Google I/O 2025
Latest about Google I/O 2025

Google leaked its own design process for Material 3 Expressive
By Brady Snyder published
Big mistake Google plans to reveal Material 3 Expressive at Google I/O 2025, but it accidentally leaked a blog post about it ahead of time.

Android's leaked battery status indicator bears a striking resemblance to iOS
By Brady Snyder published
New looks Google is working on refreshing Android's UI with Material 3 Expressive, and that includes a new-look battery status indicator — here's a sneak peek.

How to make the most sense out of Google I/O
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill What you really want to know is only a tiny fraction of what I/O is all about.

NotebookLM gets Gemini 2.5 Flash as it prepares to launch as a standalone app
By Brady Snyder published
Research helper NotebookLM is about to launch as a standalone app at Google I/O 2025, but it's getting expanded Audio Overview support and Gemini 2.5 Flash capabilities now.

Gemini needs a sidekick for Android XR to work, and it could be on your wrist
By Michael L Hicks published
Wear OS Weekly Gemini and gesture controls work great in demos. In the real world, AR glasses could use a tactile alternative, and smartwatches are the obvious choice.

Google is giving us a look at what's next for Android ahead of I/O
By Nandika Ravi published
Surprise, surprise! The Android Show is bringing a special I/O edition for the first time.

Google I/O 2025 prepares new Material 3 'Expressive' design, XR, and much more
By Nickolas Diaz published
Take a look Google posted its sessions list for I/O 2025.

Android 16 could bring Identity Check to more smartphones
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon? Identity Check is working on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta, which could mean the feature is set to arrive on more Android phones.

I don't want the Pixel Tablet to die
By Andrew Myrick published
Tick-tock Since Google didn't extend the support for the Pixel Tablet, we're just about a year away from the end. I just hope Google ends up offering something to replace its best tablet.

NotebookLM can now help you discover sources on the web
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler studying Tired of manually adding sources to your NotebookLM projects? With today's update, you no longer need to.

Gemini Live's new video streaming and screen sharing to work on any Android device
By Brady Snyder published
Compatibility Originally thought to be limited to newer devices, Gemini Live's new video features will work on any Android device with Gemini Advanced.

Reported changes to Android development aren't really a change
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Same as it ever was Despite what you might read, how Android is made isn't changing.

Where have all the Chromebooks gone?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Almost three full months into the year, and there have been very few major Chromebook releases. Let's dive into a few reasons why that might be the case.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.

Gemini 2.5 Pro is Google's latest AI model with thinking and multimodality built-in
By Brady Snyder published
New models Gemini 2.5 Pro is here, with native support for thinking and multimodality, plus a context window that'll soon grow to two million tokens.

Google is rolling out video and screen sharing support for Gemini Live
By Brady Snyder published
Multimodal AI Nearly a year after demoing Project Astra at Google I/O, real-time multimodal video inputs are hitting Gemini Live for paid subscribers.

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes
By Brady Snyder published
Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.

Pixel 9a arrives with a fresh new look, packs tons of AI features, and a massive battery life
By Nandika Ravi published
Pixel 9a is here! Google launched its budget phone by adding to its latest Pixel 9 series, which has a sleek new look and all the AI features you'd need.
Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android