Google today teased an upcoming redesign of the “Fitbit Community” and “Google Home & Nest Community.”
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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.
Fitbit 4.68 rolling out sleep editing, motivational Coach messages, more personalization
In addition to the Sleep Score redesign, Fitbit this week is rolling out version 4.68 of the Android and iOS apps as a sizable update.
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Over the weekend, we reported on the Fitbit Air and Google Health. We now have our first look at the Google Health brand.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolls out split-view Now Playing redesign on Android, iOS [U]
The split-view Now Playing redesign that YouTube Music has been working on since last year is now widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle hosting The Android Show before I/O 2026: ‘one of the biggest years for Android yet’
For the second year in a row, Google will be hosting “The Android Show | I/O Edition” before I/O 2026.
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Google Wallet is beginning to widely roll out a big redesign of the app on Android that upgrades the passes experience.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel
With the final scheduled release for the Android 17 Beta coming last week, Google today is already moving on to Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo: Where it’s available, upcoming cities, and new features [April 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 11 cities across the US.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit redesigns Sleep Score with detailed metrics, actionable tips
Fitbit Public Preview users are getting a redesigned Sleep Score experience with “actionable advice that will help improve your sleep health.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet adding in-person ‘Take Notes for me’ and Drive ‘projects’
Besides Workspace Intelligence, Google announced a suite of new Workspace features across Drive, Sheets, Meet, and more at Cloud Next 2026. These updates are rolling out over the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘Workspace Intelligence’ and TPU 8t + 8i chips
At Cloud Next 2026, Google today announced “Workspace Intelligence” to provide “highly accurate, personalized context for every app.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds Live Update for flight tracking
As previously teased, Google Wallet for Android now offers Live Updates for tracking your current flight.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home assistant adding Continued Conversation
Instead of having to use Gemini Live for extended speaker or smart display interactions, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is adding Continued Conversation.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s April 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 CloseGemini in Chrome rolling out to Asia Pacific
Gemini in Chrome is now coming to users in Asia Pacific after previously only being available in four countries.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Pro and Ultra subscribers now get higher AI Studio limits
Google AI Studio provides access to Gemini models via your web browser, with AI Pro and Ultra subscribers now getting expanded usage limits.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: ‘Fitbit Air’ is a screen-less Whoop competitor debuting with ‘Google Health’ subscription
At the end of March, Google started teasing a screen-less Fitbit band. 9to5Google can now report that this device will be marketed as the “Fitbit Air.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live redesign replaces fullscreen interface on Android
Visually, Gemini Live has remained mostly unchanged since launch, but Google is now testing a redesign that removes the fullscreen interface on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app bug removes features, reverts UI on Android
A bug with the Gemini app today is responsible for several recent features being rolled back.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebooks are now available for free Gemini app users
After rolling out to Google AI subscribers earlier this month, the Gemini app has now launched notebooks to free users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on Pixel ‘laptop’ and ‘Pixel Glow’ lights that are also coming to phones
Based on the latest Android Canary and Android 17 Beta releases, Google is working on a Pixel “laptop” of some sort that will feature a “Pixel Glow” hardware feature.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 4 [Gallery]
Google today rolled out Android 17 Beta 4 for Pixel devices to continue the preview cycle. This is the last scheduled release, but there could be patches in the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 Beta 4 rolling out for Pixel as last scheduled release
Google is rolling out Android 17 Beta 4 for Pixel devices three weeks after the last release. This is the “last scheduled beta of this release cycle.”
Expand Expanding CloseGucci-branded Android XR smart glasses are coming in 2027
Given how personal and expressive glasses can be, it’s important that they are available in a wide variety of styles. Google’s upcoming Android XR glasses will eventually have designs from Gucci.
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