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Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Front and center New strings suggest Gemini will be a core part of Android's push toward a full desktop-style experience.

Android 17 might be getting a glassy, iOS-style look — and I'm not surprised
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Blur takes over Early leaks suggest Android 17 may adopt a more translucent, blur-heavy interface.

This Android 16 protection feature looks like it's ready to help you with 'Intrusions'
By Nickolas Diaz published
Keep Tabs Another leak surfaced, offering alleged details about an Android 16 feature to help users manage device intrusions.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes Settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs
By Sanuj Bhatia published
A much-needed cleanup The new beta aims to make Android 16 feel more stable to use ahead of wider rollout.

Android 17 leak hints at major Quick Settings revamp you'll actually use
By Jay Bonggolto published
long overdue Android 17 leaks hint at a split notifications panel and the return of separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles.

Gemini's new features will turn Google TV into an interactive media companion
By Nandika Ravi published
Glow up! At CES 2026, Google unveiled Gemini for Google TV, that transforms viewing experiences by delivering personalized insights, multimedia interactions, and intuitive controls.

Google starts rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with an important fix
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Apps stop crashing Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 rolls out with a fix for widespread app crash problems.

Android 2025 scorecard: Major changes and challenges leading to an exciting future for the OS
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Be different With plenty of new features and a brand-new rollout strategy, Google changed quite a lot of things around Android in 2025.
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