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The Gemini update for Android Auto introduces more detailed responses and interactions, which some drivers find helpful and others find verbose or problematic, leading to mixed reactions and calls for fixes from Google.
Google resolved a widespread outage on Friday morning that affected its search engine, news feed, and other products, with over 1,000 user reports of issues. The cause remains unclear, but the glitch impacted Google News, Discover, and other services. The outage follows recent criticism of Google's AI-powered search engine feature, Overviews, and the release of documents about its search algorithm.
Discord has announced a brand refresh for its ninth anniversary, featuring a darker brand color. Despite the changes being subtle, users are already making fun of the rebrand, highlighting the challenges companies face when updating their brand identity.
Reactions to the rumored design of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have been mixed, with some praising the new iPhone-esque design as a premium evolution of the Pixel line, while others criticize it for resembling an iPhone. Some users appreciate the flat-sided design and camera bar for stability, while others express concerns about Google's direction in mimicking Apple. Despite the mixed reactions, many are eager for the release of the new devices.
Google Maps has introduced a new color palette, which has received mixed reactions from users. The changes include a brighter mint green for parks and forests, a colder shade of blue for water, and gray roads. Some users appreciate the improved visibility of parks and forests, as well as the clearer differentiation between locations and road names. However, others find the new colors cold and uninviting, and criticize the confusion caused by the translucent blue used for alternate routes. Former Google Maps designer Elizabeth Laraki also expressed concerns about the cluttered design. Overall, opinions on the new color palette vary, and users are encouraged to share their thoughts.