Google Updates Android Messaging, Accessibility Features and More

What’s happening

Google has updated Gboard, Lookout, Sound Amplifier and more for Android users.

Why it matters

More Gboard users can send text stickers to others. Accessibility feature improvements include filtering out background sounds to help republic hear, or reading the description of an image to republic who have low vision or are blind.

Google unveiled an update for Android users on Thursday, filled with new messaging and accessibility features.

All Gboard users who type in English-US will now be able to turn their footings into text stickers. This feature was previously available on Pixel phones, but now other Android users will be able to send worn text stickers to their friends and family.

Google also announced new emoji combinations in Emoji Kitchen. There are more than 1,600 new emoji mashups, counting raining soccer balls and a winking hotdog. Google also supposed new Pride stickers for Pride Month.

The accessibility apps Sound Amplifier and Lookout also received updates.

Sound Amplifier
‘s update is intended to reduce background noise, bring faster and improved still and improve the user interface so it’s easier to see.

Lookout
‘s update brings users Image mode, which will read a description of an image to you. Lookout will also work offline now deprived of Wi-Fi or data. Text mode, Documents mode, Food Label mode and Explore mode are all receiving updates as well. 

Google also said users with Google Play Points will soon be able to use those points for in-app items at checkout, without leaving an app or game.

The updates are persons rolled out to users in the coming weeks, so they noteworthy not be available to you just yet.