All Google Account updates
4 updates to Google Account tracked so far. Most recent: 2021-10-11 — Updated flows for managing 2-step verification backup codes.
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2021-10-11Other
Updated flows for managing 2-step verification backup codes.
Google has updated the user experience for managing backup codes for 2-step verification. Users will now be directed to a dedicated backup codes page to generate, refresh, print, or download codes, and a new option to delete backup codes has been added. This update is available on web, Android, and iOS devices.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2021-10-11 • Scheduled: 2021-10-11 -
2015-09-30Other
Default Google account avatars are being replaced with custom avatars showing the user's initials.
Google is replacing the default account avatar for users with Google+ enabled who have not added a profile photo. The new default avatar will display the account owner's given-name initial, or a plain colored avatar/family name initial if a monogram cannot be generated. This change will first appear in the Google Bar and gradually roll out across all Google products.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2015-09-30 • Scheduled: 2015-09-30 -
2015-06-01Other
Launch of privacy.google.com for privacy and security information.
Google has rolled out a new site, privacy.google.com, which serves as a resource to answer common questions about data collection, security, encryption, and spam filtering, explaining how personal information is used to customize the Google experience.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2015-06-01 • Scheduled: 2015-06-01 -
2015-06-01Other
Launch of the My Account hub for centralized privacy and security management.
Google has launched My Account, a single hub that replaces the previous Google Account settings page. It features dedicated sections for managing sign-in and security settings, personal info, and privacy settings, and includes step-by-step Privacy and Security Checkups to help users safeguard their data.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2015-06-01 • Scheduled: 2015-06-01
