As previewed last November, Google Home for Android is giving the media controller a Material 3 redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home media controller getting Material 3 redesign
Author
Send tips/talk to abner@9to5mac.com or @technacity (open DMs).
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’s latest Circle to Search redesign looks like the TVA portals from ‘Loki’
After adding Song Search history, Circle to Search on Android is testing a redesigned animation that looks straight out of Loki.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle now keeping ‘actively used’ goo․gl links, others will stop in August
After originally planning to have all goo.gl URLs stop working later this month, Google will now “preserve actively used links.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 2.5 Deep Think rolling out now for Google AI Ultra
After previewing at I/O 2025 in May, Google is now rolling out the Gemini 2.5 Deep Think mode to AI Ultra subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One Material 3 Expressive redesign drops the graphics [U]
The Google One app on Android is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 4 price leaks with LTE possibly getting cheaper
Following the Pixel 10 series, the US price of the Pixel Watch 4 has leaked and points to cheaper LTE models.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone beta expands rollout of Material 3 Expressive redesign
The piecemeal beta rollout of M3 Expressive (M3E) in the Google Phone app continues with version 185.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Google Home 3.34, 3.35, & 3.36: Camera updates + bug fixes
In April, Google began offering changelogs for the Home app on Android and iOS. Release notes for Google Home 3.34, 3.35, and 3.36 are now available.
Expand Expanding CloseUS pricing for Pixel 10 and 10 Pro leaks with no changes
Google will reportedly not raise the price — which was a concern amidst tariffs — of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle starts rolling out ML-powered age estimation in the US
In the US, Google is beginning to use an age estimation model to detect whether Account users are under or over 18.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages has a new text/chat Details page
Google is rolling out a redesign of the Messages app’s Details experience that leverages Material 3 Expressive.
Expand Expanding Close
Google fixing ‘Failed’ Play system update on Android 16
Google is aware of how some devices, including Pixel, on Android 16 and 16 QPR1 are failing to install Play system updates.
Expand Expanding Close‘Pixelsnap’ charging puck leak confirms Qi2 magnets on Pixel 10
The latest Pixel 10 leak reveals the “Pixelsnap” charger and strongly suggests the presence of Qi2 magnets on the phone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle 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.
Expand Expanding Close
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 Close