Google adds new Android features, including custom calling cards, real-time location sharing in Google Messages, and luggage tracking with partner airlines
Google will let users of its Android mobile operating system set up custom calling cards and share their live location in messages …
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@natlungfy
Natalie Lung
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New: Google will let Android users set up custom calling cards and share their live location in messages, catching up with features that Apple already offers to iPhone owners https://www.bloomberg.com/...
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@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
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Hey folks! We've got some shiny new features to try on your @Android devices 😀 Here's a quick summary of what's coming 🧵! [image]
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@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
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@Tw1ttrr No, it is not! This feature is part of the Android operating system. However, it is not available on all devices. Currently, it's available on Pixel 8, 9, 10 series and on a wide array of Samsung devices, including S26, Fold7, Flip7, and Tab S11.