Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5, and it’s mainly just a bug fixer except for the inclusion of the Gemini Intelligence logo.
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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.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 rolling out for Pixel
Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 less than two weeks after the release with a number of bug fixes for Pixel devices.
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Following the rollout two weeks ago, Google has shared what’s new in the latest Google TV Streamer update.
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Google is introducing deeper integration between Google Wallet and Chrome Autofill to further streamline the experience of filling out forms on the web, like flight check-ins or parking payments.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store Prime Day: Big deals on Pixel 10, Watch 4, Fitbit, & more
The Google Store is kicking off nearly a week of deals that coincide with Amazon Prime Day 2026. There are notable deals on Pixel phones, Watch, and Fitbit.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.02 rolls out: Expanded stats view, Hourly activity, & more [U]
Google Health’s work to address issues and make improvements to the redesigned Android and iOS app continues today with version 5.02.
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iOS 27 will introduce the next big update to Android-iPhone messaging with support for inline replies and photo reactions.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay gets expanded ‘plus’ menu to do more without opening app
Following last month’s big redesign, Google continues to tweak the Gemini overlay on Android and has now expanded the plus menu.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle preps Pixel ‘Audio Memory’ that ambiently tracks your ‘important conversations,’ like AI notetaker pins
Google is working on a new feature called “Audio Memory” for Pixel phones that will “keep track of what you hear throughout your day.”
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]
Following Tuesday’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
Expand Expanding CloseYes, the Pixel Launcher search bar is now slightly taller
If the search bar at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher looks ever so slightly different, it’s because Google made things a tiny bit taller.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live can now access your past chats Memory, Connected Apps info
Following the big Neural Expressive redesign and new voices last month, Google has updated Gemini Live with Memory access.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid developer verification on track for September, ‘Verifier’ service will soon auto-install
Google today published an update on Android developer verification, which is set for its initial launch later this year and will continue into 2027.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android using Bubbles to let you multitask & continue chats
After adding Dynamic Color earlier this month, the Gemini overlay on Android is now using Bubbles to help keep track of conversations.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Screenshots no longer exclusively uses on-device AI
Like Magic Cue late last year, Pixel Screenshots is moving beyond just using on-device AI to leverage cloud processing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar gets 200 event colors & Voice adds Gemini ‘Take notes for me’
Google Calendar this week is adding a nice quality-of-life update that gives users more than 11 colors for customizing events. Additionally, enterprise Google Voice users now have AI-powered “Take notes for me.”
Expand Expanding CloseAI avatars in Google Vids are now available for free users
Google Vids announced today that it’s making AI avatars available to free accounts, with the Workspace video creation tool now used by 7 million users every month.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Speaker available June 25 for $99, pre-orders today
The Google Home Speaker will finally launch and hit store shelves next week with pre-orders starting today in 18 countries.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app on Wear OS gets Material 3 Expressive redesign
Besides updates to the Contacts app, Phone by Google has received a sizable Material 3 Expressive redesign on Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 June update rolling out with 38 Pixel fixes
The Android 17 update with the June 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, 10 Pro Fold, and 10a.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Wear OS 7 to Pixel Watch
Alongside Android 17, Google is rolling out Wear OS 7 to the Pixel Watch today.
Expand Expanding CloseJune 2026 Pixel Drop: Bubbles, screen reactions, Phone app expansions, & more
With the stable Android 17 launch, Google is also rolling out the June 2026 Feature Drop for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Android 17, rolling out now to Pixel
Following four betas, Google is ready to launch Android 17 for Pixel devices. There are a handful of big additions and changes, while today’s release coincides with the June 2026 Pixel (Feature) Drop.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm unveils Snapdragon Reality Elite for XR & START to simplify glass development
At Augmented World Expo 2026, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite as its flagship chip for XR form factors. This includes the latest Android XR devices, like XREAL’s Project Aura.
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