After introducing Connected App integration last week, Gemini Notebook has rolled out an audio recorder on Android and iOS.
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Abner Li has worked at 9to5Google since 2015 and in late 2020 took on the role of editor-in-chief. He is keenly focused on tracking what happens at Google, and is often the first to spot new features in Google’s ever-growing family of applications that are updated on a daily basis, including Search, Assistant, Maps, Workspace, Android, Chrome/OS, Wear OS, and YouTube Music.
To him, what Google does greatly impacts the technology space and modern life. Inside the company, he is particularly interested in the key products mentioned above, as well as services like Google Podcasts and Google Lens. Each are massive platforms that can be unwieldy to grasp, with Abner keenly bent on understanding their philosophy and future direction. He is most excited about Google’s plans for augmented reality glasses.
Abner spearheads the APK Insight program at 9to5Google to chronicle all changes in the company’s Android apps, often finding new features before they are officially announced. This includes redesigns and revamps, launches, and new products.
A big area of interest is Google’s hardware division, including Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest. He detailed all of the Pixel 3’s camera features before launch and scooped the 2nd-generation Nest Hub’s Soli-powered Sleep Sensing capability, including how it would integrate with Google Fit.
Recently, Abner detailed the Pixel Watch’s specs in full before launch, including bands and pricing. He also got wind of the Pixel Tablet’s ultimate form factor.
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Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]
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Expand Expanding CloseChrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live redesign makes it easier to add context to chats
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android rolls out side panel and settings redesign
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out Enhanced Protection mode against spam and scams
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini Notebook now available as Connected App for deeper integration
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.11 rolling out expanded 100+ activity detection to Fitbit Air, Pixel Watch
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolling out notifications feed, support for more digital passports [U]
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Expand Expanding CloseYouTube removing ‘Subscriptions’ bottom bar tab on Android, iOS after nearly a decade
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps on CarPlay rolling out Gemini when navigating
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle upgrading Gemini for Android Auto with Personal Intelligence
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Chrome’s Safe Browsing Enhanced Protection mode makes users 10x safer
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 rolling out for Pixel
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Universal Cart puts a shopping cart everywhere, including Search homepage, Chrome
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode and AI Overview updates work to elevate links
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