Following yesterday’s introduction, Google is rolling out the “My Pixel” app to replace Pixel Tips.
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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 Keep rolls out Material 3 Expressive redesign
After the redesign started rolling out last month, Material 3 Expressive is now widely available for Google Keep on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android Canary 2508: Flashlight brightness, icon shapes
Yesterday, Google released Android Canary 2508 as the third release in the new program. Besides integrating Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 changes, it makes two sizable additions.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google Password Manager’ shortcut is now available in the Play Store
In addition to the Material 3 Expressive redesign, Google has released a Password Manager “app” that serves as a more prominent homescreen shortcut.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolls out big Material 3 Expressive redesign
Compared to the other redesigns, Material 3 Expressive for Phone by Google thoroughly updates how you use the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Password Manager rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Google Password Manager on Android is widely rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign that is mostly updated components but with one genuinely useful addition.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode expanding to 180 countries, getting agentic restaurant finder, more
After launching in three countries, Google is now bringing AI Mode to many more countries around the world, while AI Ultra subscribers will get to use the first agentic capability.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]
The Android 16 preview cycle continues today with QPR2 Beta 1 today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app update brings new homescreen widget shapes
Ahead of Gemini Live visual guidance beginning to roll out next week, a new update to the Gemini app on Android redesigns the homescreen widget.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live on Pixel 10 gets native audio, while Pixel Watch 4 lets you raise-to-talk
With the Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4, Google is announcing the latest Gemini app features.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 1 rolling out for Pixel
Ahead of the QPR1’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign going stable, Google is starting the Android 16 QPR2 Beta today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘Gemini for Home’ and briefly shows new smart speaker
At Made by Google 2025, Google detailed “Gemini for Home” and briefly showed what appears to be a new first-party smart speaker.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 10 Phone app can translate your voice and Take a Message
Besides Magic Cue, Voice Translate in the Phone app is Google’s other tentpole on-device AI feature for the Pixel 10 series.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro 2 Feature Drop update adds Adaptive Audio, head shake gestures, more
Alongside the Pixel Buds 2a, Google announced a big Pixel Buds Pro 2 software update coming in September, while there’s a new Moonstone color.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 gets new Journal app, Recorder music creator, Gboard Smart Edit, more
With the Pixel 10, Google is introducing a new Journal app that lets you quickly jot down what’s happening in your life. There are also updates to Pixel Recorder, Screenshots, and Studio.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm announces Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with satellite connectivity, no performance changes
Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 and W5+ Gen 2 as its latest chip for smartwatches.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 debuts the proactive ‘Magic Cue’ and Google Now-like ‘Daily Hub’
For the Pixel 10 series, Magic Cue is one of the tentpole AI features, with Google believing that proactive contextual suggestions will change how you use a phone.
Expand Expanding CloseMajor Fitbit app redesign adds dark theme, Gemini-powered ‘Coach’
Google today announced a major update and redesign for the Fitbit app on your phone that adds a Gemini/AI-powered coach. It’s not exclusive to the Pixel Watch 4 and will be available for all past generations, as well as Fitbit devices, with the preview starting in October.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds 2a has noise cancellation & replaceable case battery for $129 [Hands-on]
Alongside the Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4, Google today announced the Pixel Buds 2a. These $129 earbuds feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and come four years after the first generation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle did more than just switch to TSMC for Tensor G5 — This is what’s new
The Pixel 10 series is powered by the Tensor G5, Google’s biggest upgrade to its custom silicon.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 4 hides Google’s biggest upgrade behind classic design & same price [Hands-on]
At Made by Google 2025, Google announced the Pixel Watch 4. While it looks the same, there are significant hardware changes that actually make this a sizable update. I’d go as far as saying that this is the biggest hardware upgrade of all the products unveiled today, but you’ll only notice the changes in person.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, & more
This year, Google announced everything about the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a before the actual Made by Google 2025 presentation gets underway in one hour with a number of special guests.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar rolling out M3 Expressive widgets
With the in-app redesign widely available, Google Calendar for Android is now rolling out M3 Expressive homescreen widget updates.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages homepage redesign rolling out with two variants
After testing since June, Google Messages is rolling out its Material 3 Expressive redesign, including an updated homepage, to the stable channel.
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