Google unveils refreshed Android logo and feature updates

These updates include enhancements to the At a Glance Google Assistant widget, improvements to the Lookout visual accessibility app, and the introduction of Zoom call support in Android Auto.

The At a Glance widget receives a design refresh, providing users with more informative details about their events, travel plans, and local weather. Google Wallet is also getting an upgrade, making it easier to upload passes with barcodes and QR codes through a new photo import feature.

The Lookout app, designed to assist individuals with low vision or blindness by describing on-screen imagery, is now more intelligent and capable of answering follow-up questions. Android Auto now supports audio-only participation in Zoom and Webex calls.

In addition to these feature updates, Google is making changes to the Android logo. The typeface will be aligned with Google's logo, and "Android" will be spelled with a capital A. The Android robot icon will also take on a 3D appearance with colorful variations.

This series of updates precedes the expected release of Android 14. Google is also gearing up for its hardware launch event and the debut of the Pixel 8 on October 4th.