Following the announcement on Wednesday, Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS via a Play Store update, with the Google Assistant replacement already live for some 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 TV Streamer gets tweaked box that’s more conventional and secure
Last year, Google introduced new Plastic-Free Packaging across all its hardware as part of its 2025 goal announced in 2020. The company has now adjusted the box for the Google TV Streamer.
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Chrome for Android tweaks the controls for Tab Groups
The tweaks to Tab Groups in Chrome for Android continue today with Google rearranging the bottom strip of controls.
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How Android 16’s Advanced Protection secures Chrome
With Android 16, users can enable Advanced Protection to “activate Google’s strongest security for mobile devices.” The Chrome for Android team has now detailed how Advanced Protection works.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search adding AI Mode and gaming help on Android
As part of the Galaxy Fold 7 and Flip 7 launch, Google is announcing the latest Circle to Search, which is now available on 300 million Android devices, features for everyone. Google’s other big update today is Gemini for Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch, Samsung, and more
After announcing in May at The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google is now beginning to roll out Gemini for Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid getting new ‘System services’ settings page to view, update background Google apps
Various Google services on top of the mobile operating system make up the modern Android experience. Google is now adding a new ‘System services’ settings page to manage all the background services installed on your Android device and more easily update them.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 July update rolling out with just two Pixel fixes
The first monthly update to Android 16 is rolling out with the July security patch for the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Google Home Broadcast support
The Gemini app is getting the ability to Broadcast messages to your Nest speakers and smart displays using the Google Home integration. This is rolling out now.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail ‘Manage subscriptions’ list rolling out on Android, iOS, and web
Gmail rollouts often take some time to complete, with Google today making official the new “Manage subscriptions” feature that lets you easily unsubscribe.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store Prime Day: Big deals on Pixel 9, Watch 3, more
The Google Store is kicking off “summer deals” that coincide with Amazon’s Prime Day 2025. There are notable deals on Pixel phones, Watch, Nest, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches AI Mode in India as first international expansion [U]
Since the March announcement, AI Mode has only been available in the US, but Google is now bringing it to India.
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Gemini app greeting goes blue with new icon
With the new Gemini icon widely rolled out on mobile, Google is continuing to remove the old blue-purple gradient across the app with a new greeting.
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Google Store now prominently highlighting ‘Fi Wireless’
The Google Store in the US is now getting a prominent promotion for “Fi Wireless” alongside Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gemini icon comes to Android and iPhone
Updates this week to the Gemini app on Android and iPhone introduce a new app icon that adopts the four Google colors.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Watch 4 case colors and new band options leak
Compared to the Pixel 10 series, the Pixel Watch 4 has yet to extensively leak this cycle. That’s now changing with details about Pixel Watch 4 colors across cases and bands.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google Pixel Buds 2a’ and ‘Wireless Charger’ might launch with Pixel 10
A leak today provides a better idea of what first-party accessories, like Pixel Buds 2a, Google could announce alongside the Pixel 10 series in a few weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseJuly 2025 Pixel update should bring Android Auto, Wi-Fi fixes
We’re not expecting the July 2025 Pixel update to start rolling out until next week, but Verizon’s changelog provides an early preview.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle brings Veo 3 to all Gemini app ‘Pro’ subscribers worldwide
Veo 3, Google’s latest video generation model, is now available around the world in the Gemini app for AI Pro subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Gems are coming to the Gmail, Drive, and Docs side panel
Gems are customized instances of Gemini tailored for specific tasks. After previously being limited to the Gemini app, Gems are now coming to the Gmail, Docs, and other Google Workspace side panels.
Expand Expanding ClosePrivacy dashboard, app permissions get M3 Expressive with June Google Play system update
The M3 Expressive rollout continues today with more of the Android 16 QPR1 system UI getting refreshed, including the Privacy dashboard and app permission prompts.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app update brings new icon to Android as widget adds Astra shortcuts
Google is rolling out the new Gemini icon to Android, while this app update also brings some tweaks and new shortcuts to the homescreen widget.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos details photo view redesign, ‘Add to’ replaces Lens
In addition to the upcoming editor redesign, Google Photos is revamping the app’s photo view.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s new logo is rounded as model picker tweak emphasizes function
The new Gemini logo continues to roll out today, while Google has made a tweak to the model picker that prioritizes function over version.
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