Currently, tapping on a Smart Reply in Google Messages immediately sends the suggestion, but the latest beta reveals an upcoming “Tap to Edit” preference that will make for a nice quality-of-life improvement.

At the moment, Gemini’s “Computer Use” efforts are focused on desktop web as seen by the Gemini Agent available for AI Ultra subscribers. Availability on Android seems inevitable, with 16 QPR3 Beta 2 preparing for that with a new “Screen automation” permission.

Just like other modern devices, the Pixelsnap Charger will see firmware updates, with the latest version of Pixel Stand revealing some details.

At this point, Google Voice is primarily an enterprise service, with the vast majority of new features for paid customers. Google Voice is now working on a “Gemini Notes” capability.

Google appears to be working on more Android Auto updates, including potential support for Cast and a redesign of the music player to go with Material 3 Expressive.

The Google Phone app is working on an “Expressive Calling” feature that lets you tell the person on the other end why you’re reaching out to them, including if it’s urgent.

Google wants to use the Pixel Watch to identify signs of high blood pressure, and is readying a Fitbit Hypertension Study.

As part of Gemini for Home, there will be a redesign of the Google Home app and here’s a quick look at it.

Besides “Google Home Speaker,” there are more details about the “Home Premium” subscription that is replacing Nest Aware.

On October 1, Google is set to reveal updated 2K Nest Cams and a smart speaker. We might now know what the latter will be called: “Google Home Speaker.”

Google is rolling out a new Android Auto update, v15.1, in beta this week which hints at the ability for Gemini to leverage your car’s “precise” location in order to better improve navigation.

Google has started rolling out its Android Auto 15.0 release, but the update doesn’t deliver on long-awaited features, and the tidbits that are coming to the surface still aren’t available.

The latest Google Phone beta (version 184) reveals that “Call Message” is the next Pixel Call Assist feature. 

Google’s new AI Mode is a built-in part of the Pixel Launcher’s search bar whether you like it or not, but the company appears to be building out a way to turn it off.

Last week, a “Magic Cue” capability for the Pixel 10 leaked, and Gboard today revealed upcoming “Pixel Sense” integration.

As previewed earlier this year, Google is getting ready to add a “Battery health assistance” setting to help long-term Pixel usage.

The Phone by Google app is moving closer to a redesign of the incoming call screen that lets you pick between “Single tap” or “Horizontal swipe.”

Last month, AI Mode gained Google Lens integration (as depicted above) to power multimodal search. Google is now working on “Live for AI Mode.” 

Google confirmed that Gemini was replacing Assistant on watches last month. Gemini should arrive on Wear OS as a straightforward app update.

Google Messages looks to be planning a sizable update to group chats, with the highlight being an ability to “join this group with this unique link or QR code.” 

It’s no secret that Google is planning to bring Gemini to Android Auto and, while that’s still not live, Android Auto 14.0 is now rolling out to all users and brings more hints that Gemini is just around the corner.

Last month, Google teased what’s coming next to Gemini Advanced, and work on letting Gemini app users generate video with Veo 2 is finalizing. 

Google has released the first Android Auto 14.0 update through its beta program and while there are no major user-facing changes, code behind the scenes continues work on temperature controls.