Following the first iOS 26.4 preview, Apple Music 5.2 entered beta earlier this week with three new features.
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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.
‘Exclusive’ Google Store coupon takes $350-450 off Pixel 10 series
Earlier in March, the US Google Store kicked off a fairly standard $200-300 sale on the Pixel 10. Some customers are now getting an additional $150 Pixel 10 coupon code that stacks with the original discount and ends very soon.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Google TV rolling out more prominent tab, richer visual responses, & sports briefs
Following the announcement at CES in January, Gemini for Google TV is picking up a number of visual updates.
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Google is announcing a new version of Android Automotive that goes beyond infotainment use cases to control more of the car.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app combines ‘plus’ and Tools menu in cluttered web redesign
Last September, the Gemini app introduced a “Tools” menu. The latest web redesign adds those capabilities into the “plus” menu for a somewhat cleaner Gemini prompt box.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages for web removing QR code pairing
Today, you can use Google Messages for web using QR code pairing or Google Account sign-in. The original login method will soon go away.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat new Google Messages features are rolling out [March 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
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After beta testing for the past several weeks and months, Google Messages today officially announced Mentions and the Trash folder.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages Real-time Location Sharing rolls out (or: How to remove the ‘plus’ dot)
Following the announcement at the start of this month, Real-time Location Sharing in Google Messages for Android is more widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android redesigns voice input to be like audio memos
The Gemini app on Android has redesigned voice input to take after social messaging apps.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android Canary 2603: App lock, Bubbles, Blur, & more
Google today rolled out Android Canary 2603 with a number of user-facing changes compared to the latest Android 17 Beta 2.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]
Later this year, Google is introducing new Android developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an “advanced flow” to disable the verification requirement.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app making ‘Temporary chats’ easier to start
After introducing last August, Google might make the Gemini app’s Temporary chat feature much more prominent.
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Pixel Weather tweaks widget as new icons come to Google Clock 8.6
Google has made a pair of weather tweaks to Pixel Weather and the Clock app (version 8.6).
Expand Expanding CloseGemini screen automation rolling out to Pixel 10 series
Following availability on the Galaxy S26 last week, Gemini screen automation is now rolling out on the Pixel 10 series as part of the March 2026 Feature Drop.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Gemini features you get with Google AI Plus, Pro, & Ultra [March 2026]
At I/O 2025, Google One AI Premium (and Gemini Advanced) became “Google AI Pro,” while a higher, more expensive tier was introduced with “Google AI Ultra.”
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini for Home voice assistant is now more concise, faster, & better at alarms/timers
Google is back with a second big update to Gemini for Home this month that notably improves the voice assistant.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit improves sleep tracking, new Sleep Score and health records coming
Fitbit today announced a number of new features coming to the Public Preview, starting with improved sleep tracking.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Personal Intelligence to free Gemini, Chrome, & AI Mode users
Following the announcement in January, Google is now bringing Personal Intelligence to free users in the Gemini app, Gemini in Chrome, and AI Mode.
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Google is updating Chrome on Android tablets and foldables to be more like the desktop version by adding the bookmarks bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out modem update for original Pixel Watch
Following the last release in October, Google is rolling out a modem update for the original Pixel Watch released in 2022.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Translate rolls out new homescreen widgets on Android
Following the Gemini updates last year, Google Translate for Android is getting a set of new homescreen widgets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app starts rolling out quick access to AI Mode history
The Google app on Android is rolling out convenient, persistent access to AI Mode history for a more integrated experience.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet fully replaces legacy Duo calling
Google Duo is now fully gone, with the company completing its migration to Google Meet as its sole video calling service.
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