What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more
… Besides a new model, we also expect Google to reveal more about Gemini’s agentic capabilities on Android devices. …
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Goodbye, OTPs and magic links: Signing up for new Android apps just got a lot easier
… The feature is only available for consumer Gmail accounts. …
What happens to Chromebooks now that Googlebooks are coming? (Updated: They'll live, for now)
… If you’re a Chromebook user, you’d be happy to know that Google is fully committed to supporting these devices until the end of their lifespan. Chromebooks released in 2021 and beyond promise 10 years of automatic software updates. Some older Chromebooks are also eligible for extended updates. …
Gemini Intelligence exposes the problem with Google’s 7-year Pixel promise
… Updates for me, but not for thee Google Google has spent the better part of two years selling Gemini as the future of Pixel. Leaving devices behind after a single generation is a terrible look, especially when buyers were promised seven years of support. …
Your next Android app might be AI-made, and Google wants it done right
… These changes should lead to better-optimized, more reliable AI-made apps across phones, tablets, foldables, and other Android devices. …
Google confirms new Chromebooks are still coming, even as Googlebooks loom large
… According to him, eligible consumer devices will eventually get a path to transition to the operating system powering Googlebooks, while education and enterprise migrations will require a more careful rollout due to management tools, APIs, and policy requirements. …
Walmart's budget Google TV streamer hits store shelves for $60 ahead of launch
… However, consumers are already getting their hands on the devices. …
Samsung and Google just showed off Android XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
… However, these newly announced glasses appear set to become the first true eyewear-style Android XR devices. …
Pixel Watch is now dreaming up health stats (Updated: Fixed)
… The easy fix for Pixel Watch’s step overcounting Certain Redditors, including Unknown 2619 and Possible Law8357 , have reported that clearing the Fitbit app’s cache on both the phone and the Pixel Watch, then restarting both devices, fixes the issue. …
Samsung gets a D, Apple scores a D minus: Repair report says your phones aren't built to last
… While it evaluates up to 10 recent devices per brand, the dataset is uneven. …