In an update Thursday, Google announced several upcoming feature updates for Android, including new stickers for the Gboard input method, Google Play credits, and improvements to accessibility apps. As early as March, Pixel smartphone users have ushered in custom text stickers. Now, the company is working to bring this personalized Gboard experience to all Android devices.
Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android, writes – Users can enter what they want to say and then choose a “WordArt” design to share the relevant information. This Gboard feature will soon be pushed to English users in the US.
Add a personal touch to messaging with Gboard
At the same time, Google has added more than 1,600 new Emoji Kitchen creative combinations to help users express themselves fully through a rich mix of emojis. To celebrate Tsundere, for example, there are new rainbow-based stickers inside.
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Google has improved the background noise reduction experience in the Sound Amplifier app for the hearing impaired. In addition to amplifying and filtering ambient sounds through mobile devices to highlight important information. The new version of the app is also faster and more accurate, complemented by usability improvements in the UI.
The Lookout app for the visually impaired uses your phone’s camera to provide information about the world around you. With the introduction of the new “image” format, users can benefit from Google’s latest machine learning models to hear more precise descriptions of image objects.
Better conversations and connections with new accessibility features
There are also updates to the app’s Text, Documents, Food Labels, Explore, and more modes, and the ability to work offline without a Wi-Fi/cellular data network connection.
Angana Ghosh, Director of Product Management for Android, concluded: “We’re rolling out a series of updates to help devices have a better experience while allowing users to connect more with the world around them.
It is worth mentioning that users with Google Play Points can now use certain points to obtain in-app products without jumping out of the current game or app. You can choose to pay the full cost with Play Points, or combine Points + other payment methods.
Finally, it is expected that these improvements will be rolled out to global market regions in the coming weeks.
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