AppBrain apps

Google Play services

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:24:42 +0000

Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play.
This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services.
Google Play services also enhances your app experience. It speeds up offline searches, provides more immersive maps, and improves gaming experiences.
Apps may not work if you uninstall Google Play services.

YouTube

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:17:00 +0000

Get the official YouTube app on Android phones and tablets. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device.

Watch and subscribe
● Browse personal recommendations on Home
● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions
● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library

Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries)
● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more
● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore
● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries)

Connect with the YouTube community
● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams
● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members

Create content from your mobile device
● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app
● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app

Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries)
● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily

Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries)
● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work
● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community
● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username

Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries)
● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked
● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting
● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits

Recent changes:
For new features, look for in-product education & notifications sharing the feature and how to use it!

Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:22:58 +0000

Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Text functionality
Speech Recognition provides speech-to-text functionality to Google and other third party apps to convert what you say to text. For example, it can be used by:
• Google Maps when you use your voice to search places
• Recorder App to transcribe your recordings on device
• Phone App Call Screen feature to get a real-time transcription of your caller
• Accessibility apps like Voice Access for operating your device through voice
• Dictation or keyboard apps you might use to dictate text messages through voice
• Apps that contain a search by voice feature so that you can quickly search for your favorite shows or songs
• Language learning apps that recognize what you say as you practice a new language
• …and many other applications in Play Store
To use Google Speech-to-Text functionality on your Android device, go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist App. Select Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google as your preferred voice input engine.
Google Text-to-Speech functionality
Speech Services powers applications to read the text on your screen aloud. For example, it can be used by:
• Google Play Books to “Read Aloud” your favorite book
• Google Translate to speak translations aloud so you can hear the pronunciation of a word
• Talkback and accessibility applications for spoken feedback across your device
• …and many other applications in Play Store
To use Google Text-to-Speech functionality on your Android device, go to Settings > Languages & Input > Text-to-Speech output. Select Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google as your preferred engine.
Note, on many Android devices, Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google is already available, but you can update to the latest version here.

Google Chrome

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:22:03 +0000

Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Choose the fast, secure browser by Google.

GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME

• SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free.
• GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see around you with your camera.
• GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click.

BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY

• ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security.
• SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts.
• GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk.

ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES

• SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet.
• TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices.
• AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords.

Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

Recent changes:
Thanks for choosing Chrome! This release includes stability and performance improvements.

Google Maps

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:03:34 +0000

Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-time GPS navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover over 250 million businesses and places - from restaurants and shops to everyday essentials – with photos, reviews, and helpful information.

Navigate the world, the way you want:
• Get to where you need to go with fuel-efficient route options
• Find the best route with real-time, turn-by-turn voice, and on screen navigation
• Save time with automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures
• Catch the bus, train, and ride-share effortlessly, with real-time updates
• Find bike or scooter rentals to get around more easily

Plan trips and experiences effortlessly:
• Preview an area before you go (e.g. parking, entrances) with Street View
• Use Immersive View to experience what landmarks, parks and routes look like, and even check the weather so you can be ready in advance
• Create custom lists of your favorite saved places and share with others
• Order delivery and takeout, make reservations, and book hotels
• Don't get lost with offline maps in an area with bad signal
• Search for local places and things to do, and decide based on user reviews and photos

Discover and explore like a local:
• Explore with confidence knowing 500 million users contribute and keep the map up to date each year
• Avoid the crowds by seeing how busy a place is before you get there
• Use Lens in Maps to see walking directions overlaid on the real world
• Filter restaurants by cuisine, hours, price, rating and more
• Ask questions about a place, from dishes to parking, and get quick answers

Add tiles and complications to your Wear OS device to quickly search and navigate.

Some features not available in all countries or cities
Navigation isn't intended to be used by oversized or emergency vehicles

Recent changes:
Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

Become a beta tester: http://goo.gl/vLUcaJ

Gmail

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:09:51 +0000

The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, multiple account support, and powerful search to find the details you need. Use the power of Google AI to help you write, organize, search, and clear your inbox even faster. Gmail is also available on Wear OS so you can stay productive and manage emails right from your wrist.

