Google has confirmed that it’s updated its apps to be used on iOS 15. The search giant promises many new features to enhance the functionality of Google apps on the newest version of Apple’s OS for iPhones and iPads. The large update is named Focus mode, and it’s aimed at users who get many notifications throughout the day.
With Focus mode, when users try to figure using Google apps, notifications are made as relevant and timely as possible, meaning some notifications are muted. One example is when navigating using Google Maps. Google promises that Focus mode will still offer users notifications once they turn or if a change has occurred along the route, and those notifications won’t be changed with Focus mode because they’re timely.
Users still get reminders for things like Google Home if someone unfamiliar is at your door or reminders in Google Tasks linked to a selected time. However, notifications that are timely and don’t require immediate action will attend the Notifications Center. Users can check those saved notifications whenever it’s convenient. Google says the notifications change will begin rollout across its apps within the coming weeks.
Another change for Google apps is greater widgets for the iPad. Previously, widgets were available for the iPhone, and Google says users found them helpful for accessing favourite Google apps and features. Widgets are now available for the iPad and can land for Google Photos and YouTube Music in extra-large versions within the coming weeks.
Another change is in effect immediately and allows users to look for their favourite song in Spotlight. Then, when the song is found, users can play it directly in YouTube music. All the changes are meant to form it easier for users to access Google on their iOS device.
