Following last week’s announcement, Google shared today how much of a hit Nano Banana has been for the Gemini app.
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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.
Circle to Search rolling out continuous ‘Scroll and translate,’ coming first to Samsung
Following last week’s big Google Translate update, Circle to Search on Android is now adding “Scroll and translate.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather is coming to the Pixel Watch
Google released a “Weather” app for all watches alongside Wear OS 3 in 2022. With the Pixel Watch 4, Google is expanding Pixel Weather beyond Android phones and tablets to Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 September update rolling out with 24 Pixel fixes
The Android 16 QPR1 update with the September 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL. There are Pixel fixes across Audio, Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Kernel, System, Telephony, User Interface.
Expand Expanding CloseSeptember 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel Live Effects, LE Audio sharing, more
With the launch of Android 16 QPR1, Google also announced a September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. Material 3 Expressive is the main addition, but there’s a new feature for the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle brings back Androidify bot maker with ‘AI at its core’
After letting I/O 2025 attendees experience it earlier this year, Google is releasing a new AI-powered Androidify app and website. This joins the Android 16 QPR1 launch and September 2025 Pixel Drop.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR1 with Material 3 Expressive redesign for Pixel
Google today is rolling out a major Android 16 QPR1 update to Pixel devices that brings the Material 3 Expressive redesign. It coincides with the September 2025 Feature Drop and security patch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out camera-free ‘Gallery’ shortcut
Google Messages is addressing how some users do not like the redesigned fullscreen camera + gallery interface by adding a dedicated shortcut to access the latter.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel 10 owners get September 2025 update
The Pixel 10 series launched with Android 16 QPR1, and some owners are now seeing a September 2025 security patch update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle won’t have to sell Chrome or Android, but has to share Search data: antitrust ruling
A federal judge today announced what remedies Google faces after the company was found to have a monopoly in online search.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM rolling new Audio Overview formats: Brief, Critique & Debate
Google is upgrading Audio Overviews in NotebookLM with three additional formats, like Debate, that provide an alternative to the ever-popular podcast style.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Screenshots can now ‘Read aloud’ articles
With the Pixel 10 update, Google introduced a convenient “Read aloud” feature for the Screenshots app.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android getting the full M3 Expressive container treatment
After the initial wave of M3 Expressive, the Gmail for Android redesign continues by placing each email in a container.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive scanner gets redesigned editor with M3 Expressive
In addition to the broader Material 3 Expressive update, Google Drive is redesigning the editor you get after using the document scanner.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android getting Material 3 Expressive tweaks
The Google Chrome interface has remained remarkably consistent over the years, and the Android browser is now getting Material 3 Expressive tweaks to match other first-party apps.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s August 2025 Google System Updates [U]
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 CloseGemini app rolls out Temporary chat
Following the announcement earlier this month, the Gemini app is widely rolling out “Temporary chat.”
Expand Expanding CloseGboard suggestions are now pills, getting simplified settings
With the Pixel 10 series, Gboard introduced generative AI-powered Writing tools and a Smart Edit voice experience. All Gboard users are now seeing some visual tweaks, with reorganized settings also coming.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music redesign moves Search to the bottom bar
YouTube Music for Android is testing a rather big navigation change that moves Search to the bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out custom ‘calling cards’ on Android
Following the broader Material 3 Expressive redesign last week, the Google Phone app is now more widely rolling out calling cards.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Vids rolling out to free users
Since last year, Google Vids has only been available to Workspace customers, and is now rolling out to free users.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app 4.50 rolls out on Android, iOS with dark theme [U]
Ahead of the Gemini-powered Coach preview later this year, Fitbit app 4.50 is rolling out with a dark theme on Android and iOS. This is independent of the Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive’s redesign might have the most Material 3 Expressive
Google Drive started rolling out Material 3 Expressive earlier this month, with the redesign’s wider availability accompanied by a few more components.
Expand Expanding CloseMaterial 3 Expressive redesign rolls out to Google Clock, Pixel Watch app, more
Google Clock 8.1 is now widely rolling out with a Material 3 Expressive redesign. Meanwhile, the last remaining Pixel apps are also getting their revamps.
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