Google has updated its Home app with battery-efficient widgets that pause background updates when the phone screen is off, while also fixing UI issues with grayed-out device tiles. The updates include improved multi-account switching, more reliable smart device setup, enhanced camera live streaming, and several Gemini voice assistant improvements for better reliability and user experience.
Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 to Pixel devices with the September 2026 Feature Drop, featuring UI improvements including enhanced blur effects, updated volume and power menus, new Material 3 carousel media player, bouncy Quick Settings animations, and reorganized homescreen app menus with shortcuts and system actions.