Major updates hit Google Docs, Search, and Discover, while Apple TV finally gets casting

The world of big technology saw several important changes roll out recently, affecting how people use everything from their search engine to their document editor. Google has been busy rolling out fresh new features and visual upgrades across its most popular apps, while a surprising addition has brought two tech giants closer together.

For those who rely on the Google app for quick updates and news, the Discover feed is now much easier to control. The company is testing a feature called “Tailor your feed,” which is found in the Labs section of the app. This new tool lets you use simple, everyday language to tell the feed exactly what kind of content you want to see.

Instead of clicking through lots of settings, you can now write requests like, “I’m training for a marathon, show me advice,” or “I want recipes, but only dairy-free ones.” You can even ask the system to “Stop showing me negative news” to create a calmer browsing experience. The smart system will instantly update your feed based on these conversational requests.

While improving the feed, Google also decided to add a few more fun secrets, known as “Easter eggs,” to its Search engine. One of the most talked-about additions is a tribute to wrestling legend John Cena following his retirement.

If you search for his name, a small button appears. Tapping it makes a hand appear on your screen to wave away the entire search page content, a playful nod to his famous “You can’t see me” catchphrase. A second hidden feature involves the viral internet trend of “67” or “6-7.” When you type that number into the search bar, the whole results page briefly shakes from side to side.

Meanwhile, a big gap in functionality has been filled as the Apple TV application on Android phones and tablets finally gained support for Google Cast. This update means that users of the Apple TV app can now stream their movies and shows directly to any television or speaker that supports the Cast feature, such as a Chromecast or a Google Nest speaker display.

The new Cast icon shows up clearly near the top corner of the app, and when you start streaming, a neat control panel appears, letting you easily pause, play, or rewind the content right from your phone.

Lastly, the design of work apps like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android is getting a major facelift. These apps are now receiving the Material 3 Expressive redesign, which makes the whole layout look fresher and more modern. Visually, you’ll notice changes like the search bar being redesigned, with buttons for the navigation menu and account profile moving outside the main search field.

Creating a new document is also a more lively experience thanks to a larger, updated Floating Action Button (FAB) that now uses brighter, changing colors and features a small, bouncy animation when you select options like starting a new file or choosing a template.