Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps By Devindra Hardawar Updated: May 12, 2026 2:54 pm EST Google mission to add an extra layer of polish to its mobile OS continues with Android 17. …
… It talked up a new line of Googlebook laptops, Gemini Intelligence and a bunch of Android 17 features. As for what to expect from Google I/O 2026 , there will be a lot of news about what the company's been up to with AI. It's likely that we'll hear about updates to Search. …
… Google plans to share its "AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android, Chrome, Cloud and more," it wrote in a blog post in February. There will be news on Gemini model updates as well as agentic coding. …
… The software update carries over some of the design tweaks the company plans to introduce in Android 17 , lays the groundwork for new Gemini Intelligence features and adds interface elements that display glanceable information in new ways. …
… In addition to carrying over some of the design updates coming to Android 17, Wear OS 7 will set a foundation for Gemini Intelligence. …
How to watch The Android Show: Google I/O Edition on May 12 By Igor Bonifacic May 8, 2026 11:17 am EST Before I/O 2026 kicks off on May 19, Google has promised to share an update on its Android ecosystem. …
