Our phones help us find answers to questions large and small, stay on top of what’s happening in our day and in the world, and get things done quickly. The Google app can help you do all that, faster, and in one place. And Now cards in the app proactively bring you information at the right time without you even having to ask.

Earlier this year, we started showing Now cards from some of your favorite apps on Android devices. Now, we're working with 70 new partners to bring you even more Now cards from the apps you have on your phone.

For example, if you book a Zipcar out for a day hike, you can keep track of your return time and get directions to the drop-off location with Now cards – checking them is as easy as a simple tap on the Google app.


Or need a good a playlist on a Friday night? Now cards can recommend playlists and stations from Spotify, TuneIn or YouTube based on your preferences.

Here are a few other ways Now cards from your apps can help you out:

• Get breaking news about the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake from ABC News, Circa, or feedly
• Know when your pad thai is about to arrive with reminders from Eat24 that the food you ordered will soon be on your doorstep, or get inspired with the recipe of the day from Allrecipes
• Keep your fitness goals front and center with gentle nudges from Runkeeper, Jawbone, or Adidas
• And if you’re out to dinner, simply tap on a Now card to pay your bill with OpenTable

Make sure to update to the latest version of the Google app and your other favorite apps that work with this feature – then look out for helpful Now cards from those apps on Android over the next few weeks. Stay tuned as we add more apps and functionality in the future!

Posted by Aparna Chennapragada, Director of Product Management