GOOGLE is finally letting Android users edit their text messages after sending them.
The new feature is part of a major upgrade that adds a long list of perks to your Android phone.
Google unveiled the new advantages in a blog post, promising to “take your everyday life to the next level.”
GET EDIT!
The big new feature is the ability to edit texts sent via Google Messages.
You can now simply touch and hold an RCS message you have sent.
Google says you can “edit typos, add missing words, or clarify what you mean.”
But be warned: you can only make changes in the first 15 minutes after a message is sent.
The feature will be familiar to iPhone owners: it was included in Apple’s iOS 16 update.
BONUS MATERIAL
However, editing your texts is not the only upgrade.
Google adds Instant Hotspot, which lets you quickly connect your Android tablet or Chromebook to your phone’s hotspot with one tap.
This means that you do not have to enter your password to connect to your own network.
A new upgrade lets you quickly switch devices during Google Meet calls.
Google explained: “You can tap the Cast icon to seamlessly switch between your connected devices, so you can switch between your Android phone, tablet, or web browser.”
New Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations are coming out that you can share with friends via Gboard.
You can add a Google Home Favorites widget to your phone’s home screen.
Unlock the doors, dim the lights or change the temperature before you get home with just a tap on the wrist.
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It allows you to quickly manage and control your smart home devices, such as connected light bulbs or thermostats.
Finally, Google is upgrading its digital car key feature.
It allows you to unlock, lock and even start your car with your smartphone.
And you can safely share your key with friends and family.
Google Pixel Battery Tips – The Official Guide
Here’s Google’s official advice for Pixel owners on how to charge the battery even further…
Tip 1: Let the phone close apps that you are not using.
Tip 2: Keep your phone and apps up to date. Applications become more battery efficient with each new iteration, addressing errors and glitches that unnecessarily consume power.
Tip 3: Turn down the brightness. Save your eyes by turning down the brightness of your phone and save battery life at the same time. You can also set your phone to the dark theme, which will turn your wallpaper black. It consumes less power and also relieves some of the pressure on your eyes.
Tip 4: Know which apps and activities are energy-draining. Pixel users should be aware of which activities drain their battery the most. Video calling and gaming top the list. Users should also close apps they have open but are not using.
It currently works on select MINI cars modelsand will soon be expanded to a number of Mercedes-Benz and Polestar.
CARRY IT
Google has also announced a smart bonus functions for anyone who uses a Wear OS smartwatch.
You can now customize it with a Google Home favorites tile and complication.
This works like the one on Android phones, allowing you to view and control smart home devices in one place.
“Unlock the doors, dim the lights or change the temperature before you get home with just a tap on the wrist,” says Google.
Finally, Google now lets users make payments from their wrist.
Gadget fans in the US or Germany can use Wear OS watches to pay via PayPal on Google Wallet.
This is similar to the existing Apple Pay feature on the Apple Watch.