Google's June Android Drop adds scam call detection, new capabilities to Circle to Search feature, a digital wardrobe in Photos and easier file sharing with iPhones
X is preparing to bring XChat to Android, expanding its standalone encrypted messaging app with disappearing messages, screenshot blocking and large group chat support
Amazon has quietly revealed Fire OS 16 in developer documentation, suggesting the company is still investing in its Android-based Fire TV platform alongside Vega OS
Several Galaxy smartphone users are reportedly facing broken dark mode colours and inconsistent grey tones inside Google apps after installing Samsung's stable One UI 8.5 update
Google previewed its upcoming Intelligent Eyewear products at I/O 2026, built with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The Android XR-based audio glasses, powered by Gemini, will launch this fall
OpenAI has started rolling out Codex inside the ChatGPT mobile app, allowing users to monitor, approve, and manage AI coding tasks remotely from iPhones and Android phones
Google is bringing a redesigned Android Auto interface, immersive Maps navigation, Gemini AI features, full HD video playback, and Dolby Atmos support to supported vehicles later this year
Google has introduced Googlebook, a new AI-focused laptop category that combines Gemini Intelligence, Android integration, ChromeOS features, and cross-device workflows into one experience
Google's Gemini-powered "Create My Widget" expands custom widgets beyond phones and adds deeper system integration, while Nothing's Essential apps remain more limited in scope and functionality
Google's Gemini Intelligence signals a major shift in how smartphones may work in the future, moving Android beyond chatbots toward AI systems that can actively complete tasks across apps
Google's Gemini Intelligence layer shifts Android from an app-driven system to one that executes tasks across apps and the web, raising questions about the future role of apps on smartphones
Google showcased Gemini Intelligence, Android 17, Googlebook AI laptops, upgraded Android Auto, creator tools, and new security features at Android Show 2026
Google is adding approximate location sharing to Chrome on Android, allowing users to give websites broader area access instead of precise GPS location data
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.5 Release Candidate, bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android, along with suggested places in Maps and a new Pride-themed wallpaper
EU regulators are pushing Google to give rival AI services the same system-level access as Gemini, a move that could change how assistants work across apps and data on Android devices
Google's Android Show on May 12 is expected to showcase Android 17 updates, deeper Gemini integration and early previews of XR, AI-driven features and more
The IT ministry held a "consultation with stakeholders from the electronics industry" before reaching its decision to drop the Aadhaar preloading proposal, UIDAI said in its statement
