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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

9to5google 43h ago 55°

Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026

Following the last release 11 months ago, Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K).

9to5google 21h ago 52°

Gemini app rolling out Gemini 4 Argon to AI Pro and AI Ultra

Following the announcement at the end of September, Gemini 4 Argon is starting to roll out to the Gemini app, Google Antigravity, and more.

9to5google 44h ago 35°

Google’s Fitbit Air is getting a shiny new Metal Mesh band and better automatic tracking

The Fitbit Air is finally getting another band option that isn’t fabric or polyurethane. Instead, the Metal Mesh band might actually take the Fitbit Air up a notch.

9to5google 20h ago 35°

Google Play adding ‘personal library’ to access your vibe-coded Android apps

Google today announced a slew of Play Store updates across vibe-coding, game discovery, social features, and more.

9to5google 20h ago 34°

YouTube’s contextual AI search rolls out to all users on Android and iOS in US

“Ask YouTube” is no longer a YouTube Premium feature as the conversational AI search becomes available on mobile Android and iOS devices.

9to5google 20h ago 33°

Nothing’s CMF launches new wireless speakers that look like milk cartons

Nothing’s CMF brand has launched new wireless speakers, the first in the lineup, and they look like milk cartons.

9to5google 21h ago 32°

Google Antigravity is now built into Gemini app for macOS

As part of today’s Gemini 4 Argon rollout, Google is making a big update to the Gemini app for macOS by integrating Antigravity.

9to5google 21h ago 32°

Googlebook will improve support for Linux apps eventually, but it’s all about AI for now

Googlebook was always going to run into problems with app availability, but few expected the platform to regress its support for Linux apps from Chromebook’s fairly robust solution. In a blog post, Google reiterates that the “Linux Terminal Preview” on Googlebook isn’t for using Linux apps, but for building with AI.

9to5google 23h ago 31°

Oppo confirms list of devices getting its Android 17 update, rollout starts this month

Oppo has officially revealed ColorOS 17, its Android 17 update, to global markets this week and, along with that, confirmed a list of devices poised to get the update.

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