Google today announced “Search profiles” as a new way for website owners and creators to “shape their presence on Search.”
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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.
Pixel Phone app rolling out custom Take a Message greetings
After introducing in the beta channel, the Phone by Google app is now letting stable users record custom Take a Message greetings.
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After introducing custom stickers in February, Google Photos for Android now saves and stores everything you’ve created in a folder.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Go rolling out to replace Google Assistant on Android Go phones
The deprecation of Google Assistant continues today with Gemini Go for Android Go devices that have entry-level specs.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary 2606 greatly expands Dynamic Color theming on Pixel
Google today rolled out Android Canary 2606, with this preview build introducing expanded Dynamic Color theming options on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Labs ‘Dreambeans’ app is like a hyper-personalized Google Now
Google Labs today announced an experimental Dreambeans app on Android and iOS to “proactively dream up personalized daily stories that cut through the clutter and connect you to what matters.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will let websites opt-out of AI Mode & Overviews in Search
Google announced today that it will let publishers determine whether their websites appear and are used by AI Mode and AI Overviews, independently of regular Search results.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Fitbit Air blueprints to let anyone make bands, accessories
Google is leaning into the Fitbit Air’s swappable pebble design to let anyone make their own accessories. This move is rather Google-y and reminiscent of the company’s earlier days.
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YouTube TV subscribers can get 50% off Google TV Streamer
YouTube TV is offering members a 50% discount on the Google TV Streamer via a Google Store promo code.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a update [U]
Google on Wednesday afternoon announced a new software update for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out Android fake call detection that uses RCS
Phone by Google wants to combat the “growing threat of impersonation scams” and protect Android users against “sophisticated, AI-powered deepfake attacks” with fake call detection.
Expand Expanding CloseJune Android Drop: Quick Share AirDrop expansion, AI in Play Books, & more, Android 17 coming soon
Google today announced the latest spring features with the June Android Drop. At the same time, Google teased that “even more exciting updates [are] coming soon in Android 17.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out final Android 17 Beta 4.1 update for Pixel
Ahead of the stable launch, Google is releasing Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel devices. This “minor update” is a bug fixer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Speaker gets June release date from one retailer
The Google Home Speaker was first teased at Made by Google 2025 last August with more details coming in October. Following the Pixel 10a and Fitbit Air, Google’s new Gemini speaker might launch on June 25.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive rolling out powerful document scanner redesign for higher-end Android devices
After testing got underway last year, Google Drive is now rolling out a redesigned document scanner on Android with powerful, on-device features.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Spark rolls out to Google AI Ultra in the US: How it works
As previewed last week, Gemini Spark is now available in the US for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle adjusts Gemini’s new usage limits in response to complaints
At I/O 2026 last week, the Gemini app switched to compute-based usage limits. In response to “feedback about hitting limits too quickly,” Google today announced some changes.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gemini Live voices rolling out, Android widget gets Neural Expressive icons
Following last week’s Neural Expressive redesign, the Gemini app is rolling out new voices for the main chat experience and Gemini Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Buds app update brings new gradient icon
Besides new firmware for the latest earbuds, Google is also rolling out an update to the Pixel Buds app on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home can now use what cameras see as automation starters, Android widget improved
The latest Google Home update lets you tap into Gemini’s camera scene understanding for automations, while there are a slew of updates across the Home app and voice assistant.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode and AI Overviews will highlight your Preferred Sources
After introducing for regular Search results, Google is bringing Preferred Sources to AI Mode and AI Overviews.
Expand Expanding CloseGradient Google icon redesign rolls out on iPhone and web [U]
Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health Premium joins AI Pro as weekly email redesigned
Besides the new mobile app fully rolling out today, Google Health is joining the Google AI Pro subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new settings for Search Services History & Personalized Recommendations
Google Search is adding two new settings related to your history and personalization. The aim is to provide users with “more control over saved history and personalized recommendations.” This is rolling out over the coming weeks, and users are beginning to receive email and in-app notifications.
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