With the Gmail app you can:
• Find the details you need with summary cards at the top of your emails
• Unsubscribe from unwanted email senders in one place
• Search your inbox with relevant keywords or ask Gemini* to find specific details from your inbox or Google Drive files
• Use Gemini* as your AI powered writing assistant right from your inbox, with built-in features like ‘Help me write’ and contextual Smart Reply
• Switch between multiple accounts from different email providers
• Have peace of mind because Gmail automatically blocks more than 99.9% of spam, phishing, and malware from ever reaching your inbox
• Use the ‘Add to Calendar’ button to create Google Calendar invites instantly with Gemini*, right from your inbox
• Add a Gmail complication and tile on your Wear OS watch to get a quick overview of your emails

*Google AI Pro or Ultra plan and internet connection required. Language and country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Learn more at https://one.google.com/about/google-ai-plans/

Gmail is part of Google Workspace. With a Workspace plan, you and your team can:
• Get Premium AI built in and use the latest Gemini features to boost your productivity in Gmail.
• Do your best work faster with access to the Gemini app, NotebookLM, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more. Collaborate in real time, from any device, across tools that are always up-to-date.
• Connect with coworkers via Google Meet or Chat, send invites in Google Calendar, add an action to your task list, and more without leaving Gmail.
• Stay safe with the most secure email for business. With AI-powered threat defenses, enterprise-grade security and privacy controls, and Google’s security-by-design cloud infrastructure, Gmail helps keep your data protected, confidential, and compliant.

Learn more about Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/products/gmail/

Follow us for more:
X: https://x.com/googleworkspace
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/googleworkspace
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@googleworkspace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@googleworkspace

Recent changes:
Stay on top of the work that matters with Gmail, part of Google Workspace. With secure email as the foundation, you can also chat, collaborate with a group in spaces or make voice or video calls - all in one place.

Google

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:37:39 +0000

The Google app offers more ways to search about the things that matter to you. Try AI Mode, AI Overviews, Google Lens, and more to find quick answers, explore your interests, and stay up-to-date. Use text, voice, photos, and your camera to get help in new ways.

Feature highlights:
• AI Mode: Try a new way to search with AI Mode – giving you AI-powered responses to your toughest questions with links to the web. Talk, type, or snap a photo to get started, and ask follow-up questions to dig deeper.
• Circle to Search: Instantly search what you see on your phone without switching apps. Circle, highlight, scribble, or tap an image, video, or text to search. Available on select premium Android smartphones in some languages and locations.
• Google Search widget: Search from your home screen with the Google widget and customize your shortcuts to quickly translate text, search a song, check the weather, and more. You can also match it to your personal style by adjusting the colors and transparency.
• Google Lens: Search what you see with Lens. Not sure how to describe something in words? Use your camera, an image, or a screenshot to search. Easily identify plants or animals, find similar products, translate text, and get step-by-step homework help.
• Hum to Search: Can't remember the name of that song? Hum the tune and Google will help find it for you—no lyrics, artist name or perfect pitch required. You can also search for a song playing near you.
• Discover: Stay up-to-date on topics that matter to you. Get personalized news, articles, and videos based on your interests.
• AI Overviews: A faster, easier way to search and explore insights from the web. Quickly find what you’re looking for with a snapshot of helpful information and links.

A whole new way to search with AI:
• Bring your toughest questions to generative AI features like AI Overviews and AI Mode
• Get help with planning, researching, brainstorming new ideas, and more with a custom version of Gemini
• Bring your ideas to life by transforming your photos in Lens or creating images in AI Mode with Nano Banana. Available in select languages and locations.

Search what you see with Google Lens:
• Translate text in over 100 languages
• Find exact or similar products
• Identify popular plants, animals, and landmarks
• Scan QR codes and barcodes
• Copy text
• Step-by-step explanations and solutions for homework problems
• Reverse image search: find the source, similar photos, and relation information

Get personalized updates in Discover:
• Stay in the know about topics that interest you.
• Start your morning with weather and top news.
• Get real-time updates on sports, movies, and events.
• Stay on top of your favorite artist’s latest album drops.
• Get stories about your interests and hobbies.
• Follow interesting topics, right from Search results.

