… It’s rather interesting to see that MediaTek is the name with the fewest number of Googlebook devices in this first wave, seeing as MediaTek has invested heavily in ChromeOS over the years. …
… This year, Android 17 QPR1’s media controls aren’t getting an all-new coat of paint, but the ability to switch between multiple media apps has been completely reworked — for better or for worse. …
… We’ve elevated useful features such as Gemini for Home, familiar face detection and Activity Zones. …
… Exercise apps can choose to use Google’s tracking experience and design language instead of building their own. It will include heart rate monitoring, media control, and other unnamed features. …
… Starting with media, Google is addressing a long-time pain point with selecting playlists for playback through its voice assistant. …
… The 11-inch model has an 1840×1280 IPS LCD display, MediaTek G88 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and stylus support. The 8-inch model, meanwhile, features an 8-inch 1524×1000 display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an undisclosed MediaTek chip. …
… That deal revolves around streamed content and official media availability for channels. …
… Adobe apps, a relatively sore point of Snapdragon-based Windows laptops, are getting reworked specifically for this new chip. …
Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts Ben Schoon | May 12 2026 - 10:30 am PT | May 12 2026 - 10:30 am PT Google is delivering some major Android Auto updates over the course of 2026, including support for video apps and new Gemini features. …
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