https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/Androiden-usTue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/3D_DROID_HEAD_200x200.max-80x80.format-webp.webphttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/new-expanded-android-parental-controls/Video paused on a screen of a sitting, smiling woman surrounded by colorful, Google-themed items. Onscreen text says: Google Safety Updates, Android Parental Controls<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Android_Parental_Controls.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is expanding Android parental controls to support families around the world.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/new-expanded-android-parental-controls/AndroidarticleGoogle is expanding Android parental controls to support families around the world.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/new-expanded-android-parental-controls/Mindy Brookshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-17-features/Android 17 hero image<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/us_ggl_android_17_blog_Hero_209.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Explore the latest features in Android 17, including enhanced productivity, gaming and security.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-17-features/AndroidPixelarticleExplore the latest features in Android 17, including enhanced productivity, gaming and security.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-17-features/Seang Chauhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/xr-ar/awe-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/us_ggl_android_xr_xreal_aura_sh.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Reservations are now open for XREAL AURA, XREAL's first tethered XR glasses built with Google for Android XR.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/xr-ar/awe-2026/Google NewsAndroidXR and ARarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/xr-ar/awe-2026/https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/paris-hilton/Paris Hilton holding a dog in front of a Google building<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ParisHilton_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The self-described "undercover nerd" used Canvas to build her own app — no coding required.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/paris-hilton/AndroidarticleThe self-described "undercover nerd" used Canvas to build her own app — no coding required.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/paris-hilton/Paris Hiltonhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-may-2026/May AI recap<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/May_AI_Recap_still.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are Google’s latest AI updates from May 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-may-2026/SearchAndroidGoogle DeepMindGoogle LabsQuantum computingGoogle HealthShoppingGoogle CloudAIGemini AppGemini modelsFitbitGoogle ResearcharticleHere are Google’s latest AI updates from May 2026Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-may-2026/Blog Teamhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-drop-june-2026/Android Drop feature announcement image showcasing abstract images of Google Photos wardrobe, fake call detection and a person sitting on a couch using an Android phone.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Final_Static_Asset_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Plan outfits in Google Photos, get alerts for fake calls, and share pics with iPhone devices and more.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-drop-june-2026/AndroidPhotosarticlePlan outfits in Google Photos, get alerts for fake calls, and share pics with iPhone devices and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-drop-june-2026/Seang Chauhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/io-2026-keynote-moment-videos/The colorful I/O logo against a black background, surrounded by stills from the I/O keynote<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/KW_KNH.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are 12 of the biggest Google I/O 2026 keynote moments, including news about Gemini Omni, Gemini 3.5 Flash and more.Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/io-2026-keynote-moment-videos/SearchAndroidGoogle LabsShoppingAIGemini AppGemini modelsarticleHere are 12 of the biggest Google I/O 2026 keynote moments, including news about Gemini Omni, Gemini 3.5 Flash and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/io-2026-keynote-moment-videos/Zahra Thompsonhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-io-2026/The image shows black Google intelligent eyewear frames by Gentle Monster and dark green black Google intelligent eyewear frames by Warby Parker. There are also icons for several apps, as well as examples of intelligent eyewear displays.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_ggl_xr_io.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Intelligent eyewear combines new hardware and the power of Gemini, you can get directions, send texts and snap photos — without taking out your phone.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-io-2026/AndroidXR and ARarticleIntelligent eyewear combines new hardware and the power of Gemini, you can get directions, send texts and snap photos — without taking out your phone.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-io-2026/Shahram IzadiXRhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-halo/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Android_Halo.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Android Halo brings intelligence from your agent right to your status bar.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-halo/AndroidarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-halo/https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/meet-googlebook/Googlebook thumbnail<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Thumbnail_for_video.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re introducing Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed for Gemini Intelligence and perfectly in sync with your Android phone.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/meet-googlebook/AndroidarticleWe’re introducing Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed for Gemini Intelligence and perfectly in sync with your Android phone.