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Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Android Authority
Google may soon bake Pixel Studio sticker creation right into Gboard (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard currently gives you access to stickers generated in Pixel Studio within a dedicated tab in the sticker picker. New code in the latest Gboard beta suggests that the keyboard app may soon allow users to generate new stickers without opening Pixel Studio. The feature may let users create new stickers within Gboard by uploading a photo or using a text prompt. Google rolled out Pixel Studio's Gboard integration last year, giving users quick access to stickers generated using Pixel Studio in the keyboard app. The company now appears to be working on an upgrade that could let users create new stickers right within Gboard, without needing to open Pixel Studio. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Gboard currently has a dedicated tab in the sticker picker that shows user-generated stickers from Pixel Studio on supported devices. Although this tab makes sharing custom stickers in any app incredibly easy, it doesn't support sticker creation. Users can only add new stickers to the tab by creating them in Pixel Studio. However, code spotted in the latest Gboard beta (version 15.4.4.755290236-beta-arm64-v8a) suggests that Google could soon add this functionality to the keyboard app. Code Copy Text +Powered by Pixel Studio. +This will discard the current sticker design +Generated sticker +Imagine anything +Creating with Pixel Studio +Generate sticker +Removing background… +Photo sticker +"Once you're signed in, you can come back to this screen" +Pixel Studio sign-in needed The new strings state that Gboard will prompt users to sign into Pixel Studio before sticker creation becomes available. Once signed in, users will be able to generate new stickers in Gboard by uploading a photo or using a text prompt. Gboard will also let users delete custom stickers and add new stickers to a collection. Code Copy Text +The ability to generate images of humans is coming in the future +"Can't find background in your image" +Add a prompt +Sticker can be deleted in Pixel Studio +Update Pixel Studio to continue +Try a shorter prompt +Sticker saved to collection +"Can't generate this type of image" +"This language isn't supported" +Clear sticker deletion selections +Delete selected stickers +Custom stickers +Create unique stickers for every conversation. Powered by Pixel Studio. Sticker creation in Gboard may have some limitations at launch. The strings indicate the feature may not allow users to generate certain types of images. Additionally, the feature may not support all languages and could gain the ability to create images of humans later on. The feature appears to be in the early stages of development, as the current Gboard beta doesn't include corresponding UI elements. We'll keep an eye out for further changes and update this post as soon as we have more details. In addition to Pixel Studio-powered sticker creation, Google seems to be working on an AI meme generator for Gboard. We first spotted evidence of the same last month, but it has yet to roll out to users. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
15-05-2025
- Android Authority
Gboard beta brings subtle functional and design changes to the emoji picker
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard's emoji, GIF, sticker, and emoticon picker could soon get a minor design update. The new emoji picker removes the 'All' page, which lists recent emojis, Emoji Kitchen creations, and GIFs. It also adds larger emoji, GIF, sticker, and emoticon buttons to the bottom bar and removes the background from the toolbar UI at the top. After rolling out a redesigned Emoji Kitchen UI in Gboard last month, Google is now prepping an update for the keyboard app's emoji, GIF, sticker, and emoticon picker. The refreshed design is available in the latest Gboard beta and could roll out on the stable channel with a subsequent release. 9to5Google reports that the fresh emoji picker design is available in version 15.3.06.x beta of the Gboard app on Pixel phones and tablets. Unlike the current design, the new emoji picker does not feature an 'All' page listing recently used emojis, Emoji Kitchen creations, and GIFs. Instead, the bottom bar has the 'ABC' option in a pill-shaped button and emoji, GIF, sticker, and emoticon options within larger, rounded rectangular buttons. Current design with "All" page Updated design with larger buttons In addition to the updated bottom bar, the new design removes the background of the top toolbar. Although minor, these changes make Gboard's emoji picker appear more modern. The rounded rectangular buttons are more in line with the Material 3 Expressive design changes set to arrive with Android 16, and they even make the touch targets bigger, which should improve usability. These aren't the only design changes expected to arrive with future builds of the Gboard app. Google is also preparing to roll out a new rounded key design, which it first started testing this March. We've also spotted evidence of an upcoming gesture that will let users enter symbols by flicking keys. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Forbes
20-04-2025
- Forbes
Samsung Password Warning — Act Now, Credentials Exposed In Plain View
Samsung confirms massive password security slip. Given the sheer amount of news that concerns user credentials, from warnings about 800 million stolen passwords found online, and infostealer malware constantly adding to that number, you would like to think that securing them would be priority number one for smartphone manufacturers. Not, it would appear, as far as Samsung is concerned. Thanks to eagle-eyed One UI users, Samsung has now confirmed that there is, indeed, a massive password problem that poses a security risk. Here's what you need to know and do right away. Hackers really don't need the job of finding and compromising your passwords made any easier, which is why so many services are working hard to convince users to move to more secure passkey technology. One of the most prominent players in the smartphone industry, Samsung, has been called out for making a rather huge password security faux pas, however. In a One Ui beta support community forum, one user pointed out that passwords are being exposed in plain text for anyone with access to the device clipboard to see, copy, and compromise. The user, going by the handle OicitrapDraz, said 'I copy passwords from my password manager all the time… and I know a lot of people do the same. How is it that Samsung's clipboard saves everything in plain text with no expiration?' That's a huge security issue, they said, and oh boy, they are not wrong. The clipboard functionality is so tightly integrated into the One UI system that it makes no difference what keyboard you use, what protective measures you try to take, your history gets stored in plain text all the same. 'If someone steals your phone, or even if a friend or acquaintance uses it while it's unlocked,' OicitrapDraz warned, 'they can just scroll through your clipboard and see all your passwords.' As first reported by Cybernews, Samsung has confirmed that the password exposure issue is for real and has no permanent solution at this time. I have reached out to Samsung for a statement, but in the meantime, a Samsung spokesperson has responded to the forum posting with a mitigation workaround. The One Ui Beta Team said: 'As you've noticed, the clipboard history is currently managed by One UI system-level integration, which means even third-party keyboards like Gboard cannot override its behavior. At this time, there's no built-in setting to auto-delete clipboard contents after a certain period, which can indeed pose a security risk in some situations. We agree that adding options such as auto-clear clipboard after X minutes/hours or excluding sensitive apps from clipboard history would be valuable enhancements. We'll share this feedback with the appropriate team.' As far as a workaround in the meantime is concerned, Samsung said that users are recommended to clear their clipboard history regularly and use a secure input method, such as copying directly from a password manager app, where possible. I'd go further and add switching to a passkey wherever it is supported to that list.
