Join us in going for three this March with March Madness, Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. This year we’re recognizing women from various fields across our products — starting with Google TV and the NCAA Women’s Tournament.
This year, all eyes are on the women’s tournament, and for good reason. Google Trends shows NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball hit an all-time high last year, a trend powered by stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers — the all time, most searched women of U.S. college basketball.
Starting March 16, when the women’s bracket will be revealed, you can catch every thrilling play on Google TV with live NCAA tournament games. And Google TV can also help you catch up with recaps and highlights whenever you want. You can also check out a ton of live women’s sports programming on the For You page — from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) live matches in the U.S. to Liga MX Femenil live matches in Mexico — available free with ads. Plus, keep an eye out for free WNBA games on the ION FAST channel when the season tips off later this year.
Here are five additional ways we are celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month:
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting historic breakthroughs and inventions by women in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Google Play has launched its Women’s History Month Hub that features curated collections of apps, games, and books that celebrate women and inspire growth.
YouTube Music is highlighting prominent female artists in the dance and electronic space, with an array playlists like Amapiano Essence, Dance Pop Bangers, Women of Electronic, and more. And when you visit YouTube’s accounts on social platforms, you’ll be able to see custom artwork by creator Emonee LaRussa throughout the month of March.
Google Cloud and Google Workspace are putting a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of women in cloud computing and business with the Celebrating Women in Cloud Technology & Business 2025 video series. This video series recognizes and elevates the professional achievements of women, capturing their expertise and offering meaningful advice to the next generation.
Google Meet partnered with our Women@Google Employee Resource Group to create a virtual background featuring the exquisite artwork of Manon Louart that embodies tranquility and wellbeing. Change your background by following these instructions.
This International Women’s Day, join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of women across sports, technology, business, and beyond.
Everyone wants to protect kids and teens online, and make sure they engage with age-appropriate content, but how it’s done matters. There are a variety of fast-moving legislative proposals being pushed by Meta and other companies in an effort to offload their own responsibilities to keep kids safe to app stores. These proposals introduce new risks to the privacy of minors, without actually addressing the harms that are inspiring lawmakers to act. Google is proposing a more comprehensive legislative framework that shares responsibility between app stores and developers, and protects children’s privacy and the decision rights of parents.
Where current legislative proposals fall short
One example of concerning legislation is Utah’s App Store Accountability Act. The bill requires app stores to share if a user is a kid or teenager with all app developers (effectively millions of individual companies) without parental consent or rules on how the information is used. That raises real privacy and safety risks, like the potential for bad actors to sell the data or use it for other nefarious purposes.
This level of data sharing isn’t necessary — a weather app doesn’t need to know if a user is a kid. By contrast, a social media app does need to make significant decisions about age-appropriate content and features. As written, however, the bill helps social media companies avoid that responsibility despite the fact that apps are just one of many ways that kids can access these platforms. And by requiring app stores to obtain parental consent for every single app download, it dictates how parents supervise their kids and potentially cuts teens off from digital services like educational or navigation apps.
A legislative framework that better protects kids
By contrast, we are focused on solutions that require appropriate user consent and minimize data exposure. Our legislative framework, which we’ll share with lawmakers as we continue to engage on this issue, has app stores securely provide industry standard age assurances only to developers who actually need them — and ensures that information is used responsibly. Here are more details:
Privacy-preserving age signal sharedonly with consent: Some legislation, including the Utah bill, require app stores to send age information to all developers without permission from the user or their parents. In our proposal, only developers who create apps that may be risky for minors would request industry standard age signals from app stores, and the information is only shared with permission from a user (or their parent). By just sharing with developers who need the information to deliver age-appropriate experiences, and only sharing the minimum amount of data needed to provide an age signal, it reduces the risk of sensitive information being shared broadly.
Appropriate safety measures within apps: Under our proposal, an age signal helps a developer understand whether a user is an adult or a minor — the developer is then responsible for applying the appropriate safety and privacy protections. For example, an app developer might filter out certain types of content, introduce take a break reminders, or offer different privacy settings when they know a user might be a minor. Because developers know their apps best, they are best positioned to determine when and where an age-gate might be beneficial to their users, and that may evolve over time, which is another reason why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t adequately protect kids.
