Moreover, the new refreshed look is already live for some users on both the mobile and web versions of the Android version of the app. Notably, it isn’t widely available for everyone, though. The updated UI for Google Search Image Viewer brings the Material You design elements to the table. You will see Android 12’s Dynamic Theming system in action. As per the image shared by folks at 9To5Google, the new UI leaves behind the boring white or grey background in the image search interface....

The Play Store currently shows the download progress in the notification panel and on the app’s listing. But this isn’t always convenient. Particularly when you are browsing the Store to find more exciting apps and games. You end up frequently pulling down the notification panel to check the progress. And if you have a slow internet connection, this can be pretty frustrating. Google is now preparing to make things a little more convenient for you....

According to the new report, navigating to Assistant settings > Wellness > Activity on phones that have received the new feature lets you connect your Google Fit and Fitbit accounts, alongside the existing option to add your Calm account. If you tap on the connect button for either new option, Google will explain how Assistant will use your activity data. It will then take you to a new screen where you can select what activity data you want to share with the Assistant....

Microsoft has pledged $20 billion over the next five years to strengthen its security tools and software supply chains. The company will invest $150 million to help federal, state, and local government agencies upgrade their security solutions. The Windows giant will also expand its cybersecurity training partnerships throughout the country. Google is committing $10 billion over the next five years to beef up its cybersecurity efforts. The company will expand its zero-trust programs, which it claims provide the highest level of security for organizations....

The biggest change, however, is undoubtedly going to be the appearance of several new languages. Suggesting that Google Stadia is coming to new regions. Specifically, if the underlying code bears out, to Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Turkey. With the latter location potentially including Northern Cypress. Tucked into the code with the most recent update to Stadia 4.26, the app includes support for “es-MX” for Mexico. As well as for “es-419” covering the other Spanish-speaking regions noted above....