Google rolling out Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a update
…The release notes just mention “general bug fixes and improvements” with no other details. The last big Pixel Buds Pro 2 update (version 4.467) was a Feature Drop in September that…
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Yes, the Pixel Launcher search bar is now slightly taller
…new Zooming out, Google threw away the Material 3 Expressive redesign of the Pixel Launcher search bar last December. The Google app intentionally replaced unified device search to essentially give AI Mode…
Google Home app modernizes camera & media controls, Gemini voice assistant gets speed upgrades
…Google might be referring to last year’s Material 3 redesign when you open a media device’s controls page. Putting your favourite artists’ beautiful album artwork front and center and giving…
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel
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Google adjusts Gemini’s new usage limits in response to complaints
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Google Finance now available as dedicated Android app
Google Finance now available as dedicated Android app Abner Li | Jun 25 2026 - 9:00 am PT | Jun 25 2026 - 9:00 am PT After beta testing got underway last August, the…
Google: 3.5M users have tested the Gemini for Home assistant, Speaker teased for next week
…Since the Gemini for Home early access started last October, Google says “over 3.5 million of you opted in to early access to test it.” He said the preview is a…
Here's everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 [Gallery]
…Keyboard Quick Settings Tile From Android Canary 2606 Spacing tweaks reverted Bug fixes An issue where the mouse pointer becomes invisible on external displays when Work profile or FLAG_SECURE applications are…
Here's everything new in Android 17 Beta 4 [Gallery]
…This is the last scheduled release, but there could be patches in the coming weeks. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 Beta 4’s new features…
Here's everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 [Gallery]
…switcher Screen recording defaults to last-used app Learn more Bouncy Quick Settings animation Learn more More system blur As first introduced with Canary 2605 Bug fixes A recurring system error in…