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    You can now download the redesigned Tasker

    Tasker Beta 5.0 is out now. This version brings a big redesign of the app to make it look more modern with traits of Material Design throughout.
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    Gboard lets you search emoji by drawing them

    Gboard seems to be getting a neat new feature. You can search for emoji by drawing them in case you're not sure what to use as a search term. The feature does not appear to be showing up for everyone just yet.
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    Skype is getting a major upgrade

    Microsoft has announced a major revamp of Skype to make it more of a social platform. Features include a "stories" platform for sharing clips with your friends, new emotes and more lively group chats. The experience is available first for Android.
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    Google Photos prepares to add even more enhancements

    The latest update to Google Photos doesn't bring anything notable, but it does prepare to bring some cool new things. Potential changes include the ability to act on a photo (such as archiving it or sharing it) directly after taking a picture, suggested archive targets, and more.
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    Android Pay finally, officially, formally launches in Canada

    After weeks and mints of hints, teasers, and "soons," Android Pay is fully launching in Canada. Support for top banks and retailers will roll out over the next few days.
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    Allo gains selfie clips feature

    Allo is getting a selfie clip feature today. It lets you create a quick selfie gif to send more personalized responses in your conversations.
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    Tasker is getting a revamped UI

    Tasker is getting a new beta release this week, its developers have announced. The app will get a UI overhaul for the first time in a long time, as well customizable Quick Settings and App Shortcuts for those on Nougat or higher.
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    Google Maps update brings Street View images for directions

    Google Maps has received a nice update. The app now shows Street View images for each step in your driving directions, so you'll know if you're at the right corner or intersection. It also brings a bottom bar for location info and directions.
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    Google Allo uses AI to turn your selfie into your own personalized sticker pack

    Google Allo is getting a feature that will let you take a selfie and generate a sticker pack illustrating you in various ways. It uses a combination of AI and artist work to generate stickers that fit your look.
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    Google makes it easier to find events in your area

    An update to Google search on the web and the Google app will make it easy to look up events. You can look up specific event types such as concerts, or even just find something in your area. You can also specify the dates you prefer in case you have a specific day you want to go do something...
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    Any.do update adds integrated calendar and AI assistant

    Any.Do is getting its own built-in calendar for version 4.0. There will also be an AI assistant to help you keep up on your tasks.
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    Waze update brings custom voice instructions

    Waze's latest update allows you to record your own voice instructions to go along with the other alternative voice packs available in the app. The app will ask you to record yourself saying several phrases, however many of the app's directions will still be voiced by the system's default voice.
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    Tesla update brings Powerwall support

    Tesla's latest app update brings support for their Powerwall solar energy panels. You can get real-time data on solar power generation, battery power flow, as well as household energy consumption.
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    Apex Launcher development has been picked up by a new team

    Apex Launcher is returning after a new development team has taken control of the app. The team suggests an update to make it current will arrive this May, and we can expect regular updates from there on out.
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    Instagram gets an offline mode

    Instagram for Android now works offline. This is nice for those who often find themselves without connections when they want to quickly check up on their friends' latest posts. Presumably, the app caches posts while you're online so you can view the content when you slip away from a data...
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    Snapchat adds augmented reality stickers

    Snapchat has added a new type of stickers to their app. They're called World Lenses, and they use augmented reality to let you place objects in the world before recording a Snap. Subjects can walk around the object as if it's really there, and the camera can even show it from different angles if...
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    Google starts rolling out new My Apps and Games section to everyone

    More people are starting to see the revamped My Apps and Games section on Google Play. This new section makes it easier to manage individual updates and also gives more sorting options and more information about updates, such as the date an app or game was last updated.
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    Instagram now lets you categorize saved posts

    Instagram has announced a change that will let you categorize your saved posts with custom names. This should make it easier to swim through the posts you decide to bookmark instead of pecking through an endless list.
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    Google Voice call recording has been fixed

    Google has fixed call recording in Google Voice. The feature has been broken on and off for some time now, but it appears the company has finally tracked down the issue.
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    YouTube is testing a different UI for minimized video playback

    Google is doing more server side testing for the YouTube app's UI. This time, the company is testing a new UI for minimized videos. The new UI includes controls for playback as opposed to a simple playback box as it appears now.
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    Yahoo Mail update brings support for new mail services

    A new update for Yahoo mail adds support for AOL and Outlook users. There are no other known changes.
  22. Android News

    Allo gains NBA sticker pack

    Allo is celebrating the NBA playoffs with a new sticker pack. You can get a collection of stickers to help you represent your team.
  23. Android News

    Airbnb introduces new account security tools

    Airbnb has announced new tools for keeping your account secure. These tools include 2-factor authorization and improved account alerts such as SMS notices to your phone.
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    Samsung's S Health becomes Samsung Health

    Samsung has renamed their health app S Health to Samsung Health. New features include 24/7 online doctor visits, a setting to let you sync your pacemaker, and 6 new devices added to the accessories check function.
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    Nook 4.7 adds voice search

    Barnes and Noble's Nook app has been updated to version 4.7, bringing with it quote sharing, voice search, the ability to move multiple books to the SD card at once, and more.
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