Android’s ‘Search’ bar now lets you ‘Ask Google’ and AI Mode Abner Li | Apr 29 2026 - 9:15 am PT | Apr 29 2026 - 9:15 am PT Google’s expansion of AI Mode continues today with an integration into the Search bar on Android devices. …
Chrome for Android adding full Gemini integration and auto browse Abner Li | May 12 2026 - 10:15 am PT | May 12 2026 - 10:15 am PT In January, desktop Chrome gained an auto browse capability powered by Gemini. This is now coming to Chrome for Android with deeper Gemini integration. …
Google AI Studio can now build Android apps, Android Studio adds iOS app porting Abner Li | May 19 2026 - 10:55 am PT | May 19 2026 - 10:55 am PT Following The Android Show, Google made several developer announcements at I/O 2026, led by AI Studio’s new capability to build native Android apps. …
… AT&T will apparently leverage this in its Connected Life security service, including Nest Cam AI features. AT&T announced Google integration for Connected Life late last year. …
… Google Pics is fully integrated into Workspace, with future updates letting you access this editor in any application. It’s first launching as a standalone website this summer for Google AI Ultra subscribers in English in the US. …
… Meta explains the new commands available: Ski runs: “Hey Meta, how many runs have I skied today?” Vertical descent: “Hey Meta, how much vertical have I skied today?” Vertical ascent: “Hey Meta, how much have I climbed?” great for backcountry skiing Speed and G-forces: “Hey Meta, what was my max spe… …
… Notebooks are rolling out first to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers on the web. They will be available on “mobile, more countries across Europe, and to free users” over the coming weeks. …
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… Expand Expanding Close Google’s Pixelsnap Chargers will get firmware updates Abner Li Jan 6 2026 - 11:03 am PT Just like other modern devices, the Pixelsnap Charger will see firmware updates, with the latest version of Pixel Stand revealing some details. …
… Co-developed with Samsung, it is available now on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra, with more Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship devices to follow later this year. Instagram’s new integrations and the Screen Reactions function will be coming to Pixel in Android 17. …