Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses
…Xreal showed me some vibe-coded apps, like a Google Tilt Brush–like art experience that let me draw in midair. I played a game called Demeo, a tabletop Dungeons & Dragons game…
Google has announced all these new Android features while barely mentioning Android 17, which is slated to launch in June. Almost everything new in Android will arrive via Play Services, app updates, or on specific devices (like Pixel and Samsung Galaxy) through partnerships. There are a few tidbits for Android 17 itself. Google says flagship Android 17 devices will see some changes to the camera experience, including better video quality in social media apps like Instagram and “screen reaction” overlays in video. There will also be native support for Ultra HDR, native stabilization, and Night
Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026…Xreal showed me some vibe-coded apps, like a Google Tilt Brush–like art experience that let me draw in midair. I played a game called Demeo, a tabletop Dungeons & Dragons game…
…its notification experience and adding a big-screen desktop mode. Android 17, not surprisingly, will lean into more integration with Google's Gemini (including the nifty ability to create app automations). But…
…I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most…
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…Code strings found in the latest beta version of the app reveal that users may soon be able to do a lot more than just change background and bubble colors in RCS…
…t experienced Android Auto disconnection problems with my Pixel 10 Pro or my Galaxy S26 Ultra . To find the Google Play Services updates, navigate to Settings > Apps > See All Apps > then look…
…Multitasking is vastly superior with Smart Connect because I can also connect peripherals like a wireless mouse and keyboard to truly complete the experience. Ability to change users Finally, the biggest reason…
…I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most…
…app typically gets an update to add support for those new products. With this week’s update, however, the company might be getting a little ahead of itself, as the changelog specifically…
…a more unified experience. Another notable change in One UI 9 is the ability to automatically detect suspicious apps. The OS will warn users and prevent such apps from being installed or…