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> The Google TV Streamer has picked up the ability to let users manually select audio formats for output, but there's no passthrough yet.

> Google might let you hide your actual email address from Android apps with a new “Shielded Email.” When creating a new...

> Google is working on integrating smoke and carbon monoxide sensors in the Google Home app, possibly to support Nest Protect users. Read on!

> YouTube is facing a new wave of frustration from Android users, as recent glitches disrupt video playback and functionality.

> The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...

> Google has confirmed the availability details of its upcoming Gemini-powered features for Google Home users.

> No more workarounds — Google is releasing an official Quick Share solution for ARM-based Windows PCs.

> Google is working on a new widget called "Home Summary" to help you manage your smart home. Here's what it could look like!

> Unavailable since the device first launched, BBC iPlayer is nearly ready to launch on the Google TV Streamer.

> Through several updates, Google TV has expanded its list of free channels available both built-in and through apps to over 1,100.

> Google announced Gemini-powered features for Google Home and Nest cameras back in August, and we've now got availability details.

> In a leaked slide deck regarding future Tensor chipsets, Google admits that overheating issues have been the "#1 reason" for Pixel returns.

> After offering basic themes, Google Slides now has templates that “help users build presentations much faster.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21761438 > After three generations of the Pixel Watch, the Google Store is selling the first watch band from a third-party manufacturer..

> Following the April announcement and testing in June, Google Vids is now generally available for Google Workspace tiers.

> The Google TV app is picking up a useful new ability to share movies and TV shows with friends, family,...

> Google is setting new requirements for Google TV devices to have at least 2GB of RAM, a move that might...

> It’s less important what version of Android your smart TV is on. Google is reportedly switching to a biannual release cycle for Android TV updates.

> A new Google TV ad for a video game serves as an excellent reminder for why the platform should probably stick to content ads instead.

> The Google Keep app is getting a redesign that will introduce a new floating action button, replacing the old bottom bar.

> The Google Contacts app is getting a new UI for contact settings. These were previously available through the three-dot (meatballs) menu.

> Google TV now shows a progress ring around the app icon while an app update is ongoing, a handy little touch for the homescreen.

> Google has confirmed that the updated Freeplay app, with its 150+ free channels, has been disabled due to crashing issues.

>Google’s Quick Share is AirDrop for Android, but there’s some loose evidence that it could be coming to Apple’s iOS and macOS platforms at some point.

> After a few weeks being unavailable, Google TV Streamer remote is finally back in stock and shipping for $19.99.

> Google Chat on the web is rolling out a new option that lets users customize the interface by picking between two different modes.

> All of Google's physical retail locations have been on the US coasts. The company is finally moving inland with a Google Store in Chicago.

> ChromeOS 130 started rolling out on Tuesday, with Google’s changelog today confirming. Overall, this is a bigger release...

> In addition to the standard 10% back on Google Store purchases, some Google One members today are being offered $150 off the Pixel 9 series.

> Google's introducing a ton of upgrade for Maps today, including a detailed new navigation view, easier tools for adding stops, and lots more.

> The US Google Store has a new round of “Official Merch” and the “Pixel Cap” is pretty good. It follows the first batch introduced in April.

> YouTube has debunked a viral screenshot that shows a homepage layout that lacks video view counts and an upload date.

> Google appears to be testing a new look for the Dynamic Color theme for Gboard. The new look makes everything appear more uniform.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21438550 > Code analysis of Google Photos app version 6.87 reveals a potential upcoming feature called "Undo backup for this device."

> During Alphabet’s Q3 2024 earnings, Sundar Pichai shared that Google Maps is the “latest product to surpass the 2 billion user milestone.”

> Alphabet Q3 2024 revenue figures show a pattern of Google's growth exceeding expectations.

> YouTube is hiding views and upload dates for videos on its homepage in a test. Fans don't like it, but is it a smart strategy?

> Google TV has had a handy “Apps only” mode for quite some time that cuts down on clutter, but the...

> Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones. They’re up to 40 percent off and come with the same warranty as a brand-new handset.