… It started with a more distinctive icon for Google Maps a few months ago, one that has more depth while still incorporating Google's colors and the ubiquitous pin design. Then, a few weeks ago, 9to5Google revealed that a full-scale redesign was on its way. …
… 9to5Google notes that there are a few exceptions, including when signing up on an Android device without a SIM card. Update, May 14, 2026, 1:24 PM ET: This story has been updated to add a statement from Google.
… Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome that will add a bookmark bar to the browser on Android foldables and tablets. Spotted by 9to5Google , this move will make the browsing experience on larger mobile devices more akin to that of laptops and desktops running Chrome. …
… Once you have an avatar you like, you simply type in a prompt and wait for the AI to generate a video, which according to 9to5Google can be up to eight seconds long. …
… According to 9to5Google , a lock icon will appear in an iPhone user's Messages app when chats to an Android device are taking advantage of the encryption. …
… Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome that will add a bookmark bar to the browser on Android foldables and tablets. Spotted by 9to5Google, this move will make the browsing experience on larger mobile devices more akin to that of laptops and desktops running Chrome. …