As previewed last month with other Android updates, Google Home for Wear OS is letting you set a custom list of device Favorites.
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Google Chrome for Android rolls out bottom address bar
Following the announcement last month, Google Chrome is now widely rolling out the bottom address bar option on Android.
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Google is testing AI-generated summaries in the Discover feed on Android and iOS, as well as easier bookmarking.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages addressing redesign complaint with separate camera, gallery access
Google Messages is addressing a big complaint of the combined gallery and camera redesign by letting users access each separately.
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NotebookLM adding ‘featured notebooks’ from publications, authors
To help demonstrate what NotebookLM can do, Google is introducing “featured notebooks” on various topics.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Contacts adds ‘Recent activity’ card with messages and calls, like Pixel VIPs
One of the most useful aspects of Pixel VIPs is how it shows recent calls and messages, and the Google Contacts app is now gaining that functionality with “Recent activity.”
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Google rolling out chat search to Gemini app on Android
After coming to the web and iOS, the Gemini app is beginning to roll out chat search on Android.
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Pixel VPN by Google update brings Material 3 Expressive tweaks
A small update to Pixel VPN by Google is rolling out that adds Material 3 Expressive and makes some tweaks to the Quick Settings Tile.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive for desktop redesign adds centralized interface
Introduced in 2021, “Google Drive for desktop” is getting a visual redesign that centralizes controls and management in one window.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music getting more obvious shuffle and repeat buttons
While we wait for the bigger Now Playing redesign, YouTube Music is updating the shuffle and repeat buttons.
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New Gemini logo goes live on the web
Following Android and iOS last week, the new Gemini logo is now available on the web.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube removing the Trending page in favor of Charts, recommendations
YouTube launched the Trending page in 2015, and is now planning to retire it as people’s viewing and discovery habits have changed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app starts removing the ‘Favorites’ tab on Android
Ahead of the full Material 3 Expressive redesign, Phone by Google is widely removing the Favorites tab for users enrolled in the beta program.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Veo 3 photo-to-video generation
After bringing Veo 3 to subscribers around the world last week, Google is now rolling out photo-to-video generation in the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding Close‘Google Gemini on Wear OS’ rolling out via the Play Store
Following the announcement on Wednesday, Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS via a Play Store update, with the Google Assistant replacement already live for some users.
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Chrome for Android tweaks the controls for Tab Groups
The tweaks to Tab Groups in Chrome for Android continue today with Google rearranging the bottom strip of controls.
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How Android 16’s Advanced Protection secures Chrome
With Android 16, users can enable Advanced Protection to “activate Google’s strongest security for mobile devices.” The Chrome for Android team has now detailed how Advanced Protection works.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search adding AI Mode and gaming help on Android
As part of the Galaxy Fold 7 and Flip 7 launch, Google is announcing the latest Circle to Search, which is now available on 300 million Android devices, features for everyone. Google’s other big update today is Gemini for Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch, Samsung, and more
After announcing in May at The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google is now beginning to roll out Gemini for Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid getting new ‘System services’ settings page to view, update background Google apps
Various Google services on top of the mobile operating system make up the modern Android experience. Google is now adding a new ‘System services’ settings page to manage all the background services installed on your Android device and more easily update them.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Google Home Broadcast support
The Gemini app is getting the ability to Broadcast messages to your Nest speakers and smart displays using the Google Home integration. This is rolling out now.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail ‘Manage subscriptions’ list rolling out on Android, iOS, and web
Gmail rollouts often take some time to complete, with Google today making official the new “Manage subscriptions” feature that lets you easily unsubscribe.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches AI Mode in India as first international expansion [U]
Since the March announcement, AI Mode has only been available in the US, but Google is now bringing it to India.
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Gemini app greeting goes blue with new icon
With the new Gemini icon widely rolled out on mobile, Google is continuing to remove the old blue-purple gradient across the app with a new greeting.
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