Responsible use of age signals: Some legislative proposals create new child safety risks because they establish no guardrails against developers misusing an age signal. Our proposal helps to ensure that any age signals are used responsibly, with clear consequences for developers who violate users’ trust. For example, it protects against a developer improperly accessing or sharing the age signal.
No ads personalization to minors: Alongside any age assurance proposal, we support banning personalized advertisements targeting users under 18 as an industry standard. At Google, this is a practice we’ve long disallowed. It’s time for other companies to follow suit.
Centralized parental controls: Recognizing that parents sometimes feel overwhelmed by parental controls across different apps, our proposal would provide for a centralized dashboard for parents to manage their children’s online activities across different apps in one place and for developers to easily integrate with.
Google has demonstrated our commitment to doing our part to keep kids safe online. We’re ready to build on this work and will continue engaging with lawmakers and developers on how to move this legislative framework for age assurance forward.
The power of Xbox is now in your hands—anywhere, anytime. The new Designed for Xbox: Backbone One Xbox Edition transforms your phone into the ultimate companion for gaming on mobile.
Enjoy your games with an enhanced D-pad for precise control and magnetic adapters that secure your phone in place, even with your phone case on. Quickly access your Xbox dashboard with a single press of the Xbox button and jump straight into games like Halo Infinite and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. All this, with a look that captures the classic Xbox design, featuring a stunning translucent green inspired by the original Xbox.
Stream with cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, play natively, or use remote play from your Xbox console or PC—wherever you are. Designed for low-latency and responsive controls, Backbone One Xbox Edition keeps you in the game.
The Backbone app unifies your gaming experience, connecting your favorite titles, streaming services, and social features into one intuitive hub. And to kickstart your adventure, each purchase includes one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no cost (for new members only), unlocking hundreds of games ready to play on the go.
Backbone One Xbox Edition is available now for $109.99 USD through Backbone in the U.S. and coming to additional markets in April 2024. The device is compatible with iPhone models with USB-C (15 and up) and Android devices running Android 6.0+.
On the Android Developers Blog, we’re sharing how we’re making it easier than ever for developers to build safe apps, while also continuing to strengthen our ecosystem’s protection in 2025 and beyond. Here are just a few highlights:
We’re expanding Play Console’s pre-review checks to make it easier for developers to build safer apps, right from the start.
We’re offering more policy support for developers and adding new features to help teams deal with emerging threats.
We’re making it harder for malicious actors to trick users into downloading harmful apps from Internet-sideloaded sources.
From Google DeepMind’s AI advancements, to Google Cloud’s AI-first infrastructure, to our Other Bets’ use of AI to tackle complex challenges in areas like healthcare, energy and robotics — every corner of our company is focused on pushing the frontier of AI and bringing its benefits to everyone.
NVIDIA is a critical partner in this mission. As a world leader in AI and accelerated computing, NVIDIA has collaborated with Google and Alphabet for years on a wide variety of projects, including Android, advanced AI research, next-generation hardware and software optimizations, and beyond — all with the goal of making AI more accessible for developers.
This week at the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, we’re doubling down on our partnership with NVIDIA with announcements across Google and Alphabet:
Google Cloud’s AI infrastructure will help transform businesses with NVIDIA’s latest GPUs
Training large AI models requires serious computing power, and NVIDIA continues to raise the bar on GPU performance. We’re excited to announce our A4 VM is now generally available, based on NVIDIA HGX B200 GPU — and our A4X VMs based on NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 will be available soon, too. We’re committed to supporting the latest Blackwell GPUs, including the just-announced NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and NVIDIA GB300. This means faster training times, smoother deployments and the ability to tackle even more complex AI challenges.
Google DeepMind and NVIDIA will make the power of Gemini available to more people
Google DeepMind’s Gemini is the result of decades of large language model research and is our most capable AI model. This week we’ll share how rapid advances in Gemini are designed to support more developers and end users — and how our collaboration with NVIDIA is helping to make that possible.
The Google DeepMind team also released Gemma 3 last week, the latest in our collection of lightweight, state-of-the-art open models. NVIDIA played a key role in the development of these open models, working closely with our researchers to optimize Gemma to run on its vast accelerated computing ecosystem. This means developers can easily access the same technology that powers Gemini and implement it on any NVIDIA GPU available to them.
