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Google is finally treating Android creators seriously with Android 17
Android gets creative Android 17 adds creator-focused features like AI editing tools, Screen Reactions, better Instagram uploads, and Adobe Premiere support
Not just an OS: Gemini Intelligence shines with Android automation this summer
Gemini goes further Gemini Intelligence and Google's agentic AI plans took center stage during the Android Show 2026, and there are huge features on the way this summer.
Best text messaging apps in 2026
Back to basics The Android ecosystem gives you access to loads of text messaging apps for keeping in touch with friends and family. These are the best of the lot.
Meta's AI plans look agentic with a potential Instagram bot that shops for you
Per your request Reports concerning Meta's AI plans for consumers alleged "agentic tools," such as a bot that can shop on Instagram.
Gmail's 'Help me write' can now mimic how you speak to create emails for you
Useful parroting? Google has started rolling out an AI update for Gmail, making the software capable of mimicking how you speak in emails.
Meta can see your Instagram messages now, and it's time to stop using it
Encryption is gone Meta has ended encrypted Instagram DMs as of May 8, 2026.
It's time to do some spring cleaning with the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone
Spring cleaning When was the last time you tidied up your phone's storage? The Files by Google app makes thing incredibly easy, offering several handy clean up tools.
Android 17's first QPR gets a second beta, fixing instability and glitchy gestures
Advancing Android 17 Pixel users are getting another dose of fixes for Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 this week.
