Google I/O 2026: How to watch and what to expect
… Google is due to give an update on the Google Home speakers it originally announced last year. …
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How to watch Google’s Android Show: I/O Edition today
… Based on last year’s Android Show, we can expect the highlights to include a look at the next major Android update along with announcements about Gemini features on Android and potentially teases of some more forward-facing projects, like Aluminium OS and Android XR. …
Google has finally refreshed the Snapseed app on Android.
Google gave Snapseed its first major update in years on iOS last June, and now the Android app is getting a big upgrade, too, 9to5Google reports. …
One UI 8.5 is rolling out now.
… Flagship phones and tablets from the last two generations or so are the first eligible for the update, which is rolling out now in Korea, with other countries to follow. …
US Galaxy S25 owners can share files over AirDrop now.
It’s part of One UI 8.5, rolling out now in the US after the Korean rollout began last week. Along with AirDrop compatibility, the update brings other features that launched on the Galaxy S26, including an updated Bixby, AI call screening, and easier AI image editing in Creative Studio. …
Verge Product Updates
… William Joel Apr 21 Verge Release Notes Updates on improvements and fixes shaping your Verge experience. Danielle Steussy May 15 Latest In Verge Product Updates Danielle Steussy May 15 Release notes 26-04 // Shipped over the last couple of weeks: Features Comment notifications! …
OpenAI’s updated image generator can now pull information from the web
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/chatgpt-images-2-character.png?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/chatgpt-images-2-manga.png?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads… …
The studio from the creator of PUBG is laying off staff.
PlayerUnknown Productions is restructuring to a “smaller team” and stopping work on Prologue: Go Wayback, the survival roguelike launched in early access last year. The studio plans to release one more update and then bring the game out of early access and make it free. …
Spotify will offer authors a way to AI generate audio versions of their books soon.
… Link: Books on Spotify: New Updates for Listeners and Authors | https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-05-21/investor-day-audiobook-features-updates/ | Spotify
WWDC 2026: How to watch and what to expect
… The full presentation usually lasts a couple of hours. You can watch it live on YouTube or from Apple’s website. What to expect from Apple’s WWDC keynote Apple’s annual OS updates. …