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Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now - Engadget

… 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. …

May 18, 2026 · Nathan Ingraham

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New Google accounts may only get 5GB free storage — unless you link a phone number - Engadget

… 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.

May 14, 2026 · Will Shanklin

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Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts - Engadget

… 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. …

Apr 9, 2026 · Matt Tate