The new Google Maps is bold and beautiful. Screenshot: Google

Google Maps for Android is the latest Google app to get a Material Design makeover for Android 5.0 Lollipop, following the improvements to Calendar on Monday. It’s not just more colorful than it was before, however; you’ll also find new services built–in, including Uber and Open Table.

Manage your Clan Wars with the Advanced Warfare companion app. Screenshot: Google Play

Advanced Warfare, the latest shooter form Activision’s hugely successful Call of Duty series, is out now on PC and consoles, and just like last year’s title, there’s a mobile companion app to go with it. Available now for Android and iOS, the free download lets you access your clan stats, edit your emblems, customize your classes, and more.

The new Google Calendar app has a stunning Schedule view. Screenshot: Google

Google’s been hard at work overhauling all of its apps for Android 5.0 Lollipop, and we’ve already seen the fruits of its labor inside the latest versions of Gmail, Google+, and Google Play. The next big update will be for the search giant’s Calendar app, and it will deliver a gorgeous new look and awesome new features.

Nexus 9 is available now through Google Play. Image: Google

The wait for the Nexus 9 is finally (almost!) over. Today’s the day you can finally buy the device from Google Play, and so long as you don’t hang around too long, your shiny new slate will be on its way to you — complete with Android 5.0 Lollipop — in just 1-2 days.

Nexus 6 will work on Verizon. Image: Google

When Verizon mysteriously disappeared from a list of carriers supported by the Nexus 6 on Google Play, some consumers were worried that the device would no longer be available on Big Red. But according to those who have already received the device, it works just fine on Verizon right out of the box.