Android’s June feature release is here, bringing new skills, widgets, and more

What you need to know

• Google releases new Android features for June 2023.
• The company announced seven new updates and features.
• These are distributed across Android phones, tablets, and Wear OS smartwatches.

Google held a two-hour keynote at its I/O event last month, and while the emphasis was mostly on AI, there were some hardware announcements alongside software improvements. Google today announced seven new updates to make Android devices like Wear OS phones, tablets and smartwatches more useful.

Dark Web report to scan your Gmail address

Google is leveling up on protection and, as part of the initiative, is now providing a report on the dark web. Google One users would be able to verify if their Gmail address has been exposed on the Dark Web. Users can verify this through the Google One app on their Android devices or through the Google One website.

If their Gmail is allegedly compromised, they can ask Google for advice, such as taking steps to be safe online. Users can’t just scan their Gmail addresses. However, they can also check personal information such as the associated social security number.

Access to the Dark Web report is currently restricted to US citizens. However, it plans to expand to 20 more countries in the coming months.

Spotify on your wrist with Wear OS

Wear OS device owners who often rely on Spotify for their music can now stream their favorite tunes right to their wrist with the Spotify app on their Wear OS smartwatches.