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Google today announced updates to Android focused on cross-platform sharing, device migration, and secure communication. The changes aim to simplify file transfers between Android and iOS devices while improving the experience of switching from iPhone to Android. Quick Share Gets AirDrop Compatibility Quick Share now works with AirDrop on supported...

Google today announced Noto 3D, a new emoji collection designed to bring physicality and depth to digital communication. The update moves away from the flat emoji designs of recent years, introducing three-dimensional characters that aim to make messages feel more expressive and present. The company framed the evolution of emoji...

Google today introduced Pause Point, a new Android feature designed to reduce mindless scrolling by creating intentional pauses before opening distracting apps. The tool aims to bridge the gap between app timers that are easy to snooze and total lockouts that can be impractical. When a user opens a distracting...

Google next month will introduce new AI features in Chrome for Android, bringing Gemini-powered browsing assistance to mobile devices. Built on Gemini 3.1, the update includes a personal browsing assistant, on-device image customization, and auto-browse capabilities designed to handle tedious tasks. Personal Browsing Assistant Gemini in Chrome on Android acts...

Google today detailed the security and privacy framework underpinning Gemini Intelligence on Android. In a blog post, David Kleidermacher, VP of Platforms Security and Privacy, outlined how the company is building agentic AI features on a foundation designed to protect user data while delivering advanced automation capabilities. Gemini Intelligence transforms...

Google today outlined new security and privacy features coming to Android throughout 2026, focusing on AI-powered protections, banking scam prevention, device theft safeguards, and privacy controls. Eugene Liderman, Director of Android Security and Privacy, detailed the updates in a blog post. Verified Financial Calls Google is rolling out verified financial...

Google today announced Gemini Intelligence on Android, a new feature set bringing advanced AI automation to the company's latest devices. The update integrates premium hardware with innovative software designed to help users complete multi-step tasks without manual intervention. Rolling out in waves starting this summer, Gemini Intelligence will debut on...

Google today announced a major update to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, bringing a redesigned interface, premium entertainment features, and deeper Gemini integration. The updates aim to make every drive more seamless, safe, and connected across more than 250 million Android Auto-compatible cars on the road. Redesigned Android...

Google today introduced Googlebook, a new category of laptop designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence. The announcement marks a shift from the Chromebook era, positioning computing as an evolution from operating system to intelligence system. Googlebook combines Chrome, Google Play apps, and a modern OS built for AI-first...