The fullscreen Google Account switcher started rolling out earlier this year, and the menu redesign is now coming to the remaining first-party apps.
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Abner Li has worked at NewGeekGuide 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 NewGeekGuide 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 Maps for Android shrinks FABs, updates location button
Google Maps has updated two key buttons for location and directions that people interact with constantly throughout the day.
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Every single Home speaker and Nest smart display that Google released in the last decade will support Gemini. However, Gemini Live requires newer devices and a subscription.
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With the launch of Gemini on Home, Nest Aware is no more. It’s being rebranded to Google Home Premium with an Advanced tier that unlocks the full set of “AI camera” capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google Home Speaker is coming in 2026
Gemini is first coming to every smart device that Google launched in the past decade. Next year, the Google Home Speaker is launching for $99.99.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is Gemini for Home and the redesigned Home app, rollout starts today
Gemini for Home does more than just replace Google Assistant on smart speakers and displays. Featuring a rebuilt Home architecture, it adds intelligence to cameras and makes possible a redesigned Home app for Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro 2 adds ‘Fully charged’ alert, stays in Battery widget & more
With the latest update, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 now broadcasts its battery life to all your devices, while there’s now a “Fully charged” notification.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo adds YouTube Music support, new ‘My car’ tab
Waymo now supports YouTube Music as its third streaming provider. Meanwhile, the Waymo app now has a “My car” tab.
Expand Expanding CloseNo, Pixel Satellite SOS isn’t available on the Pixel 7 or 8
In the past day or so, the Pixel Satellite SOS settings page has accidentally appeared on older Google devices. This is a bug, with no new functionality for the Pixel 7 or 8 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds support for ninth state ID on Android
Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for North Dakota state IDs. This follows the last launch in August.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher search bringing back ability to quickly open apps
Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it without leaving the keyboard.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updating Drive for desktop with AI ransomware detection
Google Drive for desktop on macOS and Windows is adding AI-powered ransomware detection that can stop syncing and allows for easy file restore.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adding images to boost visual, shopping results
Google is updating AI Mode to offer a more visual experience when searching for inspiration and shopping.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on high blood pressure screening with Pixel Watch
Google wants to use the Pixel Watch to identify signs of high blood pressure, and is readying a Fitbit Hypertension Study.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s September 2025 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini rolling out to Google Drive for Android, iOS
Following Gmail and Docs, Gemini is coming to Google Drive for Android and iOS. This integration lets users “ask questions about their files and folders and receive conversational responses.”
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[Fixed] Partial Google Gemini outage impacting some prompts
The Google Gemini app is facing some issues on Monday morning (PT) with some prompts not properly executing.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app rolling out Call Recording & Android Auto access, details global expansion
Google today detailed a handful of recent and upcoming features for the Pixel Phone app, while officially detailing broader international availability.
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 ‘No Data Wipe’ OTA rolls out
After a prolonged delay (including issues last week), all Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 users are now seeing the “No Data Wipe” OTA.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s gradient ‘G’ icon, design is going company-wide
After introducing for Google Search in May, the gradient ‘G’ icon will now be used across the company.
Expand Expanding CloseBig Google Home app redesign with ‘Ask Home’ starts rolling out on iPhone
We previously spotted that the Google Home app was getting a redesign with “Ask Home” and it’s now beginning to roll out for iPhone users ahead of the October 1 announcement.
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Pixel users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 facing Google Wallet, VPN issues
For some reason, not all Beta 3.1 users have received the stable release of Android 16 QPR1, and they are now facing Google Wallet/Pay and VPN issues.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium rolls out high-quality audio, faster playback speeds, and more
Besides announcing a new AI Labs program, YouTube is making official the latest Premium features for subscribers today, like faster playback speeds. Most were first previewed at the start of this year.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Labs lets you test ‘cutting edge AI,’ starting with AI Music hosts
YouTube Labs is a “new way for users to take our cutting edge AI experiments for a test drive.”
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