The YouTube TV Live Guide redesign is now widely rolling out to the Android and iOS apps.
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Yes, the Google app icon is now bigger on Android [U]
The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app and AI Mode adding product checkout, Google Search getting ‘Business Agent’
Google is embracing “agentic shopping” wherein users can easily make purchases through the Gemini app and AI Mode.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher rolls out search shortcut to quickly ‘open’ apps
After the 2022 removal and restoration for some users last year, Pixel Launcher search is once again letting you open apps using the keyboard.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gmail AI features replacing Gemini side panel for some
With the launch of “in-line AI experiences” in Gmail yesterday, Google has shared that the Gemini side panel is going away for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube rolling out search filters update that renames and removes
YouTube is rolling out updates to its video search filters that include renames, removals, and other adjustments. These changes aim to “align better with your expectations.”
Expand Expanding CloseGmail making Help Me Write, AI summaries, & Suggested Replies free for all
Besides previewing the future of Gmail today, Google is making a number of AI features that previously required a subscription free for personal accounts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces the future of Gmail with AI Inbox & new AI Overview search
Google today previewed the future of Gmail, with new features like AI Overviews for search that are rolling out starting today and the upcoming ”AI Inbox.” This comes as Gmail has over 3 billion monthly active users.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard shortcuts getting M3 Expressive redesign at the expense of density
Gboard for Android is slowly getting M3 Expressive, but the shortcuts page redesign comes at the expense of density.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages getting new long-press menu for texts, images
Following the camera and gallery redesign, Google Messages is testing a new long-press menu for text and image actions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive regains full Material 3 Expressive redesign
Last year, Google Drive’s Material 3 Expressive redesign rolled out in a piecemeal fashion and saw one aspect revert. The full revamp with the container component is now available.
Expand Expanding CloseYour Pixel might be buggy after latest Google Play system update
A Google Play system update is rolling out to Pixel owners, and we’ve noticed across several devices that the install process is a bit buggy.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is bringing the big Snapseed redesign to Android
Back in June, Google surprisingly released Snapseed 3.0 for iOS, and has now confirmed that the new version is coming to Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates Snapseed for iPhone with retro film camera
Back in June, Google surprisingly brought back Snapseed but only on iOS. The app’s latest update introduces a retro “Snapseed Camera” for iPhone users.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music lyrics sharing adding AI-generated backgrounds
YouTube Music introduced the ability to share lyrics last year and is now upgrading the background options with generative AI.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages tweaks the camera to show more of your gallery
Google Messages is more widely rolling out some tweaks to the combined camera and gallery interface on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini will let you control Google TV settings, getting richer Photos support & responses
At CES 2026, Google previewed upcoming Gemini for Google TV features that take better advantage of the large screen form factor.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets faster model switching from @-menu
With the launch of Gemini 3 Flash, the Gemini app’s model switcher expanded, and there’s now a faster way to make a selection.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Camera brings Photo Sphere-esque Panorama mode to Pixel 8
With the Pixel 9, Google introduced a new Panorama mode, and the latest Camera update brought it to the Pixel 8 series.
Expand Expanding CloseFind Hub app rolling out map layers support on Android
Following last week’s quiet release of Find Hub for Wear OS, Google is rolling out support for map layers on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home camera updates improve Familiar Face, animal detection, more
The latest Gemini for Home updates are focused on camera improvements for Nest and other compatible devices.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Messages features are rolling out [December 2025]
Like most Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features. However, it takes the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch these capabilities in stable even after they are announced. From various reports, Google itself, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music might be settling on this Now Playing redesign
For over a year now, YouTube Music has been testing various Now Playing screen redesigns on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages toning down how thirsty Nano Banana Remix is
It’s not hyperbolic to say that Google has been very thirsty about Nano Banana following its viral success. In Google Messages, the access points for the Nano Banana-powered Remix are being greatly toned down following the November launch.
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