps. However, it has not yet been released to the public. The video was made using a rooted Android device with manual modifications.
We hope Google launches text formatting in Google Keep soon, as it will make the app more useful for note-taking. It will also bring it closer to other note-taking apps that already have this feature.
Google has revamped the user interface for Google Assistant on Android Auto, which brings noticeable changes in its design during voice interaction. After this update, the new look of Google Assistant is quite similar to Apple’s Siri interface on CarPlay.
This new UI appears different from the existing bottom bar for initial commands and is specifically used when Google Assistant is waiting for user input or processing a response.
If you ask Google Assistant to find a nearby post office, the new UI pops up when it asks which location you want to go to. This interface responds in real-time as the Assistant speaks and while you’re replying, disappearing once the request is completed. The new UI changes resemble how Siri is displayed on CarPlay.
The revamped UI offers a fresh and more engaging look for voice interactions on Android Auto. It is currently available on Galaxy Z Fold 6 smartphone with Android Auto version 12.5. The update is rolling out gradually so it will appear on your device in the coming days.
Aside from this, Google is also offering offline maps feature to Wear OS. The feature is currently spotted on the Pixel series but will expand to more Wear OS devices soon. It allows you to use Google Maps even when you don’t have internet access.
Google has rolled out a new update for its Google Drive app, which brings a JPEG file format for scanned documents. Previously, users could only save their scans as PDFs but they can now enjoy JPEG format too.
With the updated version 2.24.x, Google Drive allows users to save scanned documents as JPEG files for Android devices. Users can select JPEG from the “Save to Drive” screen after taking and editing a photo.
The new option provides more flexibility in how users manage their scanned documents. Notably, The JPEG file format is highly convenient because it is universally supported and can be easily opened with standard applications on any device. This widespread compatibility makes JPEG a popular choice for images and photos.
The feature is being rolled out to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and personal Google account holders. However, it is not yet available for Google Drive on iOS devices.
Aside from this, Google Sheets has also added a new “Convert to table” suggestion feature, which is powered by Gemini AI. This feature helps users convert their data into well-formatted tables with enhanced data types. Users can preview the table format before making the conversion.
These new features make it easier for users to manage and organize their documents and data. You can check and install the update through the Google Play Store.
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Google Maps is expanding its offline capabilities for Wear OS, which was announced with the latest Pixel Watch 3. The feature is now available on the Galaxy Pixel Watch 2 with Google Maps version 11.140.0701.W.
The search giant is making offline maps support for more Wear OS devices. This feature lets you use Google Maps even when you don’t have internet access.
With the updated Google Maps for Wear OS, users will benefit from the addition of offline maps. The feature automatically downloads maps from your phone directly to your watch. When you open the Google Maps app, you’ll find a new “Offline maps” section located just above Settings in the main menu.
The watch automatically downloads a map of your local area. It also syncs any offline maps you already have on your phone. This syncing happens automatically when your watch is connected to Wi-Fi and charging. This means you don’t have to do anything manually to keep your maps up-to-date.
On the “Offline maps” page on your watch, you can check how much space the downloaded maps are using. If you need to free up some space, you can easily delete the maps with just a tap. This feature is mainly useful for those who want to manage their watch’s storage efficiently.
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