Google and Nvidia today announced GeForce Now Fast Pass, a streaming tier “built exclusively for Chromebook users.”
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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.
Google rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘Nano Banana Pro’ image gen, editing
Google is following Tuesday’s launch of Gemini 3 Pro with Nano Banana Pro. The image generation and editing model is officially Gemini 3 Pro Image, but the viral moniker is sticking around.
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Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out photo ‘Remix’ with Nano Banana [U]
With the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, Google announced that Messages is adding a Remix editing for photos that will be available on all Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps adding nicknames for reviews & Gemini ‘Know before you go’ tips
Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel ‘Device health & support’ dashboard rolling out
Following AI Notification Summaries, Pixel VIPs and the Journal app, Google is rolling out the “Device health & support” dashboard to older Pixel phones.
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Google Messages adding Android RCS Archival on Pixel for businesses
For businesses and other enterprise environments, Google Messages today announced Android RCS Archival on Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel VIPs prioritized notifications with status bar, AOD avatar rolling out
As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Pixel VIPs picked up a pair of updates, led by prioritized notifications, that are now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Gemini 3 Pro as ‘Gemini Agent’ comes to AI Ultra
Google today is introducing new features for the Gemini app, led by Gemini Agent, made possible by Gemini 3 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Gemini 3 with state-of-the-art reasoning, ‘generative UI’ for responses, more
Google today announced Gemini 3 with the goal of bringing “any idea to life.” The first model available in this family is Gemini 3 Pro with the rollout starting today for the Gemini app and AI Mode.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi rolling out AI-enhanced audio to Android, iPhone
As announced last month, Google Fi Wireless is now rolling out AI-enhanced audio on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode will help you create travel plans, agentic booking launches
After adding shopping features last week, Google is now upgrading AI Mode’s travel capabilities with Canvas.
Expand Expanding CloseWeatherNext 2 is Google’s most accurate forecasting model, now used by Pixel Weather & Search
Google DeepMind and Google Research today announced WeatherNext 2 as its “most advanced and efficient forecasting model.” Notably, it’s helping power forecasts in Google’s consumer apps, including Pixel Weather.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Material 3 Expressive redesigns are rolling out [Updated]
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 and Android 16 QPR1 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail adding unread dots as Google Tasks gets deadlines
Google is giving two of its Workspace apps quality-of-life improvements, starting with unread dots in Gmail.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android gets homepage redesign, black dark theme, & ‘My Stuff’
Following the last redesign in September, the Gemini app has a new look for its homepage and conversations, starting on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets a new way to guide photo-to-video generations
Google is updating the Gemini app today with a better way to use photo-to-video generation by adding visual ingredients.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Journal now available for the Pixel 8 and 9 series
As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing the Journal app introduced this generation to the Pixel 8 and 9 series.
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Google Clock 8.3 rolls out toned down alarm background [U]
Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign in August, Google Clock 8.3 is rolling out with a solid background for alarms and other tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Google Home app 4.3: Edge-to-edge Android design, more
Google is rolling out Home app 4.3 for Android (not yet widely available) and iOS (already live) today as a more sizable update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Pixel Phone app Call Recording
After announcing in September, Google is now widely rolling out Call Recording on Pixel phones that lack AI-powered Call Notes.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM adding Deep Research and Microsoft Word, Google Sheets support
Following last week’s big mobile update, NotebookLM is back with Deep Research and Microsoft Word support.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel AI Notification Summaries start rolling out: How to enable
Following the Pixel Feature Drop on Tuesday, we’re now beginning to see Notification Summaries go live.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out agentic ‘Buy for me’ and AI calling, shopping with Gemini, more
Google is getting ready for holiday shopping with a handful of new features led by agentic AI checkout and calling.
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