Google Maps has made a small redesign to the heavily used directions interface that provides an overview of trip details.
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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 Pixel adding ‘Battery health assistance’ for long-term use, starting with Pixel 9a
Google this year is introducing “Battery health assistance” on Pixel devices to help “extend their usability.”
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Google Slides getting new sidebar, building blocks, and more
Google Slides on the web is getting a rather notable addition with a new right sidebar that provides quick access to creative tools, including some new ones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 Pro Fold leaks in first renders [Gallery]
Like with the other rumored phones in the 2025 lineup, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold does not appear to be getting major changes, according to leaked renders today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is still rolling out Astra camera and screen sharing to Gemini Live
Besides making 2.5 Pro (experimental) available to all users, Google on Saturday provided an update on Gemini Live’s Astra camera and screen sharing capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is surprisingly rolling out Gemini 2.5 Pro (exp) to free users
In a rather unexpected move, Google announced Saturday that it is rolling out the latest 2.5 Pro (experimental) model to all (free) Gemini app users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Nest teases ‘more helpful home devices in the coming months’
In discontinuing the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock yesterday, Google Nest reiterated its commitment to “building devices for the home.”
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Welcome to episode 47 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the rumored “Pixie” and its relationship to Gemini, as well as Android AOSP changes.
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Google Play ‘Collections’ feed elevates the App library
Google introduced a new “Collections” feature powered by the Play Store last year, and it’s now better highlighting the “App library” aspect.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather now lets you search and view cities instead of saving
In addition to a new version earlier this month, a recent server-side update changes Pixel Weather search so it no longer adds/saves cities by default.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet rolling out Dynamic layouts that modernize the grid
Google Meet is getting a big update with Dynamic layouts that better frame people and video feeds
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit will delete data if you don’t migrate to Google Account by 2026
The Fitbit migration to Google Accounts started in 2023, and will be mandatory in February of 2026 to continue accessing your health data.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Yale Smart Lock with Matter is designed for Google Home
In partnership with Google, Yale today announced the Yale Smart Lock with Matter. This serves as a sequel to the Nest x Yale Lock from 2018, which is being discontinued.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle discontinues Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, 3rd-party successors coming
Google announced today that it is no longer manufacturing the 2013/15 Nest Protect or 2018 Nest x Yale Lock, but has some third-party alternatives lined up.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces new Pixel 9a launch date
After a last-minute delay, Google today announced that Pixel 9a will launch starting April 10.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep rolling out ‘text notes by default’ setting on Android
With the redesign in November, Google Keep for Android introduced a floating action button (FAB) menu to make note creation a two-step process. As we previously spotted, Google Keep is now adding a preference to “Create text notes by default.”
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‘Quick Share from Google’ on Windows is now just ‘Quick Share’
In a minor change, the “Quick Share from Google” Windows app has been “renamed and rebranded” to just Quick Share.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Mind Maps in NotebookLM, more
Following last week’s announcement, Google has rolled out the ability to create Mind Maps in NotebookLM. It joins a number of other additions that the research tool has received recently.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks adds incomplete counts to lists on Android, iOS
After adding “Completed” dates last month, Google Tasks for Android and iOS is adding uncompleted counts to all lists.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app redesigns Health Metrics UI on Android, iOS
Following the Water stats page redesign on Android, the Fitbit is finally revamping the Health Metrics interface.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Maps will find places saved in your screenshots
Ahead of the busy summer season, Google is rolling out a handful of planning and travel tools across Maps (like a handy Gemini screenshots feature) and Search.
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Google has rolled out the last aspect of the March 2025 Feature Drop with an update today to the Pixel Screenshots app that adds Suggestions.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini use cases are mysterious and important
I can give a dozen examples of how I’m using AI, but I doubt another person will find any of them truly useful in their life. Instead, the most useful applications of AI are hyper-specific to the day-to-day things people do, and cannot be packaged in a flashy ad because it would be deemed “boring.” These are the mundane tasks that you accomplish manually and technology might have no insight into.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music now lets you fine-tune AI radios, upload custom thumbnails on Android
After making Ask Music more prominent in the Home feed and bringing to iOS, YouTube Music today announced the ability to tune AI radios, as well as a handful of other features.
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