Following a sizable release last month, Google Health is rolling out another big update with version 5.12.
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Abner Li has worked at 9to5Google 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 9to5Google 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.
Big Google Antigravity update brings Remote Agents, Voice Mode, and redesign
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Expand Expanding CloseBig Googlebook November update rolling out with 31 fixes, improvements
Just over a month after the launch, Google is rolling out the “Googlebook November update” with “many bug fixes, stability improvements, and firmware updates.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Find Hub rolls out ‘Notify when left behind’ tracker alerts on Android
As previewed in October, Google has added “Notify when left behind” alerts for Find Hub tags and trackers on Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePhone by Google 246 beta brings gradient icon redesign on Android
Following the Messages update earlier this week, Phone by Google has received its redesigned gradient icon in the beta channel.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Android XR ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ glasses go on pre-order next week
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Expand Expanding CloseHenry Cavill builds 16-bit ‘Mustache Protocol’ game on Googlebook for a good cause [Video]
As teased before the launch, Henry Cavill has built a video game on Googlebook, and it’s called Mustache Protocol.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages redesigning pinned chats and moving search
In addition to the new app icon, Google Messages is testing a redesign of pinned chats and search on the homepage.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Speaker gets first discount since June launch
In addition to the Pixel deals that started last week, Google is discounting the Home Speaker for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android Nov. 2026 Google System Updates: Android photo backup with Quick Share for Windows
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 CloseGoogle will let Android & iOS apps directly integrate Quick Share next year
At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google announced a Quick Share SDK that will let Android and iOS apps directly integrate the peer-to-peer file sharing capability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out gradient icon redesigns for Contacts, Messages, and Phone
Following the Workspace and Pixel app redesigns earlier this year, Google is overhauling the Contacts, Messages, and Phone icons.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS adding ‘system status bar’ to apps, Wear OS 7.1 coming
Earlier this week, Google revealed that a “later platform release of Wear OS” is adding a “system status bar.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Googlebook ‘detachables’ are coming soon
At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor after clamshells and convertibles.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 12th Google Store is opening on November 6
Following San Diego and Tokyo in 2026, the next Google Store is opening in Houston on November 6. This is the company’s 11th retail location in the US and 12th globally.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign
Following a month of beta testing, Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service.
Expand Expanding CloseDeep Google Store discounts on Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 start early
Like other retailers, the US Google Store is already starting Black Friday-level discounts on the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at the end of October.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Gemini design comes to all Android devices, app upgrades file generation
A pair of Gemini app updates today brings the latest design to all Android devices, while file generation sees a big upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Google today rolled out a big Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 with a number of fixes for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR3 Beta 3 rolling out with 26 Pixel fixes
Following last week’s release, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 to Pixel devices today. It’s another big bug fixer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home and Nest speakers getting seven updates, including for Bluetooth & audio quality
In addition to Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro updates, Google detailed what new firmware for Nest and Home speakers brings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle details new firmware for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro
Today’s (October 29, 2026) Google Home release notes detail what’s new in firmware updates for the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q3 2026 revenue of $127.6 billion
Alphabet today announced Q3 2026 earnings with $127.6 billion in revenue. These numbers range from July to September.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemini 4 Carbon with ‘significant gains across coding and agentic tasks’
Following the launch of Argon two weeks ago, Google today announced Gemini 4 Carbon as its next frontier model.
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