Google is rolling out Cinematic Video Overviews to NotebookLM that go beyond narrated slides, while Canvas in AI Mode is now more capable.
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Find Hub adds Google Messages integration, lost luggage sharing with airlines
Alongside the March 2026 Pixel Drop, Google today announced new Find Hub integrations with Google Messages and airlines to help find lost luggage.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome is switching to a two-week release cycle
Later this year, Google will release major updates for its Chrome browser on all platforms every two weeks to “get features [out] faster.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for Android, iOS rolling out gradient icon redesign
As we previously reported, Google Maps is now rolling out a new gradient icon on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Now Playing redesign with M3 Expressive rolling out
As we’ve been expecting, Google is rolling out a complete redesign of Pixel Now Playing with a dedicated app that’s available via the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out ability to set ‘your calling card’ for everyone
Calling cards in Phone by Google let you personalize calls to your contacts with a fullscreen image. The Google Phone app is now adding the ability to set “your calling card” that other people will see.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign [U]
Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel At a Glance rolling out Sports and Finance updates
Pixel At a Glance is getting its first new information types in quite some time today with Sports and Finance.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android rolls out always-available Reading mode redesign [U]
Chrome on Android has offered a Reading mode for several years now, and Google is now significantly redesigning it.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat new Google Messages features are rolling out [February 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos for Android rolls out sticker creation
After rolling out to iOS in August, Google Photos for Android now lets you create stickers from your images.
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Google Photos rolling out shortcut to local folders
Google Photos for Android is adding a rather convenient shortcut to access your local folders from anywhere in the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is winding down the Pixel Studio app
Pixel Studio was introduced in 2024 with the Pixel 9 alongside Screenshots and Weather. In light of other Google image generation features and integrations, Pixel Studio is going away.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out real-time location sharing
After we spotted earlier this week, Google Messages is beginning to roll out its new real-time location sharing powered by Find Hub.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay redesign on Android adds full Tools menu
The latest Gemini overlay redesign gives you access to more of the prompt box and Tools menu anywhere on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out ‘Past Chats’ personalization to free users
Google is now beginning to roll out the “Past Chats” feature to free users of the Gemini app around the world.
Expand Expanding CloseNano Banana 2 brings Pro quality at Flash speeds, rolling out to Gemini app
Google today announced Nano Banana 2 as its latest image model rolling out now to the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases ‘Gemini Enterprise’ mobile app, adds @Google Chat for Workspace
Last October, Google announced Gemini Enterprise for business users, and the mobile apps are now available. Meanwhile, @Google Chat is now available in the Gemini app for Workspace users.
Expand Expanding CloseScam Detection comes to Samsung’s S26 Phone app as Google Messages gets Gemini boost
At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced Scam Detection updates for calls and its Messages app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle upgrades Circle to Search with Gemini 3 for multi-search, bottom chat UI
Besides Gemini automation, Google today announced the latest Circle to Search features for the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages Details page brings back edit history
After losing with the broader Material 3 Expressive redesign, the Google Messages Details page has regained edit history.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo: Where it’s available, upcoming cities, and new features [Feb 2026]
Waymo autonomous vehicles date back to Google’s self-driving car project that started in 2009. As of today, you can get a ride in 10 cities across the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages more widely rolling out circular read receipts redesign
In August of 2024, Google Messages started testing a circular redesign of read receipts. This has been slowly rolling out since then, and there now looks to be wide availability for beta users.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium Lite adds background play and downloads
Just under a year after expanding to the US, YouTube Premium Lite is adding background playback and offline downloads for “most videos.”
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