Following the big Neural Expressive redesign at I/O 2026 last month, Google is rolling out some tweaks to the Gemini overlay on Android.
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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 Messages rolls out ‘Tap to draft’ to stop accidental Smart Replies
After testing in March, Google Messages is now rolling out a new “Tap to draft” behavior for Smart Replies that helps prevent accidental sends.
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The Gemini app’s latest first-party integration is with Google Contacts to provide “personalized insights and responses based on your contacts.”
Expand Expanding CloseNest Mini and Audio are out of stock ahead of Google Home Speaker
With the Google Home Speaker likely shipping this month, the Nest Mini and Nest Audio are now out of stock on the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.01 rolling out with 16 nutrition, fitness, & sleep fixes
The first big update (version 5.01) to the Google Health app is beginning to roll out with 16 additions and fixes to improve on the initial redesign.
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Google Keep on Android is getting some tweaks to the FAB (floating action button) ahead of its new AI voice feature coming this summer.
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Google has completely rolled out its new gradient Workspace icons on Android, iOS, and the web.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Tasks rolls out Material 3 Expressive widget redesign [U]
The Workspace team is finally getting around to updating the Google Tasks widget on Android with Material 3 Expressive.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts comes back [U]
Gboard introduced a Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts in January that is now seeing wider availability for beta users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search adding profile pages for websites and creators
Google today announced “Search profiles” as a new way for website owners and creators to “shape their presence on Search.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app rolling out custom Take a Message greetings
After introducing in the beta channel, the Phone by Google app is now letting stable users record custom Take a Message greetings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos for Android rolling out saved Stickers folder
After introducing custom stickers in February, Google Photos for Android now saves and stores everything you’ve created in a folder.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Go rolling out to replace Google Assistant on Android Go phones
The deprecation of Google Assistant continues today with Gemini Go for Android Go devices that have entry-level specs.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary 2606 greatly expands Dynamic Color theming on Pixel
Google today rolled out Android Canary 2606, with this preview build introducing expanded Dynamic Color theming options on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Labs ‘Dreambeans’ app is like a hyper-personalized Google Now
Google Labs today announced an experimental Dreambeans app on Android and iOS to “proactively dream up personalized daily stories that cut through the clutter and connect you to what matters.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will let websites opt-out of AI Mode & Overviews in Search
Google announced today that it will let publishers determine whether their websites appear and are used by AI Mode and AI Overviews, independently of regular Search results.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases Fitbit Air blueprints to let anyone make bands, accessories
Google is leaning into the Fitbit Air’s swappable pebble design to let anyone make their own accessories. This move is rather Google-y and reminiscent of the company’s earlier days.
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YouTube TV subscribers can get 50% off Google TV Streamer
YouTube TV is offering members a 50% discount on the Google TV Streamer via a Google Store promo code.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a update [U]
Google on Wednesday afternoon announced a new software update for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out Android fake call detection that uses RCS
Phone by Google wants to combat the “growing threat of impersonation scams” and protect Android users against “sophisticated, AI-powered deepfake attacks” with fake call detection.
Expand Expanding CloseJune Android Drop: Quick Share AirDrop expansion, AI in Play Books, & more, Android 17 coming soon
Google today announced the latest spring features with the June Android Drop. At the same time, Google teased that “even more exciting updates [are] coming soon in Android 17.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out final Android 17 Beta 4.1 update for Pixel
Ahead of the stable launch, Google is releasing Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel devices. This “minor update” is a bug fixer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Speaker gets June release date from one retailer
The Google Home Speaker was first teased at Made by Google 2025 last August with more details coming in October. Following the Pixel 10a and Fitbit Air, Google’s new Gemini speaker might launch on June 25.
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After testing got underway last year, Google Drive is now rolling out a redesigned document scanner on Android with powerful, on-device features.
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