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Google Tests ‘Ask Photos’ AI Assistant

Google is testing a new feature called “Ask Photos” for select Google Labs users in the US — this tool allows users to ask questions about their photo library, like “Where did we camp last time?” or “What did we eat at the hotel?” and will provide relevant images and responses.

In addition, Google has revamped its photo search capabilities to allow users to search images using natural language descriptions. The updated features are rolling out globally, with more language support coming soon.

WhatsApp to Support Third-Party Chats in the EU

Meta revealed plans to integrate third-party messaging into WhatsApp and Messenger for users in the European Union. The feature will allow messages from other apps, like iMessage and Telegram, to appear in the same inbox as WhatsApp and Messenger messages or be kept separate.

Notifications will alert users when third-party apps are supported, and Meta will add features such as reactions, direct replies, and read receipts.

The feature complies with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, and support for third-party voice and video calls is expected by 2027

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ChromeOS Adds Snap Groups and OCR Text Extraction

Google’s latest ChromeOS 128 update introduces new features such as Snap Groups, similar to Windows 11’s Snap Layouts, allowing users to organize app windows easily.

The update also adds Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for extracting text from images, allowing users to copy, search, or have the text read aloud in 77 languages.

Additionally, camera and microphone privacy controls have been streamlined, and new microphone optimization features aim to improve audio quality during video calls.

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