Search safely and securely:
• All searches in the Google app are protected by encrypting the connection between your device and Google.
• Privacy controls are easy to find and use. Tap your profile picture to access your menu and delete recent search history from your account with one click.
• Search proactively filters webspam to help ensure that you see safe, high-quality results.

Learn more about what the Google app can do for you: https://search.google/
Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy
Your feedback helps us create products you'll love. Join a user research study here:
https://goo.gl/kKQn99

Recent changes:
• With Nano Banana, you can bring your ideas to life by transforming your photos in Lens or creating images in AI Mode. Available in select languages and locations.
• Access AI Mode from the app home screen for AI-powered responses to your toughest questions
• Circle to search what you see on your phone without switching apps. Available on select premium Android smartphones in some languages and locations.

Android Accessibility Suite

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:38:20 +0000

Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility apps that help you use your Android device eyes-free or with a switch device.

Android Accessibility Suite includes:
• Accessibility Menu: Use this large on-screen menu to lock your phone, control volume and brightness, take screenshots, and more.
• Select to Speak: Select items on your screen and hear them read aloud.
• TalkBack screen reader: Get spoken feedback, control your device with gestures, and type with the on-screen braille keyboard.

To get started:
1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Select Accessibility.
3. Select Accessibility Menu, Select to Speak, or TalkBack.

Android Accessibility Suite requires Android 6 (Android M) or later. To use TalkBack for Wear, you'll need Wear OS 3.0 or later.

Permissions Notice
• Phone: Android Accessibility Suite observes the phone state so it can adapt announcements to your call status.
• Accessibility Service: Because this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions, retrieve window content, and observe text that you type.
• Notifications: When you allow this permission, TalkBack can notify you about updates.

Android System WebView

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 02:33:36 +0000

Android WebView is a pre-installed system component from Google that allows Android apps to display web content.

Recent changes:
• Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements

Android Switch

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:34:02 +0000

Android Switch is already installed on your Android device so you can securely copy photos, videos, contacts, and more from another phone or tablet during setup.

Plus, if you have a Pixel 9 or newer (including the Pro, Pro Fold, and A-Series), you can use Android Switch to move your data anytime after setup, even if you don't have your other device.

Recent changes:
It's now easier to bring your data from another phone or tablet.

Google Drive

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:34:29 +0000

Google Drive lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders from anywhere, on any device.

With Drive, you can:
• Safely store and access your files anywhere
• Edit and store 100+ file types, including PDFs, Office files, videos and more
• Scan and upload paper documents using your device’s camera
• Quickly access recent and important files
• Search for files by name and content
• Filter files by type, last modified date and more
• Share and set permissions for files and folders
• View your content on the go while offline
• Receive notifications about important activity on your files
• View files more easily on Android tablets with side by side view, drag and drop functionality and more

Google Workspace subscribers have access to additional Drive functionality, including:
• Using AI to summarize information, retrieve quick facts, and surface insights from your files
• Security and management controls for admins to help meet data compliance needs
• Sharing files and folders directly with groups or teams within your organization
• Creating a shared drive to store all of your team’s content
• Requesting electronic signatures and manage vendor agreements, customer contracts, and more

Learn more about Drive in Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/

Learn more about Google Apps update policy: https://support.google.com/a/answer/6288871

Google accounts get 15GB of storage, shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. For additional storage, you can upgrade to Google One as an in-app purchase. In the US, subscriptions start at $1.99/month for 100 GB with Google One. Plans and prices can vary by region.

Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en_US/policies/privacy
Google Drive Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/drive/terms-of-service

Follow us for more:
X: https://x.com/googleworkspace and https://x.com/googledrive
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace/

Recent changes:
* Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Google Photos

Thu, 28 May 2015 20:12:02 +0000

Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos. Easily store, edit, organize, and search your memories with the help of Google AI.

