Helpful features for Gboard, accessibility apps

Restricted to Pixel users previously, Google is expanding its custom text stickers to Android users who use the US-English version of the Gboard keyboard. The feature lets you create and send personalised stickers by keying in your text and then turning them into stickers through design templates.

New updates — announced via a blog — includes the roll out of more than 1,600 new Emoji Kitchen combinations to help users express themselves by making new hybrid emojis. There is also new rainbow-based stickers to allow people to celebrate Pride Month.

Google is also offering Sound Amplifier which will help people with hearing loss. It uses your phone to amplify and filter important sounds around you. The update brings improved background noise reduction, faster and more accurate sound and a revamped user interface that is easier to see.