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Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
First look at Google's new 'Images' tab: A Pinterest clone in the making (APK teardown)
TL;DR Google is developing a Pinterest clone within the Google app, which will soon include a new 'Images' tab. Users will be able to select their topics of interest, and Google will then populate the new tab with relevant, inspirational images curated from Search. Users will be able to share the images, save them to a collection, search them with Google Lens, or hide them from their feeds. Ahead of Google I/O, The Information reported that Google planned to announce a Pinterest-like feature to show people images and help them curate ideas for topics like fashion or interior design. However, at the time, we didn't know what this feature would look like, where it would appear, or how it would work. After conducting an extensive APK teardown of the latest version of the Google app, version we were able to uncover Google's upcoming Pinterest clone, which didn't make it to I/O. The feature is very much a work in progress, but the images and videos we'll provide here should give you a good sense of what it'll do and how. 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. Google's take on Pinterest, a platform that allows users to pin images to a digital pinboard, will appear in the Google app as a new 'Images' tab. As you can see in the screenshots of the feature below (and the video above), the images in this tab will refresh daily. What do you think of Google's Pinterest clone? 0 votes I like it and think it'll be useful. NaN % It's just another feed to doomscroll and adds clutter. NaN % When you first launch the new 'Images' tab in the Google app, you'll be asked to select at least three topics, like 'Women's fashion,' 'Food & Drink,' and 'Home Decor,' to create your personalized image feed. Google will then use publicly available images from Search to fill this tab. You can long-press an image to share it, save it to your collection, search it with Google Lens, or hide it from your feed if you don't think it belongs there. As we said before, this feature is very much a work in progress right now. In our testing, instead of showing images from the selected topics, it's currently displaying random images from various topics. We're guessing Google will iron out these kinks before the feature is ready for prime time. 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
16-05-2025
- Android Authority
Circle to Search now uses your entire screen automatically
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR An update for Circle to Search is rolling out in the latest beta of the Google app. The update changes Circle to Search's behavior so that it captures the whole screen and automatically adds it to your upcoming query. If you just want to perform a general text search, you'll now have to remove the image. Circle to Search (CtS), the AI-powered search tool that lets you search for whatever you circled on your screen, is getting a tweak to its behavior. The update makes a change that you'll either love or hate. When you activate CtS, you'll see a pill-shaped search bar at the bottom of the screen. Currently, if you tap on this bar, it will open up a page of suggestions that includes a field for you to enter a text query. Here, you can search for whatever you want. If you're using the latest beta version (16.18) of the Google app, you may notice something a little different about this function. Spotted by 9to5Google, CtS now captures the entire screen for you and automatically adds it to the text query field. You can then ask whatever you want specifically about that image. You'll still have the ability to perform a general text search, but it's a little less convenient now. To do a general search, you'll now have to tap on the image twice to remove it from the text field. Thankfully, you won't be blindsided when this change arrives on your Android device. You should see an introductory card that says 'Search using your whole screen' the next time you use the feature. This card will explain how the new behavior works. 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.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What the Tech: Google lens and collectibles
Do you have boxes of childhood treasures gathering dust in your closet? Baseball cards, figurines, Beanie Babies – we all collected something growing up. And let's be honest, we probably thought some of those items would be worth a fortune someday. But how do you actually determine their value? While taking your collection to a professional appraiser is one option, your smartphone might hold the key. Specifically, the Google app and its handy Google Lens feature. It turns out that the app you already have on your phone can give you a pretty good idea of what your collectibles might be worth. Whether it's a baseball card, a Barbie doll, an antique lamp, or a comic book, Google Lens can help you explore its potential market value. Here's how you can use Google Lens to get a sense of what your collectibles might be worth: Open the Google App: Start by opening the Google app on your smartphone. Find Google Lens: Look for the Google Lens option, which is typically located near the search bar. It often looks like a camera icon. Frame Your Item: Position your collectible within the frame on your phone's screen. This could be anything from a baseball card to a vintage toy. Snap and Search: Take a photo of the item. Google Lens will then search the internet to find places where the item is listed for sale. Check Listings: Google Lens will show you listings from various online platforms, including eBay. You'll see the prices at which the item is currently being offered. For example, you might see a baseball card listed for $9 or a basketball card for over $100. See Sold Prices: To get a more realistic idea of value, change the filter on eBay (if available) to see what the item has actually sold for in the past, not just what people are asking for it now. Explore Various Collectibles: Try this with different items. You might be surprised to find that some of your collectibles, like Beanie Babies, aren't worth as much as you hoped. On the other hand, you might discover hidden gems! Use for Thrift Shopping: Google Lens is also a great tool when you're out thrifting or at estate sales. You can quickly look up items to get information and see if they're worth purchasing. Keep in mind that this method isn't a foolproof way to determine an exact value. The condition of your item plays a significant role in its worth, and professional grading might be necessary for truly valuable pieces. However, Google Lens offers a super easy and fun way to get a general idea of what your collectibles are worth and whether they might be worth getting professionally appraised. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Gemini app is now the only way to access Google's AI on iOS
Google announced Wednesday that it is removing its Gemini AI model from the Google app on iOS, meaning that Apple users will need to download the dedicated Gemini app in order to use it. When Google first introduced its Gemini AI to the Apple product ecosystem, it did so through its existing Google App, which had been available on iPhones and iPads since 2008. It wasn't until last November that Google released its dedicated Gemini app. Over the past three months, iOS users had their choice of which app through which to access the chatbot, but that is no longer the case. 'We're making some changes to create an even better Gemini experience on iOS,' the company wrote in an email to iOS Gemini users, according to Android Central. 'Gemini is now available as its own app, and that's now the best place to use Gemini. To continue using Gemini, download the new Gemini app from the App Store.' Per the company, the dedicated app will offer all of the same functionality found in the Google app as well as numerous additional features. These include Gemini Live, Google's answer to OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode that allows users to converse with the chatbot verbally; Gemini integrations with other Google Workspace apps like Maps, Gmail, and YouTube; and image creation using the Imagen 3 generative AI model. Note, however, that while the Gemini app is free to download from the Apple App Store, access to premium features such as Gemini Live and the Workspace app integration will require a Gemini Advanced subscription. That comes as part of Google's $20 per month One AI premium plan.
