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Google Messages boosts magic compose with new dedicated button design

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Google Messages has updated its design to make the Magic Compose feature more accessible. It now appears prominently outside the text field for easier use. Previously, the Magic Compose button appeared at the bottom of the message screen, between the gallery icon and the text input area, but this setup often caused the button to disappear behind a chevron as you typed.

In the latest update, Magic Compose now sits alongside smart reply suggestions in a separate, visible area—even when no suggestions are available. The button takes on a rounded “pill” shape and displays a sparkle icon, making it visually distinct and consistent with Google’s Dynamic Color theme, much like the Send button.

Once you begin typing in the message field, the icon seamlessly transitions to a “Magic Rewrite” button (pencil with a sparkle) for rewriting options. This update does not change the core functionality but rather improves its visibility and usability.

By redesigning the layout, Google eliminates the previous cramped look caused by three icons (plus menu, gallery, and Magic Compose) sitting next to the text box. This update keeps Magic Compose visible and accessible at all times, offering a cleaner and more user-friendly interface.

Users can explore this new design in the latest beta version of Google Messages, which has started rolling out.

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Google Messages adds blur warning for sensitive images

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Google Messages is now adding a new feature that helps protect users from seeing images that might be upsetting or inappropriate. This feature is called Sensitive Content Warning, and it’s starting to roll out to Android users.

When this warning is turned on, the app will automatically blur images it thinks may contain sensitive or harmful content. You can still choose to view the image by tapping on it, but it gives you the chance to avoid seeing something you don’t want to.

The feature works with both personal and group chats in Google Messages and uses on-device AI to scan the image before showing the warning. This means your private messages stay private — nothing is sent to Google’s servers.

Google says the goal is to help people avoid unwanted or harmful content while still giving them full control over what they want to see. You’ll get a notification when the feature is available, and you can turn it off anytime in the app settings.

This update is part of Google’s larger effort to make its apps safer and more user-friendly. The sensitive content warning is rolling out gradually, so it may take some time to appear on all devices.

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Google Home app gets new update with improved camera controls and more

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Google has just rolled out a new update for the Google Home app, bringing some helpful changes and fixes. Version 3.18 is now available to download on both Android and iOS.

One of the biggest improvements is the ability to manage multiple Nest camera feeds at once using the Public Preview version of the app. Users can now view and control more than one camera in the same screen, which makes monitoring different areas a lot easier. This feature adds convenience, especially for those with several Nest devices at home.

Another change includes a better pairing process for the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen). The update improves how the device connects with the app, making setup smoother for new users.

Besides these main features, the update also brings performance improvements and bug fixes, which should help the app run more smoothly overall.

To try out the multi-camera view or other features in testing, users can sign up for the Public Preview inside the app’s settings. Just tap the gear icon, go to “Public Preview,” and follow the steps.

This update shows that Google is continuing to improve the Home app experience, especially for users with smart home setups that include Nest cameras and doorbells.

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YouTube is fixing the bug that made homepages go blank

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YouTube recently had a bug that caused the homepage to appear empty for many users. Instead of the usual video suggestions, the screen showed nothing or very few videos. This issue affected people using different devices like Android phones, iPhones, and web browsers.

The problem seemed to be linked to a server-side issue, not something wrong with users’ devices or apps. Some users said that even restarting the app or clearing the cache didn’t fix the problem.

Google has now confirmed that they’re aware of the issue and are working on a fix. In a response on its community forum, the company said they’ve found the cause and are pushing out a solution. Users should start seeing their homepages return to normal soon.

This bug made YouTube less enjoyable to use, especially for people who rely on the homepage to find new videos. While search and subscriptions still worked, the homepage is a big part of how people discover content.

If your YouTube homepage is still not working, try updating the app or just wait a little—Google says the fix is rolling out gradually. Hopefully, things will go back to normal for everyone shortly.

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