Google has released a package of updates for its mobile applications and services: a universal “Highlights” widget, improved algorithms of the Lookout program, new functions of video communication clients in Android Auto and a number of other innovations. In addition, the logo of the Android operating system has undergone some changes.

The updated design of the At A Glance widget is a function based on artificial intelligence algorithms. The widget now offers a wider range of useful and up-to-date information about events, travel routes and weather. The work of the Google Wallet application has been optimized: loading cards with barcodes and QR codes has been simplified, the function of importing photos has been added.

Offering text-based photo descriptions for the visually impaired, Lookout now more fully and accurately describes images and answers additional questions. Android Auto now has the ability to connect to Zoom and Webex video sessions, although audio only is supported.

The logo also looks a little different now Android. The image of the robot restored the volume and offered various coloring options depending on the context; There’s even a furry version. The corporate image of the system name is now made in the same font as the Google logo and the word “Android” is capitalized.

It has been known recently that Google It will hold a big event on October 4 – the official announcement of smartphones is expected Pixel 8 and Android 14 OS version.