Like the Weather app, Google officially announced today that Clock for Wear OS is now only available for the Pixel Watch.
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What Google Material 3 Expressive redesigns are rolling out [Updated]
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 and Android 16 QPR1 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app hits 650+ million monthly users as Google/YouTube reports 300M subscribers
Alphabet today reported Q3 2025 earnings, and CEO Sundar Pichai shared that the Gemini app has over 650 million active users.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Google Home app 4.2 for Android, iOS
Following the last edition on Friday (which the Gemini for Home voice assistant requires), release notes for Google Home 4.2 are now available.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM gets ‘significantly improved’ chat: Saved history, 1M token context window
The chat feature in NotebookLM is getting significant improvements today to “performance, quality, and contextual understanding,” as well as the ability to set goals.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini coming to Google TV Streamer, more devices this winter
In starting the Gemini for Home voice assistant preview today, Google also shared when Gemini for Google TV is coming to more devices, like the Google TV Streamer.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard rolls out ‘Flick keys to enter symbols’ shortcut on Android
Gboard for Android is rolling out a new Flick keys shortcut that lets you quickly enter numbers and symbols with a swipe down.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds support for Puerto Rico ID on Android
After the tenth addition earlier this month, Google Wallet on Android is now rolling out support for Puerto Rico IDs.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Home voice assistant starts rolling out in Early Access
Google is beginning to roll out the Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US for devices set to English on all Nest speakers and displays from the past decade. Make sure you’re enrolled in the Early Access program.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Clock 8.3 rolling out with toned down alarm background
Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign in August, Google Clock 8.3 is rolling out with a solid background for alarms and other tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Coach preview rolling out with ‘Ask Coach’ chat, app redesign
As previewed alongside the Pixel Watch 4 launch in August, Google will begin rolling out a Public Preview of Fitbit Coach “starting tomorrow and over the next week” in the US. The idea is to leverage AI and Gemini models to give you a personal coach, just like how athletes have a team around them providing support.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android rolls out M3 Expressive redesign
The rollout of Chrome’s M3 Expressive redesign, which began in late August, is now complete. It comes a few weeks after most first-party apps have received their updates.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Google Home app 4.1 for Android, iOS
Release notes for Google Home 4.1 are now available. This is the first major app update following the redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Gemini adds premade ‘wellness’ Gem, more
Gems are custom instances of Gemini with specific instructions suited for particular tasks. The latest premade Gemini Gem by Google is called “wellness.”
Expand Expanding CloseChrome New Tab Page adds AI Mode, Incognito shortcuts on Android
Following desktop in July, Chrome for iOS and Android’s New Tab Page now has a shortcut for AI Mode, as well as Incognito.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini redesign moves model switcher into the prompt bar
Google is widely rolling out the next Gemini app redesign that brings the model switcher into the prompt bar to consolidate controls.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube video player redesign & new icons roll out to Android, iOS
Following the announcement last week, the video player, icon, and app-wide redesign is now widely rolling out to YouTube for Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi details how HD calling works
Alongside the series of announcements earlier this week, Google Fi made official HD calling. Its absence has been a long-standing and noticeable complaint from subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music rolls out new icon set with cartoony thumbs up [U]
The YouTube family of apps have their own design language, and the latest change is an updated icon set that is widely rolling out to YouTube Music.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to add a Play Points card to Google Wallet
Besides seeing your status in the top-right corner, Play Points can now be viewed in Google Wallet for Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGboard now lets you hide the period and comma keys
After widely rolling out the “Font size” setting last week, the latest Gboard for Android update lets you hide the period and comma keys.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi adding RCS to Messages for web, more premium Wi-Fi, and HD calling
Google Fi is getting a series of notable updates in the coming weeks that improve messaging, browsing, and calling, with Google AI playing a role.
Expand Expanding CloseFind Hub app hits 1 billion downloads on Google Play Store
Following the rebrand this year, the Find Hub app has reached over 1 billion downloads on Google Play.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adding Live Updates support for flights, trains, & more
Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign earlier this month, Google Wallet will be adopting Android 16’s Live Updates “for key travel journeys.”
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