<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Gemini ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/gemini Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:17 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 5 huge Android 17 upgrades are coming this year — Here are the best new features announced at The Android Show ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/top-android-17-announcements-from-the-android-show-2026 gwRLJMn57xNGt2MzQE5SBo Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:17 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not just an OS: Gemini Intelligence shines with Android automation this summer ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/not-just-an-os-gemini-intelligence-shines-with-android-automation-this-summer cQrChHXWwf56NNMUSE4X6S Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google wants Gemini to take over how you browse in Chrome ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-wants-gemini-to-take-over-how-you-browse-in-chrome kAeFzDJMfYrePUFK5JFtpf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:40:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gmail's 'Help me write' can now mimic how you speak to create emails for you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/gmails-help-me-write-can-now-mimic-how-you-speak-to-create-emails-for-you 9oubKHYkZEGedwqzbjiB9S Fri, 08 May 2026 17:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Gemini is finally becoming the personal assistant we were promised ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-gemini-is-finally-becoming-the-personal-assistant-we-were-promised sStK9mF2grQySVHxJgr2ZW Thu, 07 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just gave me the best reason ever to uninstall Chrome ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-just-gave-me-the-best-reason-ever-to-uninstall-chrome V5mM78QfrFr49x7njDK9DR Wed, 06 May 2026 17:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Home rolls out a hassle-free automation update, 'Ask Home' heads to PC ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/google-home-rolls-out-a-hassle-free-automation-update-ask-home-heads-to-pc MgMDUvFSXetqjmE2DpEZzj Tue, 05 May 2026 17:05:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Home’s latest update fixes the worst part of smart cameras ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/google-homes-latest-update-fixes-the-worst-part-of-smart-cameras noSZGLhVys9Xff8xWX8ScK Tue, 05 May 2026 16:19:51 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:20:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google finally explains why the AICore app is eating up your storage ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/if-aicore-is-taking-up-space-on-your-phone-heres-whats-going-on xExUDrpdseEA35p4crp9f5 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:20:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Walmart could be prepping a budget smart speaker with Gemini baked in ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/walmart-could-be-prepping-a-budget-smart-speaker-with-gemini-baked-in w5Rt9ZStmURp7suVZ6CStj Mon, 04 May 2026 07:24:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ You no longer have to pay for Gemini’s smartest organization tool ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/you-no-longer-have-to-pay-for-geminis-smartest-organization-tool adgprdvoEZUMuiPsuww2pU Fri, 01 May 2026 22:47:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google flips the script, reportedly considers putting ads in Gemini app ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-flips-the-script-reportedly-considers-putting-ads-in-gemini-app WwZiLEBrR9ffQ37NRsq98D Fri, 01 May 2026 19:02:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Home's camera feed, media controls get upgraded in all the right ways ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/google-homes-camera-feed-media-controls-get-upgraded-in-all-the-right-ways kssmBU9LMNr4WwH7kHetmC Fri, 01 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google AI is creeping into every app on your phone. Here is how to disable it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/disable-google-ai-across-apps-on-your-phone m3SbeAytZzbMXT7uaVNZSX Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:17:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is upgrading in-car Assistant to Gemini, and it’s more than just a refresh ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-is-upgrading-in-car-assistant-to-gemini-and-its-more-than-just-a-refresh nxbF37kGqjye7KnCqeHPBj Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:59:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini can now generate PDFs, Word, and Excel files so you don't have to ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gemini-can-now-generate-google-docs-pdf-word CyP4xPSirYNsaVyDwtbwXa Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Now, Gemini might get proactive with timely, personalized 'suggestions' ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/now-gemini-might-get-proactive-with-timely-personalized-suggestions 2CsMpkaZVa6kWr4BbJdjH9 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google expands its browser assistant to more countries, and I can’t ignore how convenient this is ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-expands-its-browser-assistant-to-more-countries-and-i-cant-ignore-how-convenient-this-is cowi8mGacfQQHtKrz4GYNQ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini keeps its ears open for 'Continued Conversations' in Google Home ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/gemini-keeps-its-ears-open-for-continued-conversations-in-google-home gAu7nCGDu8N3VxksRqF9rC Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:02:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Android Auto settings I always change on any new Android phone ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-auto/5-android-auto-settings-i-always-change-on-any-new-android-phone viWM2muShgy6BxdCm2SwDB Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Easy as pie: Google's Gemini uses your memories for AI photos that feel personal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/easy-as-pie-googles-gemini-uses-your-memories-for-ai-photos-that-feel-personal wR4Y9DV6somz4GeDBtHAZT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mac, meet Gemini: Google's AI gives Apple's macOS a 'native' experience for sharing and more ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/mac-meet-gemini-googles-ai-arrives-apple-computers-native zcrNrMCfLqPukDa9Wfchyj Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of repeating AI prompts? Chrome’s new feature handles it for you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/tired-of-repeating-ai-prompts-chromes-new-feature-handles-it-for-you iviFXAeWdrWzxDsmphUcaR Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leaked 'Your Day' feature for Gemini looks like a proactive, personal addition ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/leaked-your-day-feature-for-gemini-looks-like-a-proactive-personal-addition EZy5QKALf8km6Zr6F76HJh Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini for Home is finally expanding to more countries, and you can try it now ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/googles-gemini-for-home-is-going-global-with-more-languages-and-regions v9Y7TrMF4yMPryjTYqsKJb Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just got a new Galaxy S26? Here