Google enhances user experience with new features across its suite of products

Google is rolling out a wave of updates designed to improve user experience across its suite of products, including Google Workspace, Gboard, Keep, Quick Share, and YouTube Music. Let’s dive into the details:

Smarter Work with Google Workspace:

• Ask About This PDF: Struggling to understand a PDF document? The new “Ask About This PDF” integration with the Gemini AI assistant is here to help. Now you can upload a PDF directly from the Files by Google app and ask Gemini questions about its content.
• Enhanced Control Over Smart Features: Google is giving users more control over their data with a new settings page for “Google Workspace smart features.”¹ This allows users to decide how their emails, calendar events, and other Workspace data are used to personalize their experience across Google products like Gmail, Calendar, and Drive.²

Streamlined Communication and Creation:

• Gboard Gets Undo Button: The long-awaited “Undo” button is finally coming to Gboard for Android! This will allow users to easily correct typos and accidental deletions.
• Quick Share Goes QR: Sharing files just got easier with Google’s introduction of QR code sharing in Quick Share. Now you can simply scan a QR code to transfer files between Android devices without needing to add contacts or change settings.
• Keep Brings Back Single-Tap Note Creation: Responding to user feedback, Google Keep is adding a new setting that allows users to create text notes with a single tap on the floating action button (FAB). This brings back the convenience of the pre-redesign workflow.

Unveiling YouTube Music’s Next Big Feature?

While there’s no official confirmation yet, evidence suggests YouTube Music might be developing a lyrics-sharing feature. This could allow users to share specific song lyrics as visually appealing images on social media, similar to Spotify’s existing functionality.

These updates demonstrate Google’s commitment to continuously improving its products and empowering users with more control over their data and experience. Stay tuned for further developments as these features roll out in the coming weeks.