Separately, NVIDIA also announced today that it has employed Google DeepMind’s SynthID watermarking tool on its Cosmos video generation platform. This marks our first external deployment of the technology, and we’re proud to help instill user trust in AI-generated content.
Alphabet and NVIDIA will use AI to tackle the world’s most complex issues
Our collaboration with NVIDIA isn’t just about building AI tools to help in daily life; it’s about fundamentally improving the quality of life for everyone. That means working together to apply AI to address some of the world’s most complex challenges. For starters, we’re teaming up to apply the most advanced frontier models to areas from energy to drug discovery.
Smarter energy grids.Tapestry, X’s moonshot for the electric grid, and NVIDIA are researching methods to increase the speed and accuracy of electric grid simulations.
Improved drug discovery.Isomorphic Labs and NVIDIA are advancing the development of new medicines using AI.
More capable robots. Intrinsic and NVIDIA are making robots more intelligent and capable, with the integration of NVIDIA’s Isaac foundation models for more adaptive grasp capabilities.
Advanced robotics simulation. Google DeepMind and NVIDIA are launching MuJoCo-Warp, a new open-source physics simulator that will accelerate robotics research.
We’ve always believed that the value of technology lives in its capacity to benefit people everywhere. That’s been foundational to our mission and it’s what our growing collaboration with NVIDIA is built on. By combining Google’s expertise in AI research and infrastructure with NVIDIA’s leadership in accelerated computing, we’re committed to strengthening the foundation of AI, making AI more accessible and helpful to developers and users, and collaborating in ways that will drive innovation for years to come.
If you’re attending GTC this week, swing by Google Cloud’s booth #914 and check out one of the many Google sessions to learn more about our work together.
For people who use hearing aids, the inability to stream directly to hearing devices can leave people out or create barriers to important information, whether it’s in a classroom, train station or concert.
Now, Android supports Auracast, a new Bluetooth technology that uses your phone to enable a direct connection from hearing aids to audio broadcasts from crowded and public venues. This also means hearing aid presets, available within your phone settings, can be conveniently applied to broadcasts to personalize streams to your hearing. And expanding on our work with Bluetooth SIG to use the latest LE Audio technology, we’re bringing to Pixel 9 devices the ability to connect to broadcasts through QR codes – removing the need to go into your settings.
To use Auracast, pair LE Audio compatible hearing aids from companies like GN Hearing and Starkey with your Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 7 and Android 15 or Pixel 9 devices running the Android 16 beta and tune into Auracast broadcasts from compatible TV streamers or public venues.
Google Play Games on PC was designed to give you more flexibility for how you play your favorite games. Whether you’re a mobile gamer who’s always wanted to try out a popular PC title, or a PC enthusiast wanting to experience your favorite Android games on your desktop, there’s something exciting for everyone. Google Play Games on PC will be moving into general availability later this year, so be on the lookout for even more multiplatform games and upgrades.
Enjoy smooth and improved gameplay powered by Android
We know a key piece of a great gaming experience is how well a game performs. We’re equipping developers with a modern graphics API called Vulkan and enhancing the Android Dynamic Performance Framework (ADPF). Vulkan allows games to make better use of a device’s graphics for smoother frame rates and more realistic visuals. And ADPF will help game developers optimize the device performance so that you can have a more stable and responsive gaming experience.
Park, play and stay entertained with more gaming apps available on Android Auto. Whether you’re looking for a quick puzzle or an adrenaline-pumping race, you can now use your car’s screen while you’re parked to play games like Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2 and Beach Buggy Racing. Simply download a game to your mobile device to access it in Android Auto while you’re waiting in the car, and level up in your downtime.
This week at MWC in Barcelona, we’re showing how AI on Android can help you day-to-day with fun, interactive demos for attendees. You can learn how Gemini Live can help you with complex topics (in multiple languages!), use Circle to Search to translate a menu and check how the latest partner devices from Android are bringing these experiences to life. We’re also showing new live video and screen-sharing capabilities in Gemini Live, which will start rolling out to Gemini Advanced subscribers as part of the Google One AI Premium plan on Android devices later this month.
