The Official Google Bloghttps://blog.google/Insights from Googlers into our products, technology, and the Google culture.en-usWed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngNews from Googlehttps://blog.google/How we built the new GPS on Pixel Watch 5https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5-gps/Man jogging wearing Pixel Watch 5<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPS_on_the_Pixel_Watch_5_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The Pixel Watch 5 offers our most accurate GPS route tracking yet, helping you retrace where you went on runs, hikes, and bike rides.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5-gps/PixelarticleHow we built the new GPS on Pixel Watch 5The Pixel Watch 5 offers our most accurate GPS route tracking yet, helping you retrace where you went on runs, hikes, and bike rides.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5-gps/Lindsey LanquistContributorNow you can connect even more of your favorite apps and services to Gemini.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/new-connected-apps-services-gemini-august-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Social_Share_V4.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Connect your favorite services directly to Gemini to help you plan trips, manage projects and tackle your daily to-do list.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/new-connected-apps-services-gemini-august-2026/Gemini ApparticleNow you can connect even more of your favorite apps and services to Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/new-connected-apps-services-gemini-august-2026/Mai LoweGroup Product ManagerGemini AppSharing between Pixel devices is now just a tap away.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/tap-to-share-android/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Tap_to_Share_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Sharing between Android devices is even easier, starting with Pixel. Use Quick Share and tap to send contact info and more.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/tap-to-share-android/AndroidPixelarticleSharing between Pixel devices is now just a tap away.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/tap-to-share-android/7 can’t-miss updates from our Pixel 11 launchhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-features/Thumbnail image of YouTube video for the launch of Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_11_Launch_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The new Pixel 11 lineup offers the best of Gemini Intelligence and brings our biggest camera upgrades in years.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-features/Pixelarticle7 can’t-miss updates from our Pixel 11 launchThe new Pixel 11 lineup offers the best of Gemini Intelligence and brings our biggest camera upgrades in years.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-features/Shenaz ZackSenior Director, Product Management, PixelThe Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yethttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/Close-up video of Pixel 11 Pro in Canyon<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Fudge_Sizzle-Grizzly_Thumbnail_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover the Google Pixel 11 lineup featuring updated camera hardware, the Tensor G6 chip, LED HiLight notifications and faster Gemini AI support.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/PixelarticleThe Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yetDiscover the Google Pixel 11 lineup featuring updated camera hardware, the Tensor G6 chip, LED HiLight notifications and faster Gemini AI support.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/Spencer BooneProduct ManagerAkash RathiProduct ManagerHere’s your first look at the newest Pixel devices.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/new-pixel-devices-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/newest_Pixel_devices_social_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s a first look at our new Pixel devices, including new Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Watch 5, and our first-ever Pixel Tag.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/new-pixel-devices-2026/PixelarticleHere’s your first look at the newest Pixel devices.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/new-pixel-devices-2026/Here are 3 ways your Pixel just got even more helpful.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-helpful-updates-features/Shakil Barkat, vice president of devices and services, shares his favorite Pixel 11 features<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/nd5s2AUUHSc/maxresdefault.webp">Our Pixel 11 phones are packed with helpful updates, like Magic Capture, Rambler, and HiLight. Here, a Googler shares his favorites.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-helpful-updates-features/PixelarticleHere are 3 ways your Pixel just got even more helpful.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-helpful-updates-features/New accessories for Pixel 11 phones are here.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/new-pixelsnap-accessories-cases-ring-stand/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Accessories.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is rolling out new Pixel accessories as part of Made by GoogleWed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/new-pixelsnap-accessories-cases-ring-stand/PixelarticleNew accessories for Pixel 11 phones are here.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/new-pixelsnap-accessories-cases-ring-stand/Here’s what’s new with Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-mbg-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_Buds_Pro_2_and_Pixel_Buds.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is launching a new color and upgraded features for Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a as part of Made by Google.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-mbg-2026/PixelarticleHere’s what’s new with Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-mbg-2026/Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Taghttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-tag/Pixel Tag attached to a keychain, resting inside a small trinket box.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MBG2026_PixelTagHero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Pixel Tag locates keys, wallets, and luggage via Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Find Hub. Check specs, price, and compatibility.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-tag/PixelarticleKeep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel TagGoogle Pixel Tag locates keys, wallets, and luggage via Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Find Hub. Check specs, price, and compatibility.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-tag/Chris Yang ChenProduct ManagerPixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wristhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5/A close up video of the Pixel Watch 5<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Active_Band_Olive_Flat_Lay_-_Ed.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Pixel Watch 5 offers proactive alerts, low-latency Gemini AI features, and health tracking to keep you connected.