Google Translate is now supporting the outer display on select foldables, including the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6, for Conversation Mode. This feature allows users to use the inner and outer displays simultaneously, with the outer screen showing one language and the inner display showing the user's language. The native Translate app will have a dedicated button for this function, making it more accessible.

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Google is introducing instant snapshots for Compute Engine, a cost-effective and fast recovery solution that provides near-instantaneous, high-frequency, point-in-time snapshots, allowing for a predictable rollback time and more efficient use of maintenance windows.

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Google is rolling out a Gmail Q&A feature on Android, which brings the Gemini side panel from desktop web to mobile devices. The feature allows users to ask questions about their inbox, such as finding specific emails or summarizing messages about a topic. The search bar in Gmail shrinks to make room for the Gemini panel, which can be expanded to take up the entire screen.

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Google has rolled out an update to Circle to Search, allowing users to quickly crop and shape their highlighted content. The feature, announced at Made by Google 2024, enables users to share their circled content with others. The share option brings up Android's system sheet, allowing users to upload to Google Photos or save to Google Keep.

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YouTube has added QR codes as a new way to share channels. To access the QR code, users can go to the You tab on Android or iOS and scroll to the carousel underneath their handle, where they can select 'Share channel' and then 'QR code'. The QR code features the channel logo and handle, and users can screenshot or save it to their camera roll.

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Google's AI-powered Immersive View for routes combines billions of Street View and aerial images to provide a preview of your journey, helping you navigate and plan your vacation. This feature can be useful for various types of trips, including remote work or car rentals.

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Google's Data Cloud has announced that Gemini in BigQuery features are now generally available. According to Google's Data and AI Trends Report 2024, 84% of organizations believe that generative AI will expedite their access to insights. The report also states that 52% of non-technical users are already leveraging generative AI to extract valuable insights.

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The Google Play Store is rolling out support for downloading multiple Android app updates at the same time, following the addition of new app installs earlier this year. This feature allows users to download multiple apps simultaneously, eliminating the need to wait for each download and installation to complete before moving on to the next app.

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Google Search has redesigned its built-in stopwatch and timer tools, featuring a light blue background and shortcuts to quickly add time increments. The timer allows users to pause, reset, and enter fullscreen mode or mute/unmute, while the stopwatch features a circular indicator with pause and reset options. Both tools are available on mobile devices.

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Google Maps is rolling out a redesigned pin shape and color, replacing the iconic pin shape with a shorter and more rounded design. The new pins have a white background and an inner circle housing the category icon, matching the existing design for stars, flags, and hearts. Some pins have changed colors, such as the museum pin now being purple instead of teal, and the zoo pin going lighter.

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