are the first 6 things you should do with it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s26-first-things-to-do ujsryx27xogvWrXczGFqy3 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:05:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gmail's new AI Inbox is here, but it'll cost you $250 a month ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/gmail-ai-inbox-beta-for-ai-ultra-subscribers RYRfbzLhBuyntZH77HtEe6 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:28:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Galaxy S26 Plus is a good phone with a major problem that Samsung needs to figure out ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus-review vHwENUaxzDMsWMq3fS387i Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:07:00 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is a massive boon to the AI's real-time assistance for you and me ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/gemini-3-1-flash-live-is-a-massive-boon-to-the-ais-real-time-assistance-for-you-and-me CPbDtgd4ygTxmJK7bJTQdd Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:37:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I see you, Gemini: Google TV rolls out handy features for 'Deep Dives' and sports-lovers ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/i-see-you-gemini-google-tv-rolls-out-handy-features-for-deep-dives-and-sports-lovers Yoddb8C5xNokB2RgSR9X6H Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Galaxy S26 is still missing my favorite Gemini trigger, so I used this Samsung hack to bring it back ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/the-galaxy-s26-is-still-missing-my-favorite-gemini-trigger-so-i-used-this-samsung-hack-to-bring-it-back 7gGVTMBTFAvQTKm3KosQPi Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:22:19 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ One-off, silly questions for Gemini might be easier to make if Google's tests are positive ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/one-off-silly-questions-for-gemini-might-be-easier-to-make-if-googles-tests-are-positive mB57rzYSsfUKC3Dw4PtpjJ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:18:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini on the Pixel 10 can now handle tasks without you touching your apps ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/gemini-screen-automation-expands-to-pixel-10-series JLqq7AJFdgaNNW6MVk8hdJ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:05:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Personal Intelligence for the masses: Google rolls it out in AI Mode and more across the U.S. ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/personal-intelligence-for-the-masses-google-rolls-it-out-in-ai-mode-and-more-across-the-u-s UxEzQUNESXbYWziqE8TMS4 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:52:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Holy crap! The Galaxy S26 Ultra just ordered dinner and tea for me and all I had to do was hit 'Confirm' ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/how-to-use-google-gemini-screen-automation 3p7BeqLQJdNuZm5TatVuyG Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:08:01 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just gave Gemini the power to control apps on the Galaxy S26 — and it's pretty wild ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gemini-screen-automation-rolling-out-for-galaxy-s26 CfA34jmVL29gvFjyPeWaYK Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:19:52 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:44:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hop to it: Gemini for Home's assistance gets a lot faster with this 'major' patch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/hop-to-it-gemini-for-homes-assistance-gets-a-lot-faster-with-this-major-patch KHeouhQJEiZkdUQk4Dy3v Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chrome’s Gemini AI assistant finally breaks out of the US ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/chromes-gemini-ai-assistant-finally-breaks-out-of-the-us D9rcDUWofNCP8HcYngpUg7 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nano Banana creates, but it might also listen to the edits you tell Gemini to make ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/nano-banana-creates-but-it-might-also-listen-to-the-edits-you-tell-gemini-to-make fAcNkyWyTWizHMh7w5ieTX Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google will now show which AI models are best at building Android apps ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-android-bench-ranks-llms ggZ8DrRVr2TGEn577UU4rj Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is the fast help you need if you're a dev with complex data ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/gemini-3-1-flash-lite-is-the-fast-help-you-need-if-youre-a-dev-with-complex-data esmj4eumqXNZaqQdWKF6GA Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:32:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nano Banana 2 is now Google's default image generation model, and it's a big step up ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-announces-nano-banana-2 b65P83YX9to838LJ7NCbGU Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:57:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got to play with the new Galaxy S26 series, and it feels like the ultimate Pixel experience with smarter AI and the coolest display I've seen on a phone ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-hands-on U2peQYgiagGVXbvn8xazPK Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:42:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-just-doubled-its-ai-reasoning-power-with-the-surprise-launch-of-gemini-3-1-pro GWtENHsXZc4CZrN7W2C3KE Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:28:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expect ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/google-io-2026-what-to-expect ytQFm4mdRbba2fKbP7CfvX Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We asked what AI chatbot you prefer to use, and the top answer may surprise you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/poll-results-what-ai-chatbot-you-prefer-to-use-the-top-answer-may-surprise-you Z4rT6Aifa34iogquLfERnA Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:47:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini’s music generator is here, and I think this is where everyday AI gets interesting ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/geminis-music-generator-is-here-and-i-think-this-is-where-everyday-ai-gets-interesting N4xDgJTDsfBRA4RvojCiBP Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ There are plenty of AI chatbots out there. Which one do you prefer to use and why? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/poll-which-ai-chatbot-do-you-prefer-to-use-and-why hXAqSctZ2pi5nE6at2hjtT Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:52:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini hits Google Docs with a familiar 'audio summary' update for chill vibes ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gemini-hits-google-docs-with-a-familiar-audio-summary-update-for-chill-vibes ACE3N2JNbG7HL2tQn7Av7o Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's sentimental Gemini Super Bowl ad is a visionary showcase for your projects ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/googles-sentimental-gemini-super-bowl-ad-is-a-visionary-showcase-for-your-projects 5sszWYP4qknUezz26fvrdQ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:21:08 +0000