• 15 GB OF CLOUD STORAGE: Every Google account gets up to 15 GB of storage*, 3X more than many other cloud storage services. So you can back up and keep your memories safe automatically on all of your devices.

• AI-POWERED EDITING TOOLS: Make complex edits in just a few taps. Remove unwanted distractions with Magic Eraser. Improve out-of-focus blurry photos with Unblur. Enhance lighting and brightness with Portrait Light.

• SEARCH MADE SIMPLE: Your photos are easily searchable in a natural, descriptive way, like “Alice and me laughing,” “Kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains” or “Emma painting in the backyard.”

• EASY ORGANIZATION: Google Photos helps declutter your gallery by automatically organizing duplicates and similar photos into photo stacks. It also offers smart, intuitive folders for screenshots, documents, custom albums and daily camera roll organization, making your gallery feel orderly and personalized. You can even save sensitive photos and videos to a locked folder protected by your device screen lock.

• RELIVE AND SHARE YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES: Stroll down memory lane right in Google Photos. Share photos, videos, and albums with any of your contacts — even if they don't use Google Photos.

• YOUR MEMORIES ARE SAFE: Your photos and videos are safe and secure from the instant you store them, protected by our advanced security infrastructure while in storage or when you share them.

• ALL YOUR MEMORIES IN ONE PLACE: With backup on, you can easily transfer your photos from other apps, galleries and devices, so all of your content is in one place.

• FREE UP SPACE: Never worry about running out of space on your phone again. Photos that are backed up in Google Photos can be removed from your device’s storage in just a tap.

• PRINT YOUR FAVORITE MOMENTS:
From your phone, to your home. Turn your favorite memories into photo books, photo prints, canvas wall art and more. Price varies by product. Printing services available in the US, EU, UK, and CA only.

• GOOGLE LENS: Search what you see. This preview enables you to identify text and objects in your photos to learn more and take action.

Google Privacy Policy: https://google.com/intl/en_US/policies/privacy

* Google Account storage is shared across Google Photos, Gmail, and Google Drive. In some countries, every account gets 5 GB of storage with the option to unlock an additional 10 GB by adding a phone number.

Recent changes:
We are introducing a new storage management tool to help you easily manage the photos that count toward your storage quota. This tool will surface photos or videos you might want to delete — like blurry photos, screenshots and large videos.

Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:28:23 +0000

Gboard has everything you love about Google Keyboard—speed and reliability, Glide Typing, voice typing, Handwriting, and more

Glide Typing — Type faster by sliding your finger from letter to letter

Voice typing — Easily dictate text on the go

Handwriting* — Write in cursive and printed letters

Emoji Search* — Find that emoji, faster

GIFs* — Search and share GIFs for the perfect reaction.

Multilingual typing — No more switching between languages manually. Gboard will autocorrect and suggest from any of your enabled languages.

Google Translate — Translate as you type in the keyboard

* Not supported on Android Go devices
Hundreds of language varieties, including:
Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, Assamese, Azerbaijani, Bavarian, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Burmese, Cebuano, Chhattisgarhi, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, and others), Chittagonian, Czech, Deccan, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Khmer, Korean, Kurdish, Magahi, Maithili, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Northern Sotho, Odia, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Saraiki, Sindhi, Sinhala, Somali, Southern Sotho, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tswana, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu, and many more! Visit https://goo.gl/fMQ85U for the full list of languages supported

Wear OS support: Everything you love about the Google Keyboard now available on your watch—speed and reliability, Glide Typing, Voice Typing, and more

Glide Typing — Type faster by sliding your finger from letter to letter

Voice Typing — Easily dictate text on the go

Emoji Typing — Find your favorite emojis on your wrist

All Wear OS languages supported, including:
Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, and others), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, and many more!

