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. …
Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June By Igor Bonifacic May 12, 2026 1:00 pm EST Google is bringing Gemini in Chrome to Android devices. During the Android Show: I/O Edition livestream on Tuesday, the company announced that it would release the chatbot integration in June. …
… Android Auto Google Google is overhauling Android Auto and cars with Google built-in systems. Gemini, of course, is deeply rooted in the new-look Android Auto, which has a refreshed appearance based on the Material 3 Expressive design. …
… Google already announced the bulk of the Android news that's tied to the event. 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. …
Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls By Lawrence Bonk May 12, 2026 1:00 pm EST Google just livestreamed the Android Show: I/O Edition , which is an event that takes place the week before the company's annual I/O conference . …
Apple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals By Mariella Moon May 14, 2026 3:03 am EST Apple is on Google's side when it comes the latter's criticisms against the European Union's proposals which would give third-party AI services the same level of access to Android that Gem… …
Chrome on Android will now let you share your approximate location By Devindra Hardawar May 5, 2026 1:00 pm EST In a minor privacy win for Android users, Google announced today that Chrome's Android app will now have the ability to share your approximate location with websites, instead of giving th… …
… The updates were shared during Google's I/O edition of the Android Show, which offered a look at some of the biggest updates coming to the platform ahead of the company's annual developer conference. Android 17 is expected to roll out later this year.
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Googlebooks? By Devindra Hardawar May 15, 2026 10:00 am EST As usual, Google delivered much of its consumer-focused news this week during the Android Show , ahead of its I/O developer conference. …
