On the Pixel 11 Pro, we’re seeing a new “Device help” tool for the Gemini app that provides personalized and conversational assistance with your phone.
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Google Clock and Pixel Magnifier roll out icon redesigns
While available on all Android devices, Google Clock received an icon redesign alongside the Pixel 11 launch. An update to Pixel Magnifier also brings a new icon.
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On Saturday morning, you might have noticed an app called “Android Pulse” appearing in the list of available Google Play updates.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 Gboard Writing tools offer ‘Personalized suggestions’ with Gemini Intelligence
On the Pixel 11 series, Google has updated Gboard’s Writing tools with Gemini Intelligence to offer “Personalized suggestions.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle now lets you chat to customize Discover, tune News audio briefings
Google is rolling out updates that let you customize Discover and the Google News audio briefing.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Journal update brings Auto format, Sleep data, and more [U]
With the launch of the Pixel 11, Google is rolling out a handful of updates to the Journal app that are already appearing on older devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard starts rolling out new ‘Emoji size’ setting
As the Pixel 11 series gets Rambler and Google’s new 3D emoji, Gboard is rolling out a new “Emoji size” setting to beta users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 introduces unified ‘Pixel search,’ hides it in the drawer
With the new phones this year, Google is introducing “Pixel search” as a “dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live adds Deep Research as Notebooks come to AI Mode
With the back-to-school season underway, Google is introducing new study tools across the Gemini app and Search.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather update brings new icon & ‘Weather Brief’ rename
The Pixel app updates continue today with Weather getting a new icon and some minor interface tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new gradient ring for subscribers on Android, web
Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you’re subscribed to a paid tier.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Thermometer gets new gradient icon on its way out
After three generations, Google dropped the built-in thermometer from the Pixel 11 Pro. However, like other first-party apps, the Pixel Thermometer app has a new icon.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep, workout support
On Tuesday, Pixel Watch 1 owners encountered a Google Health error message about needing to update their wearable. Google has confirmed that this was a bug and that the original device remains supported.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US
After previewing in May, Google has now finished rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android users in the US.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Screenshots updated with new date and app filters
Following Journal and Recorder, the Pixel 11 update for the Screenshots app is here with the ability to filter “by date range and source.”
Expand Expanding CloseFind Hub for Wear OS adds very basic ‘Find people’ app
Google is rolling out an update to Find Hub on Wear OS that adds a “Find people” app to your watch. The experience was previously just for your devices.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Recorder update brings new Pixel 11 app icon
Following the Journal app last week, Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Recorder that brings the new app icon to older devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.06 rolling out to control the Coach in Today tab
Google Health 5.06 is rolling out on Android and iOS to let you control what Health Coach guidance appears in the Today tab.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets 3.7 Flash & setting to turn off corner media watermarks
When Gemini 3.7 Flash launched yesterday morning, Google said it was just powering the Spark agent in the Gemini app. The updated model is now available for chats.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out ‘Take Notes’ for in-person meetings on Android, web, & iOS
As previewed in April, Google Meet’s “Take Notes for me” feature can now work for in-person meetings.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.7 Flash launches three weeks after last model, live in Spark
Just three weeks after the last release, Google today announced Gemini 3.7 Flash, which continues the company’s accelerated cadence.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Sheets gets a new icon (sort of): Mistake or due to feedback?
The entire Google Workspace family of apps got new icons in May. Three months later, the Google Sheets icon has been updated…
Expand Expanding CloseWhat new Google Messages features are rolling out [August 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 CloseNew Gemini overlay for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch
Gemini on Wear OS is getting a new overlay design that takes after Neural Expressive on Android phones to boost cross-device consistency.
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