…These will function similarly to their Android implementation, replacing the older Ongoing Activities framework. This should allow apps to highlight real-time information at a glance. This could be the status of…
Chethan Rao Apr 7, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade…
…Google replaced Google Assistant with Gemini as its primary AI offering, and Messages is one of the key apps where Gemini's capabilities are being showcased to everyday Android users. 05 / 8…
…I can act on it with a true AI assistant instead of just a transcription engine that cost me $10 a month. NotebookLM replaced Readwise and half my Notion workflow Query-based…
…Google replaced Google Assistant with Gemini as its primary AI offering, and Messages is one of the key apps where Gemini's capabilities are being showcased to everyday Android users. 05 / 8…
Anu Joy Apr 15, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering…
…Since Google started rolling out Gemini for Home across legacy devices, the classic Google Assistant has been replaced on speakers that were never built with Gemini in mind. The problem is, older…
Jon Gilbert Apr 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android…
…cursor out, and replaced it with the Magic Pointer. It acts as a direct portal to Gemini, where just a wriggle immediately brings Gemini to life to assist with whatever you’re…
Dhruv Bhutani May 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…