If you’re on the ground, come visit Android Avenue between Halls 2 and 3 and try out these demos, and explore the show floor to collect our special edition Android pins at our partners’ booths!
Starting this week, cars with Google built-in will get dozens of new apps to enjoy while parked.
This launch is part of our car ready mobile apps program, which we introduced last year to make it easier for developers to distribute their large-screen-optimized mobile apps to car screens.
Whether you’re waiting at a charging station or in line at school pickup, you’ll be able to stay entertained with popular streaming and gaming apps like Farm Heroes Saga and F1 TV.
Availability will begin with select Volvo cars and Polestar models and more makes and models coming soon. Check out the full list of apps on the Google Play Store.
For many years, readers have been able to access Google Play Books using the iOS app, Android app or web reader, allowing them to buy and read ebooks and audiobooks across many different devices.
Now, we are making purchases easier in the Play Books iOS app by introducing the “Get book” button. This button will take you directly to the Google Play website where you can purchase your selected ebook or audiobook.
You can also use Google Play Family Library to share books with your family group, and create a digital book collection that’s easily accessible whether reading on an Android device, an Apple device, a web browser or any combination.
Since its launch in 2021, the Apple TV app for Google TV has given people the ability to stream award-winning original shows, like “Severance,” “Slow Horses,” “The Morning Show” and “Ted Lasso,” as well as films like “Wolfs” and “The Instigators.” Starting today, the Apple TV app is available on the Google Play Store, allowing Android phone and tablet users to subscribe to Apple TV+ and access a library of Apple Original shows and movies, as well as MLS Season Pass — the home of Major League Soccer.
With this update, Google TV users can also subscribe to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass right from their Google TV device.
For more information and to explore all available content, download the app from the Google Play Store or visit tv.apple.com.
Keeping kids safer online and fostering healthy digital habits is important for parents, and finding the right balance is key. Today, we’re announcing new tools for parents to manage their child’s devices with Google Family Link.
Family Link’s new look
Family Link’s new design is more intuitive for parents to use and navigate. A new Screen Time tab consolidates all screen-time management tools in a single, easily accessible place. In addition to the app and device-specific usage summary and time limits, the Screen Time tab also makes it easier for parents to set and adjust Downtime and School time.
Parents will find that managing their child’s account, privacy settings and content filters are now easier than ever on the Controls tab. We’ve streamlined key controls so parents have what they need right at their fingertips, including the ability to manage account data settings, approve app downloads and block specific websites.
Juggling multiple kids and their devices is also getting easier. Simply swipe between child profiles and manage devices from a single page, with more advanced settings just a tap away.
Candy Crush Saga gehört zu den beliebtesten Spielen der Neuzeit. Hunderte Millionen Spieler*innen nutzen es zur Entspannung und haben sich vom fesselnden „nur noch eine Runde“-Ansatz in den Bann ziehen lassen. Das Gleiche könnte man über den Casual-Gaming-Klassiker Microsoft Solitaire sagen. Seit 1990 auf Windows PCs enthalten, war es für viele von uns der erste Berührungspunkt mit dem beliebten Solokartenspiel.
Dass mit Candy Crush Solitaire für iOS- und Android-Geräte heute eine Kombination aus der lebendigen Optik und der beliebten Spielmechanik von Candy Crush sowie dem anhaltenden Reiz von Solitaire veröffentlicht wird, ist also ein logischer Schritt.
„Wir sahen die Chance, zwei zeitlose Spiele zu kombinieren: Candy Crush Saga und Solitaire. Beide bieten eine angenehme Balance zwischen Entspannung und Herausforderung“, erklärt Marta Cortinas, Executive Producer bei King. „Ausführliche Recherchen und Tests haben gezeigt, dass eine starke Nachfrage nach einem Produkt besteht, das strategisches Kartenspiel mit ansprechender Grafik und kreativen Mechanismen kombiniert. Das Ziel war es, ein neues, fesselndes Erlebnis zu schaffen, das die strategische Tiefe von Solitaire beibehält und gleichzeitig das lebendige und belohnende Gameplay von Candy Crush Saga bietet. Der erste Schritt bestand darin, die richtige Art von Solitaire-Gameplay zu finden, die am besten zum Candy Crush-Erlebnis passt.“
Im Gegensatz zum vielleicht bekannteren Klondike-Solitaire basiert Candy Crush Solitaire jedoch auf einer anderen Variante, die als TriPeaks bekannt ist.
