All articles tagged with #feature update
Microsoft is testing two methods to resize the Windows 11 taskbar: a new taskbar-size setting that reduces the entire bar (and scales icons) and the existing option to shrink only the icons, effectively giving users more control than Windows 10. The article notes these changes accompany other upcoming tweaks like a movable taskbar, Start menu size options, and efforts to remove ads from Start.
Google is rolling out a new 'My Calling Card' feature in the Phone app for Android, allowing users to create and customize their own calling cards with photos, fonts, and visibility options, enhancing caller identity personalization.
Google is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to change their Gmail addresses, a capability previously unavailable, with some limitations such as frequency of changes and email aliasing. The feature is currently only in Hindi but is expected to be available globally soon, offering users more flexibility in managing their email identities.
iOS 26.2 introduces new Apple Podcasts features that finally integrate Apple Music Radio shows, including song links, notifications, offline playback, and show following, addressing a five-year-old feature request and enhancing music discovery and listening experience.
Apple released iOS 26.2 beta, which introduces a significant upgrade to Apple Music by enabling offline lyrics, allowing users to view song lyrics without an internet connection, a feature long requested by users and enhancing the app's competitiveness against Spotify.
Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces a new Copilot button in the taskbar that allows users to share app content with Copilot Vision for analysis and discussion, adding to existing Copilot features, though user demand for more AI buttons remains uncertain.
Google Tasks is testing a new feature that allows users to add deadlines to tasks, which can be edited after creation, although the feature is limited to adding due dates without specific times and only visible within the task view, indicating a potential step towards more robust task management capabilities.
Spotify has announced that free users can now listen to any track immediately without restrictions, a feature previously limited to Premium subscribers, enhancing the user experience while maintaining other free tier limitations.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new feature for Google Calendar that allows users to duplicate events with a Ctrl-click, a request originally made by Stripe co-founder John Collison, highlighting responsive customer service and user-driven updates.
Apple is adding a new yellow indicator light to the charging cases of AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with the upcoming iOS 26 update, allowing users to distinguish between charging and needing charge, a small but useful enhancement expected to be released in September.
Google Keep is potentially adding a 'Find in note' feature that would allow users to search within individual notes, addressing a long-standing user request. The feature was discovered in an APK teardown but is not yet functional, indicating it is still in development. This enhancement could improve the app's usability for long or detailed notes, similar to features available in Apple Notes and Samsung Notes.
Google Photos is preparing to introduce a new AI-powered Remix feature that allows users to convert still images into short videos with a simple tap, featuring a redesigned interface and a pop-up introduction, although the feature is not yet live and currently produces errors.
Gmail for Android is testing a new 'mark as read' button within notifications, which would allow users to manage their inbox more efficiently without opening the app. The feature appears to be in early testing with a small group of users and is similar to existing options on iOS and other email clients. If widely adopted, it could improve email handling on Android devices.
Microsoft is preparing to release a new Windows 11 feature update in July, introducing enhancements such as dynamically resizing Taskbar icons, improved sharing options, better archive extraction performance, and a new PC migration experience, with some features available early through the Windows Insider program.
Google Pixel phones are expected to finally receive native flashlight brightness controls in the next Android 16 update, allowing users to adjust the flashlight's intensity directly from the Quick Settings panel, a feature long available on other Android devices and iPhones.