Google starts pushing Gmail interface revamp to more users

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Gmail's interface update has been rolling out for a while (at least since February). But Google is starting to push it out to more users, turning the experience into an opt-out instead of an opt-in. I've already spotted it in one of the Gmail accounts I have. This new look brings the Material You styling to Gmail while moving Chat, Spaces, and Meet into one area. 

Since I don't use these varied messaging services on the Gmail account where the redesign has appeared, I no longer see the Chat box at the bottom of the Inbox and Labels panel. You can choose which apps will appear by heading into the Quick Settings menu. 

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'Persona 5,' 'Nier: Automata' will make their way to the Nintendo Switch

For fans of Persona 5 Royal and Nier: Automata, you can enjoy these titles on the Nintendo Switch soon. During its Nintendo Direct Mini event, the company announced that it would bring both titles (including Persona 5's predecessors Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden) to the Switch. Nier: Automata will launch first on October 6, followed by Persona 5 on October 21. Nintendo hasn't shared details on the release of Persona 3 and 4, but we should expect to hear about them soon.

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WhatsApp plans to let iOS users hide their online status

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If you don't want people to find out if you're online, WhatsApp on iOS plans to help you. The Meta-owned messaging app is working on giving you the option to hide your "Last Seen" information. You can limit it to your contacts, some people, or no one at all. You can use this same feature with who can see if you're online on the app.

The company is also working on an edit feature for its messages. It's also developing a new way of reacting to chats. Similar to what it's like with Instagram's Direct Messages, the app will let you use any emoji to react to messages.

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Netflix's 'The Sea Beast' comes to Waze

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Waze has partnered with Netflix to bring its new animated film, The Sea Beast, to the navigation app. You can activate the Sea Beast Mode experience in the app, meeting the dynamic duo Maisie (a.k.a. the precocious stowaway) and Blue (a.k.a. a little beast with a huge mischief streak). Maisie will help you translate Blue's sounds. You'll get introduced to other Beasts when choosing between the Moods: Blue, Red, and Yellow. And you can swap your car for a lifeboat to get into the true seafaring, adventurer spirit even on land.

The Sea Beast is screening at select theatres in Canada now and on Netflix on July 8. It tells the story of a legendary sea monster hunter and a young girl who stows away on his fabled ship.

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