The latest Pixel 10 leak reveals the “Pixelsnap” charger and strongly suggests the presence of Qi2 magnets on the phone.
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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 Video Overviews in NotebookLM
As teased at I/O 2025 in May, NotebookLM is adding Video Overviews to complement the popular audio podcasts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adding Search Live video, Canvas, PDF upload, and more
After adding Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google is updating AI Mode with four big features across Search Live (video with Google Lens access), Canvas, and more.
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Google Workspace working to counter cookie theft with passkeys, more
Google says “attackers are intensifying their phishing and credential theft methods” with an “exponential rise in cookie and authentication token theft as a preferred method.” Google wants to combat this “cookie theft,” especially for Workspace users.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s July 2025 Google System Updates [U: 7/28]
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 CloseGoogle Search rolling out AI Mode to the UK
Following the US and India (earlier this month), Google Search is now launching AI Mode in the UK.
Expand Expanding CloseSearch Live rolling out camera sharing with Google Lens redesign
Following the unveil at I/O 2025, Google is beginning to let AI Mode users share their camera in Search Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini rolling out homepage, prompt bar redesign on Android
Like on the web, Google is rolling out a small redesign of the Gemini homepage and prompt bar on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Charge 6 gets new watch faces, updates for Sense 2 and Versa 4 too
Google is rolling out the latest updates for the Fitbit Versa 4, Sense 2, Inspire 3, and Charge 6, which sees the biggest updates today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out redesign of Android’s QR code scanner
As announced in May, Google has given its default QR code scanner on Android an appreciable redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out AI Mode shortcut for Search widget on Android
Following the Pixel Launcher shortcut, you can now add AI Mode to the Google Search homescreen widget on any Android device.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 gets last Google Store discount before PW4
With just over three weeks before Made by Google 2025, the Pixel Watch 3 is receiving what should be its last discount before the replacement launches.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages on Wear OS getting Material 3 Expressive redesign
Like on Android phones, Google Messages is testing a straightforward M3 Expressive redesign on Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store lists & promotes 3rd-party Nest Protect replacement
Earlier this year, Google announced it was discontinuing the Nest Protect. The intended smoke and carbon monoxide alarm replacement from First Alert is now listed on the US and Canadian Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary 2507 rolling out: What’s new on Pixel
Following the initial release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android Canary 2507 for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle ‘Web Guide’ lab uses AI to organize the Search results page
Beyond AI Overviews and AI Mode, Google is working on “Web Guide” to better organize Search results into categories with additional context and insights.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Following the updated widget in April and changes to the FAB earlier this year, Google Keep for Android is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out native Audio Overviews player on Android, iOS
Gemini has made a nice quality-of-life update for Audio Overviews on Android and iOS by introducing a native, inline player.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 4 gets new side charger that’s still not wireless charging
The biggest hardware (and visual) change for the Pixel Watch 4 sees Google move the charging contacts from the back to the left side with a new, non-wireless charger.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome New Tab Page adding AI Mode shortcut
Like the Pixel Launcher, Google is adding an AI Mode shortcut to desktop Chrome’s New Tab Page.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search rolling out customizable price tracking, virtual try on
Google today announced a trio of new shopping updates for Search, including the ability to customize price tracking alerts.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app preps ‘Call Message’ live voicemail capability
The latest Google Phone beta (version 184) reveals that “Call Message” is the next Pixel Call Assist feature.
Expand Expanding CloseSundar Pichai on agentic 2026, phones over glasses in near-term, and more
Besides the latest on AI Mode and Gemini app adoption, CEO Sundar Pichai talked about agentic experiences and XR glasses during the Alphabet Q2 2025 earnings call.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode has 100M monthly users as 2.5 Pro, Deep Search rolls out
During the Q2 2025 earnings call, Sundar Pichai shared some updates on Google AI Mode’s progress, with the latest features (Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search) announced last week now widely rolling out.
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