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Google is changing how 15 of its 'biggest' apps look: Names, details and more

Gadgets Now Bureau17 May, 2022, 08:07AM IST

Google is changing how 15 of its 'biggest' apps look: Names, details and more
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"Big screen, big changes," that was the message from Google at I/O 2022. Google is once again getting serious about tablets and making the Android experience better on large screen devices. "We’re optimizing the Android experience for larger tablet screens. 20+ Google apps will get makeovers so they’re easier to use and easier on the eyes," said Google in a tweet. Here are the 20 Google apps that are getting a makeover for tablets. The redesigned apps will roll out gradually for Android tablets.
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Files by Google

The Files app in Android will have a better navigation system as it will adopt a vertical interface, which will be easier to access on tablets.

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Google Calculator

The Calculator app on Android will have a two-column view which gives it a different layout.

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Google Maps

Maps on Android tablets have a split column view but now Google is shifting the bottom bar on the left side to give better access.

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Family Link app

The navigation drawer on the Family link app will now have a different look.

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YouTube

Not many changes are expected onYouTube as Google done a fine job of optimising it for tablets.

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Google Duo

The video calling app from Google will reportedly have more centralised controls for large screen devices.

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Google Translate

Another app getting a makeover is Google Translate. It's not clear what changes the app will get as of now.

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Google Chrome

Google Chrome already works quite well on tablets and has a desktop-like experience. However, Google will make multitasking on Chrome better on tablets.

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Gmail

On tablets, users will now see a drawer button on the top for their folders and labels in Gmail.

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Google Photos

Google Photos has been redesigned in the past for a better tablet experience. Google might make a few tweaks to it in the next few months.

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Google One

The Google One app will see a makeover in the navigation drawer.

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Google Messages

The native messaging app from Android will get a two-column view along with other features.

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YouTube Music

It is expected that playlists on YouTube will get a double-column view and have navigation rail, which will take less space on the screen.

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Google Lens

Google Lens will be optimised better for Android tablets. Currently, visual search is available on portrait orientation and Google might change it later this year.

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Google Calendar

It's not clear how optimised Calendar app will be on tablets as it already offers a pretty good experience.

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