„TriPeaks Solitaire unterscheidet sich von Klondike dadurch, dass man sich mehr darauf konzentriert, ein Spielbrett abzuräumen, indem man Karten in aufsteigender oder absteigender Reihenfolge ausspielt, als Farben zu legen“, erklärt Cortinas. „Das bedeutet, dass sich die Spieler*innen auf strategische Entscheidungen konzentrieren können, ohne durch die Eigenschaften der Karte eingeschränkt zu sein. Es war die richtige Wahl für Candy Crush Solitaire, weil es ein schnelleres, intuitiveres Spielerlebnis ermöglicht, das dem „Pick-up-and-Play“-Charakter der Candy Crush-Reihe entspricht.
„Die Spielmechanik bietet eine großartige Mischung aus Strategie und Progression. Das ist vergleichbar mit der Mechanik, wie die Spieler*innen in Candy Crush-Levels vorankommen. Von dort aus haben wir die charakteristischen Candy Crush Saga-Elemente, bunte Booster, ein aktivierendes Fortschrittssystem und sammelbare Belohnungen eingebaut.“
Candy Crush-Fans werden diese Elemente sofort vertraut sein. Die Farbbombe und der Lutscherhammer aus Saga tauchen hier auf, um Dir zu helfen. Hindernisse in Deinem Spiel werden (natürlich) mit Süßigkeiten dargestellt und Candy Crush-Charaktere tauchen auf dem Weg auf und nehmen Dich zum ersten Mal mit auf ein Abenteuer außerhalb des Candy Kingdom.
„Das Fortschrittssystem in Candy Crush Solitaire soll sich genauso belohnend anfühlen wie in anderen Candy Crush-Spielen“, sagt Cortinas. „Die Spielerinnen kommen voran, indem sie Level abschließen und Postkarten von verschiedenen Orten auf der ganzen Welt freischalten, was dem Spiel ein Sammel-Element hinzufügt. Außerdem haben wir die ‚Hold Slot‘-Mechanik eingeführt, die es den Spielerinnen ermöglicht, eine Karte für eine spätere Verwendung strategisch beiseitezulegen. Das stellt eine weitere Ebene des Fortschritts und der Planung dar. Wir haben den gleichen Plan für Candy Crush Solitaire – wie bei unseren anderen Live-Spielen – jede Woche neue Levels hinzuzufügen und sie immer weiter zu optimieren.“
Das Team von King ist nicht nur bestrebt, neue Levels zu entwicklen, sondern das Spiel auf der Grundlage des Community-Feedbacks zu optimieren, neue Spielmechanismen einzuführen und die Dinge mit saisonalen Ereignissen, Herausforderungen und Belohnungen in Bewegung zu halten. Solitaire mag ein statisches Spiel sein, aber Candy Crush Solitaire wird das sicher nicht sein.
Das erste neue Candy Crush-Spiel seit 2018 ist etwas, auf das King sehr stolz ist und auf dessen Veröffentlichung sich das Studio sehr freut. Warum wurde dieses Spiel ausgewählt, um das Franchise fortzusetzen?
„Wir bringen nur dann ein neues Spiel heraus, wenn wir glauben, dass wir etwas wirklich Besonderes zu bieten haben“, schwärmt Cortinas. „Unser Geschäft basiert auf Testen und Lernen. So stellen wir sicher, dass die Erfahrung, die wir unseren Spieler*innen bieten, die beste ist, die wir liefern können. Das Solitaire-Genre ist im Wachstum begriffen, und unsere Untersuchungen haben gezeigt, dass sowohl Candy Crush-Spieler*innen als auch Solitaire-Fans großes Interesse an einem Spiel haben, das das Beste aus beiden Welten vereint. Nach ausgiebigen Tests und Verfeinerungen haben wir festgestellt, dass Candy Crush Solitaire das Potenzial hat, eine sinnvolle und fesselnde Ergänzung der Franchise zu sein.“
Umso schöner ist es, dass King jetzt zu Microsoft gehört, der Heimat der Solitaire-Version, die viele zum ersten Mal gespielt haben. In vielerlei Hinsicht ist dieses Spiel also die Fortsetzung von zwei Spiellinien.
