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Google is testing a new blue halo around your profile picture in the account switcher across its apps.

This blue halo would replace the existing multicolored ring Google One subscribers currently see.

The blue ring features a subtle gradient that reminds us of the Gemini logo.

For this reason, it’s possible the change only applies to Google AI Pro or Ultra subscribers, not to the regular Google One tiers.

Icons across Google’s Workspace apps recently underwent a sweeping change , replacing the older rainbow-colored icons with more 3D, gradient-based ones . This gradient, which we see in abundance across anything related to Gemini, is a marker of AI inclusion in these apps. And since the icon rollout is already complete , similar changes inside apps are now in order, and Google may be starting with the account switcher, which is set to bring a new “Aura” around your profile photo.

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A new Android frontend called Play Field Portal brings a PSP-like experience to Android devices.

The app copies Sony’s classic XMB interface, down to the icons and default wallpaper.

The developer confirmed that they used AI to develop the app, but it might not be a solely vibecoded effort.

There’s no shortage of great gaming-focused frontends on Android today. We’ve already seen the 3DS-style IISU app , but what if you want a throwback to the PlayStation Portable? That’s where this new Android app comes in.

Developer JohnnyCollado has released Play Field Portal on GitHub (via r/EmulationOnAndroid ). This new frontend is effectively a copy of the PSP’s XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface. That means we’ve got several main menu categories that can be scrolled through horizontally, such as Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, and App Store. Sub-menu items appear below each main menu category. Even the menu icons and default background are in line with Sony’s old UI.

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