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Google rolling out new gradient AI ring for subscribers on Android, web - 9to5Google

Published by 9to5google.com By Abner Li · 19 August 2026 at 19:35
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Google rolling out new gradient AI ring for subscribers on Android, web - 9to5Google
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Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you're subscribed to a paid tier.

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