Pro tips:
• Gesture cursor control: Slide your finger across the space bar to move the cursor
• Gesture delete: Slide left from the delete key to quickly delete multiple words
• Make the number row always available (enable in Settings → Preferences → Number Row)
• Symbols hints: Show quick hints on your keys to access symbols with a long press (enable in Settings → Preferences → Long press for symbols)
• One handed mode: On large screen phones, pin keyboard to the left or the right of the screen
• Themes: Choose your own theme, with or without key borders

Google Meet

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:11:41 +0000

Google Meet offers secure, high-quality video calling for everyone. Whether you're catching up with family and friends or collaborating with your team, you can count on features like automatic light adjustment, noise cancellation, and real-time captions to ensure everyone can be seen and heard. Express yourself with fun effects, filters, reactions, and backgrounds. Premium features, like AI-powered note-taking and real-time speech-to-speech translation, can help everyone focus on the conversation and bridge language barriers.

Learn more about Google Meet: https://workspace.google.com/products/meet/

• Some features like AI-powered note-taking, speech translation, meeting recording, and noise cancellation are available as premium features. See https://workspace.google.com/pricing.html for more details.
• Live captions are not available in every language. See https://support.google.com/meet/answer/15077804 for more details.
• Speech translation is not available in every language. See https://support.google.com/meet/answer/16221730 for more details.
• Specific feature availability may vary based on device specifications.

Follow us for more:
X: https://x.com/googleworkspace
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace/

Recent changes:
Premium features, like AI-powered note-taking and real-time speech-to-speech translation, can help everyone focus on the conversation and bridge language barriers.

WhatsApp Messenger

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:02:18 +0000

WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch with your friends and family. WhatsApp works across mobile and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*.

Private messaging across the world

Your personal messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of your chats, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.

Simple and secure connections, right away
All you need is your phone number, no user names or logins. You can quickly view your contacts who are on WhatsApp and start messaging.

High quality voice and video calls
Make secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free*. Your calls work across mobile devices using your phone’s Internet service, even on slow connections.

Group chats to keep you in contact
Stay in touch with your friends and family. End-to-end encrypted group chats let you share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile and desktop.

Stay connected in real time
Share your location with only those in your individual or group chat, and stop sharing at any time. Or record a voice message to connect quickly.

Share daily moments through Status
Status allows you to share text, photos, video and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You can choose to share status posts with all your contacts or just selected ones.

Use WhatsApp on your Wear OS watch to continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls - all from your wrist. And, leverage tiles and complications to easily access your chats and send voice messages.

*In some regions, WhatsApp uses SMS verification to authenticate your phone number and secure transactions.
*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
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If you have any feedback or questions, please go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us.

Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service
Learn more about messaging privately: https://www.whatsapp.com/privacy
Learn more about WhatsApp safety: https://www.whatsapp.com/security

Recent changes:
• You can now add a custom Member Tag to let everyone know your role in the group chat. Open the group chat, tap the group name and scroll to the members list. Tap Add member tag and type in your role to show people who you are or how you’re known in this group.

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

Facebook

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:03:34 +0000

Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group who gets it, or sharing laughs over fun images reimagined by AI, Facebook helps you make things happen like no other social network.

Explore and expand your interests:
* Shop Marketplace for hidden gems and take your hobbies to the next level
* Personalize your Feed to see more of what you like, less of what you don’t
* Ask Meta AI for information and get answers instantly
* Drive into reels that reflect the things you're interested in
* Search Facebook on any topic and get more interactive results

Connect with people and communities:
* Join groups to learn tips from real people who’ve been there, done that
* Get inspired by creators, or catch up with Friends
* Add new Friends to your world, but also decide how closely to keep up with them
* Privately message relatable posts that only your BFF will get or that reels trend everyone’s talking about
* Catch up with your friends through video and voice calls

Share your world:
* Use generative AI to create custom stickers and images to delight friends
* Customize your profile to choose how you show up and who sees your posts
* Effortlessly create reels from trending templates, or showcase your creativity with a full suite of editing tools
* Capture moments on the fly with stories

Some features may not be available in your country or region.

