Google is working on upgrading stock Android's taskbar for large displays and foldables. The upgrades include recent apps, a way to toggle the bar to be always visible, and a new search bar in the app drawer. These upgrades could happen as soon as the first quarterly Android 14 update in December.
Google has rebranded Android with a new logo and updates, including AI enhancements for widgets and accessibility tools, the ability to upload library cards to Google Wallet, and improved conference call capabilities in Android Auto.
Google has updated the Android logo and mascot with a new 3D look, and introduced new features including an AI-powered image description tool and an Assistant widget.
Google has updated the design of the Android logo and branding, giving it a more modern look with an uppercase letter for the first alphabet and a three-dimensional appearance, drawing inspiration from the Material You design language.
Google has announced the global launch of the redesigned Fitbit app, which includes three tabs for easy access to daily stats, personalized coaching, and achievement badges.
Google Messages is rolling out a redesign of its voice recorder UI, featuring a persistent panel with start/stop buttons, waveform visualization, and the ability to listen to recordings before sending.
Google has rolled out a redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget for Android phones, featuring a new pill-shaped design with weather information and customization options.
Google has updated its Messages app by removing the navigation drawer and replacing it with a redesigned interface where users can access additional options by tapping their profile picture.
Google is rolling out Android 14, offering deeper customization options, improved accessibility features, and enhanced data privacy and security.
Google is introducing new features in Google Home, including simplified notifications using generative AI, to provide a quick summary of events captured by its Nest Doorbell and Camera lineup, as well as allowing users to ask for specific information and set up parameters based on what has been seen.
Google Messages for web has been updated with new branding and animated emoji, highlighting Google's focus on its consumer messaging strategy.
Google has reversed its previous changes to the Google Home app, allowing users to add multiple devices to different speaker groups again, following the dismissal of Sonos' lawsuit over patent infringement.
Google is experimenting with a new version of its homepage that features a newsfeed similar to the one on its mobile app, making it look more like Bing and Yahoo.
