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Audiobook Previews Now on YouTube, Kids Get More Free eBooks

Tim May 2, 2024 1

Google Play Books announced a few new ways to access book content this week, such as bringing audiobook previews to its YouTube channel and expanding its library of free nonfiction ebooks for kids. For those free books, Google says that they all fall under the...

Google Play Books Gets a Fancy New Logo

Kellen June 9, 2023 2

I don't think I've opened Google Play Books in 7 or 8 years, but that streak has since ended, as I did so today to check out the new logo/icon that's rolling out. It is very much a modernized take on the old logo that still fits the app's long-running identity...

June’s Android Feature Drop Headed to Your Devices: Widgets, Spotify, and More

Kellen June 1, 2023 13

It's June 2023 Android feature drop time! This morning, Google unwrapped at least 7 new features that are on the way to Android phones, tablets, and wearables, all of which do not require you to own anything a part of the Pixel brand. This fun stuff is for...

Google Gives Android Another 10 New Features We Can All Enjoy

Kellen December 1, 2021 4

To cap 2021, Google has announced another batch of software features that will come to most Android devices, from widgets to Google Assistant to Android for Cars, there is a lot to talk about. While you won't all get everything, because some of this stuff is...

Bubble Zoom in Google Play Books is the Best Way to Read Digital Comics

Tim July 21, 2016 3

Introduced at the best time, given this week is SDCC, Google Play Books is getting a new feature exclusively for those who enjoy reading comic books on digital devices such as tablets and smartphones. Called Bubble Zoom, this feature intelligently recognizes...

Night Light Feature for Google Play Books Makes Nighttime Reading Easier on the Eyes

Tim December 15, 2015 18

Google Play Books, Mountain View's dedicated book and magazine reading app, is receiving an update via Google Play that brings a new feature called Night Light. With Night Light, Play Books will automatically adjust the amount of blue light given off from the...

Google Play Books Receive Update to Better Handle Comic Books

Tim November 12, 2015 10

In an update to Play Books from Google, enjoyers of comic books will find a new way to enjoy their reading on mobile devices. Thanks to the update, when you are viewing comic books through the Play Books app, you can turn your device to the side, allowing you...