Candy Crush Solitaire ist ab heute für iOS- und Android-Geräte erhältlich.
We announced that Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent is arriving for Mercedes-Benz. Google Cloud unveiled Automotive AI Agent, a new way for automakers to create helpful agentic experiences for drivers. Mercedes-Benz is among the first automakers planning to implement the product, which goes beyond current vehicle voice control to allow people to have natural conversations and ask queries while driving, like “Is there an Italian restaurant nearby?”
We shared five ways NotebookLM Plus can help your business. NotebookLM is a tool for understanding anything — including synthesizing complex ideas buried in deep research. This month we made our premium NotebookLM Plus available in more Google Workspace plans to help businesses and their employees with everything from sharing team notebooks and centralizing projects, to streamlining onboarding and making learning more engaging with Audio Overviews.
We announced new AI tools to help retailers build gen AI search and agents. The National Retail Federation kicked off the year with their annual NRF conference, where Google Cloud showed how AI agents and AI-powered search are already helping retailers operate more efficiently, create personalized shopping experiences and use AI to get the latest products and experiences to their customers.
For nearly 50 years, Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States to honor and recognize the significant achievements and contributions of the Black community. To me, this month is an opportunity to learn from our rich history and explore the innovative ideas and creative expressions emerging from the Black community. That’s why this month, Google is spotlighting Black creators across our platforms and amplifying Black voices in film,art, and music – including a Google Doodle music video celebrating house music and it’s roots in Chicago’s Black community.
Here are 5 ways Google is celebrating Black History Month with collections across our products:
Discover incredible Black creators onYouTube. We’re highlighting rising stars and established voices in music, social, TV and more. Head over to YouTube Music for playlists that highlight regional dance genres like Chicago House and NOLA Bounce. And don’t miss the vibrant artwork by Stonie Blue across YouTube throughout the month.
Dive deep into the „Black Creators“ hub on Google Arts & Culture. This year’s spotlight celebrates the life and work of artist Elizabeth Catlett, with new stories from the Amistad Research Center in New Orleans, LA, joining the hundreds of exhibits about Black history and culture.
Settle in for a movie, show or documentary spotlighting Black voices onGoogle TV. Available all month long on the For You page, we’re highlighting the brilliance of Black stories and experiences in a curated collection. Either through your subscriptions or for free with ads, you can catch shows like Key & Peele and Power, miniseries like Roots and films like Monster’s Ball.
Join us in celebrating the indelible contributions of Black leaders, artists, innovators, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers this Black History Month.
In 2024, we continued to invest in more ways to protect our community and fight bad actors, so billions of people can trust the apps they download from Google Play and millions of developers can build thriving businesses.
AI-powered threat detection, stronger privacy policies, enhanced tools for app developers and more have enabled us to stop more bad apps than ever from reaching users through the Play Store, protecting people from harmful or malicious apps before they can cause any damage.
To learn more about how we’re helping keep Android users safe on Google Play and beyond, read the Google Security Blog.
2025 brings us the Year of the Snake! Just like the Wood Snake in today’s Doodle, this year invites us to embrace the twists and turns and to have a little fun as we embark on new adventures. Ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake in style? Here’s how Google can help:
Coil up for some Lunar New Year Entertainment: Google TV’s special Lunar New Year collection is curated to celebrate the Year of the Snake. From snake-centric movies like The Jungle Book and Raiders of the Lost Ark to stories of renewal like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to movies from superstars born in the Year of the Snake like The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version), there is something for everyone. Google Play’s Lunar New Year hub is also here, with exciting games and apps including Candy Crush Saga, Dramabax, Pokémon TCG Pocket and Weplay. Discover new favorites and revisit beloved classics for a truly festive experience.
