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Gmail, Drive, and other Google apps are getting a major icon redesign
A fresh new look Google is redesigning Gmail, Drive, and other app icons to make them more distinct.
YouTube on mobile makes livestream ads way less annoying, but there's a caveat
The Premium pressure YouTube now keeps livestreams visible during ads, but mutes the audio — so you won’t miss the action, just everything you’re supposed to hear.
Meta gives parents a way to see what their teens are asking its AI
new oversight Meta now lets parents see the topics teens discuss with its AI, offering more visibility without full chats.
Android 17 isn't out yet, but Google is already testing its first big update
QPR testing starts Android 17 QPR1 Beta is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.
Meta's Threads is going live with chats for big moments, like the NBA Finals
Three-point beast? Threads announced Live Chats for big cultural moments, like the NBA Playoffs and Finals, which are rolling out just in time.
Workspace Intelligence is Google's agentic AI era for true assistance with Gemini
Automated AI future Google's Cloud Next 2026 event detailed an agentic AI future with Workspace Intelligence for subscribers across its apps.
Google expands its browser assistant to more countries, and I can’t ignore how convenient this is
Killing the tab tax Gemini is now baked into Chrome across APAC, making browsing smarter and faster.
Google Wallet's latest update is all about easing your flight anxiety
Live flight tracker Google Wallet now offers live flight updates directly on your lock screen.
