Following our report at the start of this month, Google Photos for Android is rolling out its new gradient redesign of the homescreen icon.
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Android adding ‘one-tap’ media device transfers, new Find Hub item sharing
The latest version of Google Play services (25.46) is rolling out today, and the release notes preview new media and Find Hub features. As always, it takes some time for listed features to actually make their way to users.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay switching to fullscreen glow on Android
The last visual update to the Gemini overlay introduced a four-color glow, and Google now looks to be switching to a fullscreen animation.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolling out 2025 Recap with ‘Ask about your year’ AI chat
It’s not December yet, but YouTube Music is beginning to roll out its 2025 Recap with a pretty interesting “Ask about your listening” experience made possible by AI.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home AI Descriptions will now skip ‘generic’ motion-only events, Gemini voice assistant gets fixes
The latest edition of the Google Home releases notes today are not tied to a specific version of the app, and focus on Gemini for Home improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos tests story-inspired ‘Shortcuts’ redesign
Google Photos is testing a carousel redesign for the “Shortcuts” that appear at the top of the Collections tab on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail for Android notifications adding photo & attachment previews
After adding the “Mark as read” action, Google is modernizing Gmail for Android notifications with photo previews.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live now captions you, Search Live gets homescreen shortcut
Last week, Gemini Live got a big model upgrade, and now a quality-of-life update improves the captions experience.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Quick Share now works with AirDrop on iPhone, starting on Pixel 10
Google announced today that Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop system on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to allow for easy file transfer between platforms/operating systems.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chromebooks getting exclusive GeForce Now ‘Fast Pass’ tier
Google and Nvidia today announced GeForce Now Fast Pass, a streaming tier “built exclusively for Chromebook users.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘Nano Banana Pro’ image gen, editing
Google is following Tuesday’s launch of Gemini 3 Pro with Nano Banana Pro. The image generation and editing model is officially Gemini 3 Pro Image, but the viral moniker is sticking around.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign
Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out photo ‘Remix’ with Nano Banana [U]
With the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, Google announced that Messages is adding a Remix editing for photos that will be available on all Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps adding nicknames for reviews & Gemini ‘Know before you go’ tips
Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel ‘Device health & support’ dashboard rolling out
Following AI Notification Summaries, Pixel VIPs and the Journal app, Google is rolling out the “Device health & support” dashboard to older Pixel phones.
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Google Messages adding Android RCS Archival on Pixel for businesses
For businesses and other enterprise environments, Google Messages today announced Android RCS Archival on Pixel phones.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel VIPs prioritized notifications with status bar, AOD avatar rolling out
As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Pixel VIPs picked up a pair of updates, led by prioritized notifications, that are now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Gemini 3 Pro as ‘Gemini Agent’ comes to AI Ultra
Google today is introducing new features for the Gemini app, led by Gemini Agent, made possible by Gemini 3 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi rolling out AI-enhanced audio to Android, iPhone
As announced last month, Google Fi Wireless is now rolling out AI-enhanced audio on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode will help you create travel plans, agentic booking launches
After adding shopping features last week, Google is now upgrading AI Mode’s travel capabilities with Canvas.
Expand Expanding CloseWeatherNext 2 is Google’s most accurate forecasting model, now used by Pixel Weather & Search
Google DeepMind and Google Research today announced WeatherNext 2 as its “most advanced and efficient forecasting model.” Notably, it’s helping power forecasts in Google’s consumer apps, including Pixel Weather.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Material 3 Expressive redesigns are rolling out [Updated]
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 and Android 16 QPR1 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail adding unread dots as Google Tasks gets deadlines
Google is giving two of its Workspace apps quality-of-life improvements, starting with unread dots in Gmail.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android gets homepage redesign, black dark theme, & ‘My Stuff’
Following the last redesign in September, the Gemini app has a new look for its homepage and conversations, starting on Android.
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