Google Android 'Bugdroid' has changed forever! AI-powered Assistant to ' Hey Google, good morning ', check what's new

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Google has unveiled a number of new updates for the Android operating system and has introduced a new logo and typeface for its Android brand to modernize it. Lately, Google has been aggressively pushing out updates for all of its products. Earlier the focus was on its Workspace apps and Search Generated Experience (SGE), but now Google is focusing on its Android OS, ahead of the Android 14 rollout. The new features include a redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget, as well as new features for Google Wallet, Android Auto, and Google Fit. Let us take a look.

Google announced the new logo and typeface in its blog post where it said, “We're sharing an update to our visual identity that better represents our Android community — and it's also a lot of fun, too”. The new bugdroid logo now gets a 3D avatar and elements that have been inspired by its Material design. The Android typeface has also changed and now a capital A is being used for the logo instead of all small letters. The stylization has also been done to make the Android logo appear similar to the Google logo

“The bugdroid — the face and most identifiable element of the Android robot — now appears with more dimension, and a lot more character. As a visual signifier of our brand, we wanted the bugdroid to appear as dynamic as Android itself. We've also updated the robot's full-body appearance to ensure it can easily transition between digital and real-life environments, making it a versatile and reliable companion across channels, platforms and contexts,” the blog added.

The new logo and branding will roll out later this year. It is expected that it will be seen with the Android 14 update.

In a separate blog post, Google announced that the Assistant At a Glance widget