By now, you probably have noticed some new Google-related app icons on your iOS and Android devices. The company has officially introduced a fresh visual identity for its Workspace app icons, bringing a major redesign to apps including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Calendar and more. The update is now rolling out gradually across Android, iOS and web platforms.  

Today, Google has officially unveiled “Gemini Intelligence,” a major new initiative designed to integrate Gemini AI deeply across the Android ecosystem. The announcement signals one of Google’s biggest shifts yet in how Android devices will function moving forward, transitioning from a traditional mobile operating system into what the company describes as an “intelligence system.”

Google is giving Android its own spotlight ahead of its annual developer conference with the newly announced “Android Show: I/O Edition.” Scheduled for 12 May 2026, the event acts as a lead-in to Google I/O 2026, signalling just how significant this year’s updates are expected to be.

In an unexpected move, Google is rolling out broader access to picture-in-picture playback on YouTube, with the feature set to reach users worldwide over the coming months. The update aims to make multitasking easier by allowing videos to continue playing even when users leave the app.

Today, Google has introduced an upgraded fraud protection feature under Google Play Protect for all Android users in Malaysia. The move is part of a broader effort to combat rising financial scams by preventing the installation of potentially harmful apps, particularly those installed outside official app stores. The rollout is supported by the National Cyber Security Agency under the National Security Council, reinforcing a coordinated national push to improve digital safety.

Google is experimenting with a new AI-powered search experience on YouTube, introducing a chatbot-style feature called “Ask YouTube.” The tool is designed to make searching for videos feel more like a conversation rather than a traditional keyword-based query. Currently, the feature is being rolled out as a limited experiment, available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States who are aged 18 and above.

Google has announced several new features for Google Play aimed at improving how users discover, purchase, and play paid games across both mobile and PC platforms. The updates introduce game trials, cross-platform purchases, and new community features designed to enhance the overall gaming experience.

Today, Google has introduced a new certification requirement for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, aimed at strengthening protections against online financial scams. The new measure, known as Financial Services Verification (FSV), adds an additional layer of security to Google’s existing financial products and services advertising policies.

Google has announced the rollout of Gemini for Education across all public universities in Malaysia, covering all 20 Malaysian public universities, reaching nearly 600000 students and about 75000 faculty members. The rollout integrates Gemini directly within existing Google Workspace for Education environments used by universities, allowing students and educators to access AI-powered tools for learning, research and administrative tasks.

Google Chrome has quietly added a feature that lets you view two web pages side by side within a single browser window. Known as Split View, this capability helps reduce the constant back-and-forth between tabs by placing them next to each other for easier comparison and simultaneous browsing. Users who enable this now see a dedicated option when interacting with tabs that wasn’t available in earlier versions of the browser.