Google reportedly pushed the notification to some Android devices between Saturday and Sunday. This unique notification was sent through Google Play Services under the title “Your Android has new features”. The notification reportedly opened in full-screen mode and showcased newly added features to Android devices. Some of them include Circle to Search, Google Lens, Google Photos, etc. Notably, users could reportedly open notifications and check out all the new features in a carousel-style layout.
Google has reportedly sent Android a new feature notification
According to a report by 9to5Google, the Mountain View-based tech giant has sent out a message to some Android devices highlighting new features that Android has recently brought to users. Until now, only Pixel smartphones received such notifications via the Tips app. The app will showcase quarterly feature drops, helping users learn more about new features.
Google Android Notifications
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However, according to the report, some Android users have noticed a similar notification on non-Pixel devices. As soon as the user clicks on the notification, a full-screen interface opens highlighting newly released Android features. Users can reportedly flip through multiple screens in a carousel style, viewing one feature at a time.
According to the screenshots shared in the post, each interface came with an image highlighting a visual cue for using the feature, as well as a textual description of the feature. A separate “How to get started” section has reportedly been added where users can learn exactly how to use the feature. At the bottom of the screen, Google also shared information about the availability of this feature.
New features introduced in the notification reportedly include QR code and Circle to Search translation functionality, short videos in Google Lens, expansion of Magic Editor features for non-Pixel devices in Google Photos, and a QR code skipping feature and barcode in Google Wallet.
In addition, the full-screen effects in Google Messages and the green shield icon indicating safe browsing mode have also been highlighted in the Android notification.