Terms & Policies: https://www.facebook.com/policies_center
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy

Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety

Google TV

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:27:45 +0000

Google TV, previously Play Movies & TV, makes it easy to find and enjoy the entertainment you love in one place. With Google TV, you'll be able to:
Find what to watch next
Browse 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your streaming apps, all in one place and organized into topics and genres. Discover new things with recommendations based on what you love and what’s trending across the services you already have access to. Search for titles to see which streaming apps offer them.
See the latest releases
Buy or rent the newest movies and shows right in the Shop tab. Purchases are stored in your Library and can be downloaded to watch when you're not connected. Watch instantly on your laptop, Android phone or tablet, or on your TV with Google TV or on Play Movies & TV where available.
One list for all your discoveries
Add interesting shows and movies to your Watchlist to keep track of your new discoveries and view them later. The Watchlist is shared between all your devices, so you can even add to your Watchlist from your TV or phone and laptop through Search on any browser.
Use your phone as your remote 
With a remote built right into the app, you can find something great to watch even when the couch has eaten your remote. And you can use your phone’s keyboard to quickly type complicated passwords, movie names or search terms on your Google TV or other Android TV OS device.
Pantaya is a service only available in the US.
Separate subscriptions required for certain streaming services or access to certain content.

Android Auto

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:10:46 +0000

Android Auto is your smart driving companion that helps you stay focused, connected, and entertained with the Google Assistant. With a simplified interface, large buttons, and powerful voice actions, Android Auto is designed to make it easier to use apps that you love from your phone while you’re on the road.

Just say “Ok Google” to...
• Route to your next destination using Google Maps or Waze with real-time GPS navigation and traffic alerts.
• Get updates on your route, ETA, and hazards in real-time.
• Have the Google Assistant check your calendar for you so you know where you need to be.
• Set reminders, get updates on the news, and check last night’s score.
• Avoid distractions while driving by setting a custom do not disturb message while driving.
• Make calls using Google Assistant and answer incoming calls with just a tap.
• Access your contacts folder and send and receive messages with the Google Assistant using SMS, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, WeChat, Kik, Google Allo, and many more messaging apps.
• Manage your infotainment system like never before. Listen to your favorite media apps including Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, Napster Music, and Deezer. Many more music, radio, news, sports news, audiobook, and podcast apps are also supported.

The number of compatible apps is always growing! For a full list of compatible apps, go to http://g.co/androidauto

To use Android Auto, you’ll need a phone running Android 6.0 or higher and an active data connection.
Over 400 car models now support Android Auto! To find out if your car display is compatible and how to enable it, check your owner’s manual or contact your car’s manufacturer. Once enabled, use a high quality USB cable to connect your phone to your car, then launch Android Auto to get going!
Learn more about Android Auto and compatible cars at http://android.com/auto
For support: http://support.google.com/androidauto
Get help from our community: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/android-auto

Recent changes:
What's new?
• Bug fixes and other improvements.
• We want to hear from you! Join the conversation in our community https://g.co/androidautocommunity

Google Messages

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:10:21 +0000

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats, and seamlessly connect with other RCS users including your iPhone friends.

• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal Touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-Powered Messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless Across Devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.

Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.

App is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device and sign up for beta testing may be required.

Recent changes:
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Digital Wellbeing

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 04:40:43 +0000

See a complete picture of your digital habits and disconnect when you want to.

Get a daily view of your digital habits:
• How frequently you use different apps
• How many notifications you receive
• How often you check your phone or unlock your device

Disconnect when you want to:
• Daily app timers let you set limits for how much you use apps.
• Bedtime mode reminds you to switch off at night, setting a schedule to fade your screen to Grayscale while Do Not Disturb silences notifications for a good night’s sleep.
• Focus mode lets you pause distracting apps with a single tap so you can better focus your time. You can also set a schedule to turn on Focus mode automatically and reduce distractions while you’re at work, school, or home.

Get started:
• Look for Digital Wellbeing in your phone’s Settings menu

Have a question? Check out the Help Center: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9346420

Recent changes:
Several bug fixes and stability improvements.