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/meet-googlebook/Alex KuscherLaptops & Tabletshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-17-creator-features/Anaya showing ways to create with Android<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ananya_Cutdown_Thumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New features on Android 17 include an optimized Instagram experience, advanced editing tools and Adobe Premiere.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-17-creator-features/AndroidarticleNew features on Android 17 include an optimized Instagram experience, advanced editing tools and Adobe Premiere.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-17-creator-features/Patrick ShehaneEngineeringhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-in-cars-updates/Rendering of the new driving experience<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/hero_blog_new55.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Android Auto and cars with Google built-in are getting upgrades. Drivers can look forward to a rich new experience, premium entertainment and a more capable Gemini.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-in-cars-updates/AndroidarticleAndroid Auto and cars with Google built-in are getting upgrades. Drivers can look forward to a rich new experience, premium entertainment and a more capable Gemini.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-in-cars-updates/Guemmy KimAndroid for Carshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/noto-3d-emoji/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/emoji_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">With added depth and rich details, Noto 3D emoji make it easier to say what words alone can miss.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/noto-3d-emoji/AndroidarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/noto-3d-emoji/Jennifer DanielEmojihttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/new-android-updates/Phone next to the text "Easy, secure sharing."<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BlogHeader_DqT05tp.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The latest Android updates let you share files and switch devices with ease and keep your chats secure.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/new-android-updates/AndroidarticleThe latest Android updates let you share files and switch devices with ease and keep your chats secure.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/new-android-updates/Erik KayEngineering for Android Core Platformhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-show-io-edition-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GIF_Keyword_header.gif">Your front-row seat to the latest breakthroughs on the world’s most popular operating system.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-show-io-edition-2026/AndroidGeminiarticle<p data-block-key="tpe74">Your front-row seat to the latest breakthroughs on the world’s most popular operating system.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-show-io-edition-2026/Sameer Samathttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/gemini-intelligence/Gemini Intelligence blog header showing Intelligent autofill, new devices, Rambler, Watch widgets, and more.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Bento_Blog_header-_5.6.26_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At the Android Show 2026, we introduced Gemini Intelligence, proactive new AI features on Android.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/gemini-intelligence/Gemini FeaturesAndroidarticleAt the Android Show 2026, we introduced Gemini Intelligence, proactive new AI features on Android.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/gemini-intelligence/Mindy Brookshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/pause-point/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Reclaim-your-time-with-Pause-Po.max-600x600.format-webp_nL2QbLK.webp">This new wellbeing feature helps stop doomscrolling so you can use your phone with more intent.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/pause-point/AndroidarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/pause-point/Sophie SandersProduct Management, Kids & Familieshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-ios-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging/A woman texting on an Android phone with end-to-end encryption enabled<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Header-Image_2096x1182_2_1_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is rolling out for Android and iPhone users, securing your cross-platform chats by default.Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-ios-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging/AndroidarticleEnd-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is rolling out for Android and iPhone users, securing your cross-platform chats by default.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-ios-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging/Elmar WeberAndroid and Business Communicationshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-tips-2026/Gemini navigation on a car screen<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/I_O_26_Gemini_AAE_blog_post_-_H.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Thanks to deep integrations with both your vehicle and your apps, Gemini in cars with Google built-in will help drivers do more safely while still focusing on the road.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-tips-2026/AndroidarticleThanks to deep integrations with both your vehicle and your apps, Gemini in cars with Google built-in will help drivers do more safely while still focusing on the road.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-gemini-tips-2026/Alankar AgnihotriCars with Google built-inhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-immersive-features-update-april-2026/A woman in a modern living room wearing a Galaxy XR headset. She is watching a soccer match, and the display has been augmented with three large, floating, virtual screens watching a Paris Saint-Germain soccer match.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Final_Hero_Image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Android XR adds spatial conversion for 2D apps, the ability to pin apps to your walls and more ways to watch, create, and explore.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-immersive-features-update-april-2026/Android EnterpriseAndroidarticleAndroid XR adds spatial conversion for 2D apps, the ability to pin apps to your walls and more ways to watch, create, and explore.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-immersive-features-update-april-2026/Juston Payne