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June 2026 Android Drop Adds Fake-Call Alerts, AI Wardrobe and More
technology1 month ago

June 2026 Android Drop Adds Fake-Call Alerts, AI Wardrobe and More

Google's June 2026 Android Drop brings seven new features across its apps: Phone by Google adds fake call detection to flag spoofed numbers via end-to-end encrypted RCS; Circle to Search expands multi-object outfit identification to all Android 14+ devices; Google Photos introduces Digital Wardrobe with a rollout for eligible users; Gboard adds new Emoji Kitchen combinations focused on bugs and small animals; Personal Safety expands to kids under 13 and teens with location and emergency features; Google Play Books gains Gemini-powered Book Insights for in-app recaps and deeper reading; and Quick Share’s iPhone AirDrop compatibility expands to more devices for cross‑platform file sharing.

via Android Authority|
#circle-to-search#gboard#google-photos
Android 17 could let you hide Gboard's globe icon
authority-insights-news1 month ago

Android 17 could let you hide Gboard's globe icon

Android 17's QPR1 beta 3 introduces a toggle to hide Gboard's globe icon even when multiple languages are enabled, while still allowing language switching via long-pressing the space bar; Google is also redesigning the keyboard switcher UI, but it's unclear if these changes will reach the stable release, and some third-party keyboards (like SwiftKey) may not support the space-bar switch feature.

via Android Authority|
#android-17#android-os#authority-insights
Gboard Introduces Flick Keys for Symbols on Android
technology8 months ago

Gboard Introduces Flick Keys for Symbols on Android

Gboard for Android is introducing a new 'Flick keys to enter symbols' shortcut, allowing users to quickly access numbers and symbols by swiping down on keys, with the feature rolling out in Gboard 16.2. Users can enable it in settings and it works best with the 'Touch & hold keys for symbols' option, though it may take some time to get used to due to accidental triggers.

via 9to5Google|
#android#flick-keys#gboard
Google's September 2025 Pixel Update Introduces Material 3 Expressive and New Features
technology10 months ago

Google's September 2025 Pixel Update Introduces Material 3 Expressive and New Features

Google's September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop introduces Material 3 Expressive, live lock screen effects, a redesigned Quick Settings, automatic navigation on Pixel Watch, and expanded LE Audio support with Auracast. It also enhances Gboard's AI tools, Quick Share, and reintroduces Androidify, aiming to make Pixel devices more personalized and seamless.

via 9to5Google|
#android-16-qpr1#gboard#le-audio
Gboard Introduces Font Size Setting and Material You Redesign on Android
technology10 months ago

Gboard Introduces Font Size Setting and Material You Redesign on Android

Gboard is introducing a new dedicated font size setting that allows users to customize keyboard size independently of system settings, with options from 85% to 200%. This feature is currently rolling out on some devices with the latest beta version and includes a banner notification and adjustable settings in Preferences. It offers more size flexibility without affecting emoji size and is part of broader visual updates to Gboard.

via 9to5Google|
#android#beta-update#font-size
Gboard to Simplify Typing with Numpad Layout and Enhanced Editing Features
technology1 year ago

Gboard to Simplify Typing with Numpad Layout and Enhanced Editing Features

Google is developing a new compact, numpad-inspired keyboard layout for Gboard on Android to facilitate typing in Hindi, featuring a grid of ten buttons with multiple characters each, which can be accessed via swipe gestures. The feature is currently in beta and not yet available to users, and it aims to simplify Hindi typing without replacing existing methods. The layout does not include a T9-style keyboard for English, which is a notable omission.

via Android Authority|
#android#apk-teardown#gboard
"The Troubling Truth About Samsung Keyboard's Terrible Performance"
technology2 years ago

"The Troubling Truth About Samsung Keyboard's Terrible Performance"

Samsung Keyboard, the default keyboard on Galaxy devices, is criticized for its aggressive yet ineffective autocorrect, inconsistent capitalization, lack of features like GIF input, and poor voice-to-text functionality. Despite the shortcomings, users can easily switch to alternatives like Gboard. In other tech news, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra receives mixed reviews, Fossil discontinues smartwatches, Google prepares to rebrand Bard as "Gemini," and various updates and changes are reported for Google, OnePlus, Verizon, Honda, and Microsoft Edge.

via 9to5Google|
#android#galaxy#gboard
"Gboard's Gemini Nano Smart Reply Expands App Support on Pixel 8 Pro"
technology2 years ago

"Gboard's Gemini Nano Smart Reply Expands App Support on Pixel 8 Pro"

Google's Gboard's Gemini Nano Smart Reply feature, which initially supported only WhatsApp, has quietly added support for Line and KakaoTalk on the Pixel 8 Pro, with promises of more messaging apps to come. This on-device AI model provides higher-quality smart replies with conversational awareness, saving time and computational resources by not needing to query the cloud. To enable, users need to download the 1GB Gemini Nano model and enable Aicore Persistent in the settings.

via 9to5Google|
#gboard#gemini-nano#google-messages
"Enhanced Voice Typing: Gboard's Seamless and Instant Speech-to-Text Feature"
technology2 years ago

"Enhanced Voice Typing: Gboard's Seamless and Instant Speech-to-Text Feature"

Gboard is preparing a new "Seamless voice typing" feature in its latest beta version, allowing voice typing to start automatically when the keyboard is shown, eliminating the need to manually initiate it. This optional behavior can be turned on/off in the voice settings and aims to simplify the current two-stage process of tapping a text field and hitting the microphone icon. The feature could potentially work with non-Pixel speech-to-text on all Android devices, and is part of Gboard's efforts to streamline voice input.

via 9to5Google|
#android#apk-insight#gboard
"Pixel Tablet Gets Gboard's Assistant Voice Typing Toolbar"
technology2 years ago

"Pixel Tablet Gets Gboard's Assistant Voice Typing Toolbar"

Gboard is introducing an Assistant voice typing toolbar for the Pixel Tablet, featuring a pill-shaped toolbar that allows users to see more of their screen when voice typing. The toolbar includes access to settings, voice commands, clipboard, and translate, as well as a shortcut for the emoji/expressive keyboard. This feature is currently available in version 13.7 of Gboard beta and is only rolled out on one Pixel Tablet so far, with no confirmation of its availability on Pixel phones.

via 9to5Google|
#assistant-voice-typing#gboard#google