In addition to 3.6 Flash, Google today is also updating Gemini for macOS with the Neural Expressive redesign.
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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.
Gboard rolling out M3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts on Android
After months of testing, Gboard is now rolling out a redesign of the shortcuts page that leverages Material 3 Expressive.
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Google Meet is rolling out a new homepage on the web “to help you stay organized and prepared throughout your entire meeting workflow.”
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As we wait for 3.5 Pro, Google today announced Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, while providing updates on what comes next.
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Google Photos has rolled out a “classic search” toggle for Ask Photos that delivers a big quality-of-life improvement.
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Snapseed Camera adds geotags & saving originals on Android
Another update for the Snapseed Camera on Android this month introduces location metadata and support for saving the original image.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2
With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release.
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With the QPR1 preview winding down, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android
YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.
Expand Expanding CloseAll Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage [Update: Email]
Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6
While we wait for the Pixel 11 launch, rumors about the Pixel 11a and even 12a are already emerging.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle explains the design of Android’s new Noto 3D emoji
To mark World Emoji Day, Google has delved into the design of its new 3D emoji. As previewed at The Android Show in May, all 3,977 emoji characters have been redesigned to be three-dimensional.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos rolls out floating bottom bar redesign on Android [U]
Google Photos is finally rolling out a floating bottom bar redesign on Android that updates how you navigate the app.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV for Android adds widgets, Apple Music gets WhatsApp sharing
Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.5 Pro delays due to coding performance, upgraded Flash model in testing
In mid-May, Google announced Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026 and said the Pro version would arrive in June. On stage, Google said it was “showing great improvements.” That deadline has passed with no update on when to expect it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle preps letting you customize Gemini voices by Speed, Energy, and more
After releasing two new options after I/O, Google might soon let you customize Gemini voice across four parameters.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook, with 3.5 + Antigravity upgrade coming to AI Pro
Google announced today that NotebookLM is now called “Gemini Notebook” and previewed upcoming features that users can soon expect.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adds more Connected Apps, including YouTube Music
Google is updating AI Mode with support for more first and third-party apps, just like the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR1 Beta 7 rolling out for Pixel
Following the last release two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Spark gets Workspace upgrades as Google teases AI Pro access soon
Following the last update two weeks ago, Google is rolling out a series of new features for Gemini Spark.
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Following the event announcement last week, Google today released the first Pixel 11 teaser.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle temporarily offers open Pixel Care+ enrollment for Pixel 9 and 10
Google today announced a limited-time Pixel Care+ open enrollment period for existing Pixel 9 and 10 owners.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.03 rolls out: More Today stats, naps part of sleep total [U]
Google is rolling out version 5.03 of the Health app with more quality-of-life updates on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemma 4 optimized for the Pixel 10’s TPU
Google today announced Gemma 4 E2B for TPU that’s designed to run natively on the Pixel 10’s TPU. Gemma is Google’s series of open models that can run on-device.
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