#google_innovations

In addition, the update brought security fixes Google has released a small update to its Chrome browser, which may please many users. [caption id="attachment_61050" align="alignnone" width="780"] Google[/caption] The fact is that some time ago the developers added the “All Bookmarks” checkbox to the end of the bookmarks bar, and the new element is firmly attached to the panel. Clicking "All Bookmarks" will simply prompt you to open a sidebar to see all your bookmarks. This innovation annoyed many users and has now been removed. Google has removed the annoying “All bookmarks” bar in Chrome [caption id="attachment_61051" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Google[/caption] The panel was freed from the plate with the update to Chrome 117.0.5938.132. In addition, the update contains 10 security fixes, including the exploit that was used in the attacks. [caption id="attachment_61052" align="alignnone" width="601"] Google[/caption]

Pre-orders are already being accepted Google, which some time ago acquired the famous wearable electronics manufacturer Fitbit, introduced a new smart bracelet under this brand - Fitbit Charge 6 - two years after the release of its predecessor, Fitbit Charge 5. The Fitbit Charge 6 starts at $160, which is $20 less than the Fitbit Charge 5 at launch. Pre-orders have already begun, and open sales are planned to start in the fall.  [caption id="attachment_61031" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Google[/caption] Google introduced the Fitbit Charge 6 smart bracelet Among the main innovations is the return of a real hardware side button for navigation. This was done in response to numerous complaints from Charge 5 customers. The number of supported workouts and activities has also doubled (from 20 to 40). There is now access to Google services - Google Wallet for contactless payments and Google Maps for step-by-step route navigation. There's even integration with YouTube Music, although you can only control playback on a paired phone—you can't download tracks to the bracelet for offline listening. [caption id="attachment_61033" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Google[/caption] At the same time, Charge 6 is still equipped with a 1.04-inch AMOLED display, GPS and GLONASS, NFC, monitors blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), electrocardiogram (ECG), has water protection (5ATM), battery life - up to 7 days. Google also promises "the most accurate heart rate tracking among Fitbit trackers." 

The HTML version of Gmail is currently available in older browsers and with poor internet connections. Google has begun notifying users of an upcoming change in its proprietary email service Gmail. Messages about this are being sent to users and have also appeared in various places in Google Support and Help. Google is disabling the simplified mode in Gmail Google So, Gmail's simplified HTML mode will soon stop working. It will only be available until January 2024. Let us remind you that the simple HTML version of Gmail is offered in outdated versions of browsers, as well as in cases of poor Internet connection. It lacks some features of standard Gmail, including: chat; spell checking; shortcut keys; adding and importing contacts; selecting the sender's address; formatting

The app surpassed 1 billion downloads in the spring of 2020 Another app in the Google ecosystem has crossed the milestone of 5 billion downloads in the Google Play app store: Google Messages, the basic messaging app for Android smartphones. [caption id="attachment_60394" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Google[/caption] Formerly called Android Messages, it has become one of the most used SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging apps, offering a clean interface and useful features. For example, the app can be combined with a web desktop client, allowing you to read and respond to messages from your tablet, PC, Mac, or Chromebook. another Google application has crossed the 5 billion downloads mark The last time Google Messages reached a major milestone was in the spring of 2020 when it was downloaded one billion times. At that time, the app was not installed by default on most Android devices, except Google Pixel series smartphones. Google Play stats include downloads and preinstalls, but do not include updates. The biggest change from 2020 is that Samsung has adopted Google Messages as the default messaging app for phones like the Galaxy S22 series. Samsung's popularity may have contributed significantly to the rapid growth of Google Messages.