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5/Google HealthPixelarticlePixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wristGoogle Pixel Watch 5 offers proactive alerts, low-latency Gemini AI features, and health tracking to keep you connected.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5/Munjal ShahSenior Product ManagerPixel WatchMade by Google 2026https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/made-by-google-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Made_by_Google_2026_Collection_.max-600x600.format-webp_6XacQoy.webp">Check out the latest announcements about Pixel devices at Made by Google 2026.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/made-by-google-2026/PixelarticleMade by Google 2026<p data-block-key="5e43i">Check out the latest announcements about Pixel devices at Made by Google 2026.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/made-by-google-2026/Shakil BarkatVice PresidentDevices & ServicesGoogle’s most sophisticated foldable: Pixel 11 Pro Foldhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-pro-fold/Video showing Pixel 11 Pro Fold, new features and upgrades<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_11_Pro_Fold_Social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Pixel 11 Pro Fold is our latest foldable with a thinner and lighter design, a new main camera, and enhanced intelligence tools.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-pro-fold/PixelarticleGoogle’s most sophisticated foldable: Pixel 11 Pro FoldPixel 11 Pro Fold is our latest foldable with a thinner and lighter design, a new main camera, and enhanced intelligence tools.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-11-pro-fold/Justin SavichGroup Product ManagerTrack subtle changes in your body with Health Guardian features on Pixel and Fitbithttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/pixel-watch-health-guardian/The video shows Health Guardian features on a phone.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HealthGuardian_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A new level of proactive health and wellness is coming to your wrist.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/pixel-watch-health-guardian/Google HealthFitbitPixelarticleTrack subtle changes in your body with Health Guardian features on Pixel and FitbitA new level of proactive health and wellness is coming to your wrist.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/pixel-watch-health-guardian/Florence ThngHealth Intelligence Product Management DirectorHow your Pixel Watch steps in if you stop breathinghttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-breathing-emergency-detection/The video shows the breathing emergency detection feature on a Pixel Watch.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BED_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Breathing emergency detection calls emergency services when you stop breathing so you can get potentially life-saving care.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-breathing-emergency-detection/Google HealthPixelarticleHow your Pixel Watch steps in if you stop breathingBreathing emergency detection calls emergency services when you stop breathing so you can get potentially life-saving care.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-breathing-emergency-detection/Pramod RudrapatnaSenior Product ManagerGoogle HealthTajinder GadhPrincipal Software EngineerAndroidAMIE, our research medical AI system, demonstrates real-time clinical video consultation capabilities in a first-of-its-kind study.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/amie-video-consultations/AMIE promotional video<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AIME_SIZZLE_THUMBNAIL.Aug10.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google introduces AMIE for real-time clinical video consultations in simulated settings.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/amie-video-consultations/Google HealthGoogle ResearchGoogle DeepMindAIarticleAMIE, our research medical AI system, demonstrates real-time clinical video consultation capabilities in a first-of-its-kind study.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/amie-video-consultations/Anil PalepuResearch LeadStream free movies and shows on Google TV Freeplayhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-tv/google-freeplay-free-on-demand-tv-shows-movies/Image of the “Free movies & shows” tab on Google TV Freeplay.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Lifestyle_VOD_tab.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google TV Freeplay now offers over 10,000 free on-demand movies and shows, — plus, 300+ live channels, with no subscription needed.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-tv/google-freeplay-free-on-demand-tv-shows-movies/Google TVarticleStream free movies and shows on Google TV FreeplayGoogle TV Freeplay now offers over 10,000 free on-demand movies and shows, — plus, 300+ live channels, with no subscription needed.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-tv/google-freeplay-free-on-demand-tv-shows-movies/Victoria WenProduct ManagerGoogle TVMore than 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/one-billion-monthly-users/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/1BSS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The Gemini app has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the fastest-growing product in Google’s history. Here’s some data about how people are using G…Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/one-billion-monthly-users/Gemini ApparticleMore than 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/one-billion-monthly-users/Expanding the Google AI Professional Certificate with vibe codinghttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/vibe-coding-course/Vibe Coding trailer<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ammaar_Trailer_Thumbnail_01.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The Google AI Professional Certificate is now the most popular gen AI program on Coursera, and we are expanding it with vibe coding.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/vibe-coding-course/Grow with GoogleCreating opportunityarticleExpanding the Google AI Professional Certificate with vibe codingThe Google AI Professional Certificate is now the most popular gen AI program on Coursera, and we are expanding it with vibe coding.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/vibe-coding-course/Lisa GevelberFounder, Grow with GoogleGoogle Health announces a strategic partnership with Abbott, a leader in health and wellness.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/abbott-google-health-partnership/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Health_Abbott_Flo_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Health is teaming up with Abbott to give more holistic views of metabolic and women’s health.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/abbott-google-health-partnership/Google HealtharticleGoogle Health announces a strategic partnership with Abbott, a leader in health and wellness.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/abbott-google-health-partnership/Rishi ChandraGMHealth & Home