Google Unveils Seven New Features for Android Devices: Edit Sent Messages, Instant Hotspot, and More

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Google announces seven new features for Android devices and services
Google Home Favorites widget is now available on phone home screens for easy smart-device control
Google Meet allows users to switch devices mid-call by tapping the Cast icon
Instant Hotspot allows users to connect tablets or Chromebooks to phone hotspots with one tap
New Emoji Kitchen combinations and PayPal integration coming soon to Google Wallet on Wear OS watches
Users can now edit sent messages in Google Messages up to 15 minutes after sending
Google Unveils Seven New Features for Android Devices: Edit Sent Messages, Instant Hotspot, and More

Google has announced seven new features for Android devices and services, aiming to enhance the user experience. The most notable update is to Google Messages, which now allows users to edit sent messages up to 15 minutes after they have been sent. This feature is available on all phones running Android 8 or later.

Another update is Instant Hotspot, which lets users connect their Android tablet or Chromebook to their phone's hotspot with a single tap, without the need for a password. Google Meet also allows users to switch devices mid-call by tapping the Cast icon.

The Google Home Favorites widget is now available on phone home screens and can be used to manage and control smart devices such as room temperatures or lighting controls with one tap. Wear OS watches can also display the Google Home Favorites tile and complication for easy smart-home control from the wrist.

New Emoji Kitchen combinations are rolling out soon, including a disco ball and headphones combo. PayPal can now be used on Google Wallet from Wear OS watches in the US and Germany. Lastly, digital car keys are available for select Mini models and will soon be available for select Mercedes-Benz and Polestar vehicles.

Google is committed to providing users with valuable features that make their everyday lives easier. These updates demonstrate Google's dedication to continuous innovation in the Android ecosystem.



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    • Google is releasing seven new updates and features for Android devices and services.
    • Google Messages update starts rolling out today for all phones running Android 8 or later.
    • Users can tap and hold their sent message to correct typos or other required edits in Google Messages.
    • Updates to Wear OS make it easier to manage smart home devices when you're away from your phone.
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    • Google Messages allows users to edit sent messages up to 15 minutes after they are sent.
    • Users can share hotspots and switch between devices for video calls with one tap.
    • New Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations are rolling out soon for remixing favorite emojis.
    • Google Home Favorites widget is available on phone home screens to manage and control smart devices.
    • Wear OS watches can now display Google Home Favorites tile and complication to control smart home devices.
    • Users in the US and Germany can make secure payments with PayPal on Google Wallet from their Wear OS watch.
    • Digital car key is available on select MINI models and will expand to select Mercedes-Benz and Polestar vehicles, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start their cars with just their phone.
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    • Android's RCS message capabilities are now equal to iMessage’s with the addition of message editing.
    • Users can edit RCS messages in Google Messages within 15 minutes.
    • Google is introducing Instant Hotspot for Android users to connect their tablets or Chromebooks with one tap to a phone’s hotspot.
    • Google Meet will soon allow users to switch devices mid-call by tapping the Cast icon.
    • A new Google Home Favorites widget provides easy access to room temperatures or lighting controls with one tap. A public preview is available for sign-up.
    • Wear OS will get a Google Home Favorites tile and complication for smart-home control from the wrist.
    • Google has added new Emoji Kitchen combinations, such as a disco ball and headphones combo.
    • PayPal can now be used on Google Wallet from Wear OS watches.
    • Android’s digital car keys are now available with some Mini models and will soon be available for select Mercedes-Benz and Polestar vehicles.
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    • Google is adding the ability to edit messages in Google Messages for RCS messages within 15 minutes of sending.
    • Users will soon be able to connect to an instant hotspot from their phone to Android tablets or Chromebooks and transfer Google Meet calls between phones and tablets.
    • Google Home is being rolled out on Wear OS, allowing users to easily adjust smart home devices from the wrist.
    • Digital car key support is being rolled out to select MINI models, with plans to expand to select Mercedes and Polestar vehicles.
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    • Users can edit text messages after they have been sent in Google Messages.
    • Instant Hotspot allows users to connect their phone’s hotspot with other devices with a single tap.
    • Users can switch between devices during video calls.
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    The article contains some informational statements and no clear logical fallacies. The author is reporting on new features for Android operating system. There are a few instances of appeals to authority, but they are not fallacious as they come from reputable sources (Google). No dichotomous depictions were found in the article.
    • ] Google is sprucing up Android with seven new features[.
    • ] You no longer have to fix a typo with a follow-up text message on Android.[.
    • ] All you need to do is hit the cast icon to switch between your connected Android devices.[.
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