Forbes
20-04-2025
- Forbes
Samsung Confirms Password Security Warning For All Galaxy Users
Do not leave your passwords at risk. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, then there's a serious password risk that has suddenly been exposed. Samsung has confirmed there's currently no fix, albeit you can ensure your passwords remain safe. You just need to change how you use your phone. The warning was triggered on Samsungh's U.S. community forum this week, with one Galaxy owner posting 'I copy passwords from my password manager all the time and I know a lot of people do the same. How is it that Samsung's clipboard saves everything in plain text with no expiration? That's a huge security issue.' Many users copy passwords from a password manager and then paste them into a login window, rather than using any form of autofill. 'If someone steals your phone, or even if a friend or acquaintance uses it while it's unlocked, they can just scroll through your clipboard and see all your passwords? That's wild.' As we are all encouraged to use longer, unique passwords, this becomes more of an issue. And it's not just password managers of course, many users store passwords in text documents or notes, and then paste them across. 'There should at least be an option to auto-delete clipboard history after a few hours. Right now, the only option is to manually go in and delete sensitive stuff.' This isn't new, as one Redditor pointed out when it blew up again this week: 'This is something samsung outright refuses to fix. People have been complaining about it for ages.' While another poster advised users: 'Two things you can do to mitigate this — Add the clipboard history edge panel which has a clear history button. You can then clear your history whenever you'd like fairly quickly.; Under Security Settings - > Controls and Alerts -> Enable Alert when clipboard accessed… Unfortunately, Samsung in its infinite wisdom doesn't give a toggle to disable this entirely.' Samsung confirmed the risk. 'You've raised a valid concern regarding clipboard security,' a moderator told the poster, 'especially in scenarios involving sensitive data like passwords… The clipboard history is currently managed by One UI system-level integration, which means even third-party keyboards like Gboard cannot override its behavior. At this time, there's no built-in setting to auto-delete clipboard contents after a certain period, which can indeed pose a security risk in some situations.' Samsung's moderator acknowledged this needs a fix. 'We agree that adding options such as auto-clear clipboard after X minutes/hours or excluding sensitive apps from clipboard history would be valuable enhancements. We'll share this feedback with the appropriate team. In the meantime, we recommend clearing clipboard history regularly and using secure input methods directly from your password manager app.' And so, if you're a Galaxy owners, you should stop copying and pasting passwords, leaving them in your clipboard history in plain text. You need a password manager and you need to use that properly. No shortcuts, I'm afraid.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gboard for Android gets a fresh new look, but beta users aren't loving it
A transformation is underway for Gboard users on Android as Google begins rolling out a redesigned layout for the keyboard. This update introduces circle and pill-shaped keys for a selected group of beta testers, moving away from the traditional rounded rectangle keys. The individual letter keys will be circular, while the space bar and other key functions will adopt a pill shape to enhance usability and visual appeal. This redesign is part of the latest Gboard beta (version 15.1), which is currently in early phases and has not yet been widely released to all users in the testing program. Recent changes have also been implemented in the Gboard toolbars, including a refined shortcut button for easier access to essential features. The updated Dynamic Color theme has been streamlined to align more closely with Android's material design principles, providing users with a fresh interface. These adjustments are designed to refresh the keyboard's appearance and improve user engagement. However, not everyone is liking the changes. For example, folks on Reddit call the most recent changes 'awful' and 'annoying.' One user said: 'The graphic designer in me is just hurt looking at this. Atrocious, atrocious typography.' Over on X, comments about the newly shaped keys are nearly identical: people don't like it. Google has not yet announced when the keyboard changes will be available to general Android users or if there will be an option to revert to the old design. Gboard on Android was originally released in December 2016. It followed a May 2016 release on iOS.
