Android

Google IO 2026: Android XR-based 'Audio Glasses' previewed, launching soon

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 brings Codex to ChatGPT on iOS and Android: Here's what it can do

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

Android Auto to get a boost with immersive navigation, Gemini Intelligence

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

Googlebook platform combines Android and ChromeOS with Gemini at centre

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

Android 17 widgets vs Nothing Essential apps: What are the key differences

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 previews Android 17 features ahead of I/O: Check what's coming

Google's Android 17 update brings Gemini-powered AI features, smarter sharing tools, redesigned Android Auto, encrypted RCS chats, and new creator-focused upgrades across phones, cars, watches,

Google to make you wait for 10-seconds before opening any distracting apps

Google's new Pause Point feature on Android will force users to wait 10 seconds before opening distracting apps, aiming to reduce doomscrolling habits

Decoding Gemini Intelligence: How automated workflows will change Android

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

Gemini Intelligence may push apps into Android's background: Explained

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 previews Gemini Intelligence, AI upgrades and Googlebook: Highlights

Google showcased Gemini Intelligence, Android 17, Googlebook AI laptops, upgraded Android Auto, creator tools, and new security features at Android Show 2026

Google Android Show 2026 set for today: Where to watch and what to expect

Google Android Show 2026 will stream on 12 May ahead of I/O 2026. Check the livestream time in India, where to watch and expected updates

Chrome for Android can now hide exact location from websites: How it works

Google is adding approximate location sharing to Chrome on Android, allowing users to give websites broader area access instead of precise GPS location data

iOS 26.5 to bring E2E encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

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 tells Google to open Android to wider range of AI services beyond Gemini

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 to host 'The Android Show' on May 12 ahead of I/O 2026: Details

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

Govt drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones

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

Google previews I/O 2026 sessions with focus on Android 17, AI and more

Early session list for Google I/O 2026 outlines updates across Android 17, AI tools, Chrome and Firebase, with keynotes set for May 19

Google rolls out support for Meet on Android Auto: Here's what you can do

Google rolls out Meet integration for Android Auto, offering in-car calling and meeting support with minimal controls, while restricting interactive features to ensure safety

Android XR update lets any app, image, video appear 3D on Samsung Galaxy XR

Google rolls out Android XR update with 3D app support, hand tracking upgrades and expanded immersive experiences for Galaxy XR users

Android 17 beta introduces system-level gaming controller remapping: Report

Android 17 beta brings system-level controller remapping, allowing users to customise gamepad controls across all games without relying on third-party apps