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Android Authority
23-05-2025
- Android Authority
Google's fresh, clean account switcher is rolling out now to more apps
Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Google's been developing a new account switcher since last August. The new account switcher is rolling out in Translate, Wallet, and Tasks. This new look appears more like the web version, and recently showed up in Maps. Many of us have multiple Google accounts, and it can be annoying to switch back and forth between them all the time. Thankfully, Google lets users add all those accounts to their apps and devices and switch when needed. However, Google's account switcher has been undergoing a redesign that brings it more in line with the web version, and now that new look is showing up in more apps. The redesigned account switcher is now rolling out to these three Google apps: Translate (version 9.9.58.761479923.3-release), Wallet (version 25.20.761154377), and Tasks (version 2025.05.19.760395213.0-release). We saw it surfacing a few weeks ago in the Google Maps app as well, and an earlier APK teardown revealed it in Calendar and Keep. The previous version of the account switcher involved a lot more taps to actually change to a different profile. You had to view your primary account, then tap 'Manage your Google account,' and then tap your account email to reveal a menu with your other accounts — a bit convoluted and requires a lot of tapping. This new look is much more streamlined and more like what you see on the web. You'll see the profile photo of your primary account at the top with 'Manage your Google Account' underneath, but now there's a collapsable 'Switch account' menu. Tapping this brings up your other accounts, the 'Add another account' option, and 'Manage accounts on this device' setting. It's a lot less tapping, which is always welcome. The new look hasn't hit all of Google's apps yet, but we can only imagine that it'll be a matter of 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.
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Android Authority
19-05-2025
- Android Authority
[Open Thread] Are Google apps still great, or just getting in their own way?
Andy Walker / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Over the weekend, my colleague Rita El Khoury published an article detailing how a stripped-down version of a Google app is better than the full-fat thing. In particular, she argued that Google Maps Go trumps Google Maps, especially for doing the one thing the main app should be good at: navigation. Earlier this month, our Joe Maring also posted a detailed look at Google Gallery, a threadbare offline alternative to Google Photos, and declared it a far smarter way to browse photos stored on your phone than, well…Photos! This begs the question: Have Google's mainline apps grown too bloated, too cumbersome, and lost track of their core reason for existing? To offer a nickel, I feel that some have been stuffed to the brim with AI features and other fluff, while others remain ripe for further development (ahem, Tasks). So here are the questions: Do you think that Google's mainline apps have grown too bloated for their own good? Should Google offer 'lite' alternatives to all of its apps? Are you often searching for other options to Google's apps, or are you happy with their functionality? If you could have just one new Google 'Lite' app, what would it be? Do you think Google should offer more "lite" versions of its apps? 0 votes Yes, I do. NaN % No, I don't. NaN % 👇Sound off in the comments: What do you think of the state of Google's apps in 2025 — brimming with too many features or the more, the merrier?
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Five tips on how to save the most money on gas in Palm Beach County
Fuel prices aren't as high as they were a few years ago, but gas is like any other commodity — and people are always looking for a way to cut expenses here and there. Everything counts when it comes to your monthly budget, and even if prices drop in 2025, everyone can use additional savings. Aside from more cost-effective transportation options such as walking, biking, public transportation or ride-share services, there are some ways you can save at the pump. Here are five tips to help drivers: One of the more popular apps is GasBuddy, a super-helpful crowdsourcing tool that updates pricing information at virtually every gas station in the United States. You can download the app for free and look at local prices instantly. You can also set up a pay account, which issues you a debit-like card that links to your checking account. There are other gas-saving apps such as Google Apps, Waze, MapQuest Gas Prices and Gas Guru. Many gas stations will charge the consumer with the credit card a processing fee, so paying with cash will often result in a slightly lower price per gallon. The other advantage of paying with cash is that you avoid the possibility of card-skimmer fraud. Many card readers on pumps are unattended and are easily manipulated by criminals. Palm Beach County always, on average, sells the most expensive gas, but that is because Boca Raton and areas west of that municipality are so high. There are parts of Lake Worth Beach and northern West Palm Beach that offer significantly cheaper prices. Generally, anything in the western suburbs is higher-priced than stations adjacent to Interstate 95. Why are prices so high here? A year in the life of gas prices at one Palm Beach County station Gas stations will adjust prices based on demand. Customers preparing for weekend trips on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays or right before holidays generally see the highest prices of the week. Sundays are also a good option. According to GasBuddy, the best day to buy gas in Florida is Monday and the worst day is Thursday. We asked the experts: Can the President of the United States really influence gas prices? Most gas loyalty programs are free, and they can help you save money over time. It's best to choose a rewards program from a station that you frequently visit — that way you can get the highest return. According to CNBC, some of the best gas rewards credit cards are PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card, Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express and Citi Strata Premier Card. Each card offers at least three times points or 3% cash back on gas purchases. More: Why I've only been to this gas station twice in 14 years - and it's only a block away James Coleman is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at jcoleman@ and follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @JimColeman11. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Five tips on how to save the most on gas prices in Palm Beach County