Dress up your digital den: Chrome users can update their browser backgrounds with designs created by Asian and Pacific Islander artists or by searching “snakes” within the Themes section of the Chrome Web Store. And during your next Google Meet meeting, check out the new Lunar New Year background featuring red envelopes to bring good luck, fresh fruit for good health, cherry blossoms to symbolize new beginnings and pops of red to bring prosperity.
Explore the hiss-tory of the traditions:Google Arts & Culture has fresh Lunar New Year content, offering a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic significance of Lunar New Year and its various celebrations. Visit virtual exhibits, discover captivating stories, and deepen your appreciation for this vibrant holiday.
Rustle up the flavors of Lunar New Year: Use Google Search and Maps to identify Asian-owned local businesses near you, and discover local restaurants and markets that offer the most delicious festival treats like yi mein (longevity noodles), tang yuan (sweet rice balls), and banh chung (chung cake) in your town.
Today we’re rolling out a handful of updates to make Android’s hearing aid and screenreader experiences even more accessible.
Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S25, we’re bringing the benefits of the next generation of Bluetooth to GN Hearing and Oticon Intent hearing aids, using new LE Audio technology. With LE Audio compatibility, people can now access easy hearing aid management — including hands-free calling, a way to change presets via native settings and lower latency Bluetooth connections. This new integration will also be available on the Pixel 9 with Android 16 beta and come to Galaxy S24 with Android 15 in the coming weeks.
And we’re beginning to roll out new updates to TalkBack, Android’s screenreader, to make devices even more accessible for people who are blind or have low-vision. Starting with Samsung Galaxy S25 devices, anyone who uses braille will be able to use their displays via HID, a way to connect to Bluetooth devices. Over the coming months this functionality will begin to work on any phone or tablet using Android 15. TalkBack will also provide more detailed image descriptions, powered by Gemini models, on Galaxy S25 devices in the coming weeks.
Together with Samsung, today we unveiled a handful of new Android features. The new Samsung Galaxy S25 comes with Gemini built in and available with the press of a button. Don’t miss the just-launched, kid-friendly smartwatch experience that puts parents in control. And there are plenty of other Gemini updates, new ways to search, accessibility tools and more to check out.
And for people who are blind or have low vision, TalkBack 15 on Galaxy S25 devices will now be compatible with braille displays that use HID, a popular way to connect to Bluetooth devices. Following feedback from the community, this compatibility will ensure people can use their braille displays without additional steps, making Galaxy S25 devices even more accessible. In the coming weeks, TalkBack on Galaxy S25 devices will also provide more detailed image descriptions, powered by Gemini models.
5. Stay connected with the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience
With Google Family Link, parents can use their phone to set up and manage Galaxy Watch7 LTE smartwatches with a Galaxy Watch for Kids experience. This allows parents to approve contacts, monitor their child’s watch’s location, manage apps and set up school time to limit distractions during school hours.
This update starts rolling out today in the U.S. with support from major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Last year, we introduced Circle to Search to help you easily circle, scribble or tap anything you see on your Android screen, and find information from the web without switching apps. Now we’re introducing two improvements that make Circle to Search even more helpful.
First, we’re expanding AI Overviews to more kinds of visual search results for places, trending images, unique objects and more. Inspired by a piece of art? Circle it and see a gen AI snapshot of helpful information with links to dig deeper and learn more from the web.
Second, we’re making it easier for you to get things done on your phone. Circle to Search will now quickly recognize numbers, email addresses and URLs you see on your screen so you can take action with a single tap.
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Die technische Speicherung oder der Zugriff, der ausschließlich zu statistischen Zwecken erfolgt.Die technische Speicherung oder der Zugriff, der ausschließlich zu anonymen statistischen Zwecken verwendet wird. Ohne eine Vorladung, die freiwillige Zustimmung deines Internetdienstanbieters oder zusätzliche Aufzeichnungen von Dritten können die zu diesem Zweck gespeicherten oder abgerufenen Informationen allein in der Regel nicht dazu verwendet werden, dich zu identifizieren.
Marketing
Die technische Speicherung oder der Zugriff ist erforderlich, um Nutzerprofile zu erstellen, um Werbung zu versenden oder um den Nutzer auf einer Website oder über mehrere Websites hinweg zu ähnlichen Marketingzwecken zu verfolgen.
