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Google Photos for Android Gets New Memories Collections, Fresh Widget

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Google Photos for Android is getting a series of new features. Google has added new widgets to Google Photos, Google Play Books, and YouTube Music. Most importantly, the company modified the memory function in Google Photos, and now it can automatically organize photos and videos based on past holidays and events. In addition, Google also released the family bell function, the emoji kitchen, a new feature that will allow users to automatically start Android Auto when they connect their phone to a compatible car. In addition, it also introduced a digital car key function for specific devices. All these updates are currently limited to Android users.

Google announced in a blog post on December 1 that it will add new features to Android photos. With the latest update of Google Photos, users can access more selected holiday-themed memory collections to help them recall past memories and events. Memories will appear in your photo grid, from there you can rename, personalize, correct or even delete them. It is said that the new collection of memories in Google Photos will be widely used on Android devices starting this week.

Google has launched three new widgets for Google Photos, Google Play Books and YouTube Music to enjoy the holidays. The new Google Photos People and Pets widget allows users to decorate the home screen with photos of their closest people. This can be done by selecting several faces and a frame. According to Google’s blog, the new widgets will be available starting next week. In other major updates to Android, Google added an emoji kitchen, allowing emojis to be combined into stickers. There is a new security feature that can automatically close the runtime permissions of applications that the user has not opened for a period of time. Google will release new options in different time frames. The company confirmed that the Emoji Kitchen feature is currently being rolled out to Gboard Beta users. In the next few weeks, it will be available to all Gboard users. The new security features will be rolled out starting next month.

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Google’s new home bell feature will help users and family members track their daily schedules by receiving alerts on their mobile phones and home devices such as smart speakers or displays. Similarly, with the latest update, when you connect your Android phone to a compatible car, Android Auto can start automatically. In addition, Google has also added a digital car key function to the Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones compatible with BMW cars in some countries/regions. This feature will allow Android phones to lock, unlock and even start compatible BMW cars.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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