After rolling out Live search and chat earlier this month, Gmail now has a useful “Copy code” button for 2FA on Android and iOS.
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Abner Li has worked at 9to5Google since 2015 and in late 2020 took on the role of editor-in-chief. He is keenly focused on tracking what happens at Google, and is often the first to spot new features in Google’s ever-growing family of applications that are updated on a daily basis, including Search, Assistant, Maps, Workspace, Android, Chrome/OS, Wear OS, and YouTube Music.
To him, what Google does greatly impacts the technology space and modern life. Inside the company, he is particularly interested in the key products mentioned above, as well as services like Google Podcasts and Google Lens. Each are massive platforms that can be unwieldy to grasp, with Abner keenly bent on understanding their philosophy and future direction. He is most excited about Google’s plans for augmented reality glasses.
Abner spearheads the APK Insight program at 9to5Google to chronicle all changes in the company’s Android apps, often finding new features before they are officially announced. This includes redesigns and revamps, launches, and new products.
A big area of interest is Google’s hardware division, including Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest. He detailed all of the Pixel 3’s camera features before launch and scooped the 2nd-generation Nest Hub’s Soli-powered Sleep Sensing capability, including how it would integrate with Google Fit.
Recently, Abner detailed the Pixel Watch’s specs in full before launch, including bands and pricing. He also got wind of the Pixel Tablet’s ultimate form factor.
Gemini app for macOS adding send and read iMessage integration
Google’s latest update to the Gemini app for macOS readies local iMessage integration. This follows the app coming to Windows last week.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Now Playing update brings interface tweaks & notifications [U]
The next wave of Pixel app updates is starting with Google rolling out the latest version of Now Playing with interface tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep update tweaks the homescreen widget on Android
Google Keep for Android has rolled out a small tweak to the “Note collection” widget that shows a feed on your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle goes in-depth, and a bit NSFW, on Noto 3D emoji as Android rollout expands
Google Design published a more detailed explanation of Noto 3D today as it expands beyond Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Bench 2.0 focuses on long-horizon tasks, agent evaluations
Google’s development of Android Bench continues today with a version 2.0 that reflects how AI can handle more complex development tasks.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery]
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is rolling out today to continue the development cycle ahead of the stable December launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 now available for Pixel devices, with this release nearly three weeks since the last update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home app brings battery-efficient widget, reduces gray device tiles
Besides Home MCP, Google today is also rolling out Home app (especially for the homescreen widget) and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary 2609 adds ‘Require unlock for Quick Settings’ on Pixel
Google today is rolling out Android Canary 2609 with another update to Quick Settings that lets you require an unlock before making changes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home MCP lets Antigravity, Claude, OpenClaw, & more control your smart home
Google today announced “Home MCP” to let your personal AI agent interact with your smart home devices via the Model Context Protocol.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out September 2026 update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, & 4
As part of the September 2026 Feature Drop, Google today is rolling out a Wear OS update to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking powers Gemini Live, Gmail, & Keep
Google today announced Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking as its “most advanced live dialogue models yet.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR1 September update rolling out with 20 Pixel fixes
The Android 17 QPR1 update with the September 2026 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold.
There are Pixel fixes across Apps, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, System, Telephony, and User Interface.
Expand Expanding CloseSeptember 2026 Pixel Drop: VIPs widget redesign, more Pixel Watch gestures
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Pixel Drop. This is a smaller update, with Android 17 QPR1 bringing the bulk of new features and changes. That said, recent weeks have seen updates for Pixel Journal, Now Playing, Recorder, Screenshots, and Weather.
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Following an extended beta period, Android 17 QPR1 is rolling out to Google Pixel devices with the September 2026 Feature Drop and security patch.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGooglebook pre-orders start on September 21
After previously teasing a fall timeframe, Google is set to open pre-orders for Googlebooks on Monday, September 21.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel 11 series cases are already on sale
Following last month’s launch, Google’s official Pixelsnap cases for the Pixel 11 series are already on discount at Amazon.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Motion Assist bubbles to Pixel, Samsung
After announcing earlier this month, Google has rolled out Motion Assist to Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 17.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet for Android getting vertically stacked card list
Following the homepage redesign and fullscreen passes revamp this year, Google Wallet is trialing a vertically stacked card list.
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Google Health 5.08 rolling out on Android & iOS
Google Health 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS as the smallest update since the May redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Find Hub rolls out new ‘Remembered’ tab with Gemini [U]
Following last week’s Android Drop, Google is now rolling out an app update that brings the “Remembered” tab to Find Hub.
Expand Expanding ClosePossible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker
A new piece of hardware passed through FCC certification today, and the evidence points to it being a Wear OS-powered device made by Google.
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