Circle to Search is more convenient than ever on Pixel Tablets

Circle to Search is a game-changer for searching on your screen. Simply hold down and interact with what you want to search—text, image, or even a scribble! Initially available on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Google has been expanding its reach to Pixel devices, including the Pixel Tablet.

However, there was a snag: Circle to Search wouldn't work with the action key on the Pixel Tablet in Android 15. This key, found on the taskbar (revealed by swiping up on the navigation handle), launches the app drawer. While long-pressing the navigation handle itself activated Circle to Search, it disappeared when switching to the persistent taskbar (the old taskbar style brought back in Android 15 DP2). This meant no Circle to Search unless you switched back to the default taskbar.

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OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open among first to receive Android 15 Beta 1

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OnePlus has announced its latest flagship smartphones—the OnePlus 12 and the foldable OnePlus Open—will be among the first in the world to receive the Android 15 Beta 1 update. Starting May 16, developers and early adopters can access the developer version of OxygenOS based on Android 15 Beta 1. This allows them to explore the new features and APIs before the official release.

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YouTube's AI-powered 'Jump Ahead' speeds up viewing for Premium users

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YouTube's experimental "Jump Ahead" feature is expanding access for Premium subscribers in the US. This AI-powered tool helps viewers find the most interesting parts of videos.

When you double-tap to skip ahead on eligible videos (currently only available in English on the YouTube Android app), you'll see a "Jump Ahead" button appear briefly. Tapping this button takes you to a section where viewers typically skip to the most.

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Threads empowers users with quote control

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Threads now allows you to choose who can quote your posts—those you follow or no one at all. This update aims to foster a more positive and supportive environment, as announced by Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. The quoting control feature—tested with a user group last month—is now rolling out to everyone. This comes alongside other recent additions focused on safety and user experience. 

Threads borrowed the popular Hidden Words feature from Instagram, allowing users to filter out unwanted terms from their feeds. Additionally, archiving options are being tested, enabling manual or automatic archiving based on set expiry dates.

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