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Google has a bunch of apps that are used worldwide across platforms. The tech giant regularly updates them to improve the user experience. And in the latest move, Google recently introduced an emoji-based icon for saved places in Maps. Plus, the company is reportedly testing options such as a new 'Proofread' feature in Gboard and a glowing subscribe button on YouTube.

Let's understand each of them in detail.

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Emoji In Google Maps

The new feature announced on Maps will help users mark their saved places using their favourite emoji. "NEW UPDATE: now you can customize your saved places with emojis to help you find your fav spots faster," @googlemaps said in a recent X post.

How To Add Emoji To Maps

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app

Step 2: Search for a place that you want to mark with an emoji

Step 3: Look for the 'Save' button next to 'Call' and tap it

Step 4: Tap on 'New list' and give the list a name

Step 5: Now tap on 'Choose Icon' and select the desired emoji

Step 6: Enter a short description and checkmark the location

This option is widely available on Android and iOS.

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'Proofread' In Gboard

According to a 9To5Google report, Google is rolling out a 'Proofread' feature for beta users on Gboard version 13.4 on Android. It sits within the toolbar to let users check grammar and spelling in their writing using generative AI.

In eligible devices, a new 'Fix it' prompt appears in text to let users fix errors, followed by an explanation from Google on how the feature will work, and the inputs shall be shared with Google for processing. The 'Fix it' prompt works once the user taps on it. Secondly, the 'Proofread' button within the toolbar corrects grammar and spelling errors.

Glowing Subscribe Button on YouTube

The company is also experimenting with a new subscribe button that glows once the video host speaks 'subscribe' in the video. It is reportedly available to some users on the web. You can read more about this feature here.

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