…really changing how I text, those hidden features made the whole experience feel a lot more fun. Related Why Google Messages is, hands down, the best way to text on Android Texting…
…Sign in to your Android Police account I have never been quite as excited about a smart home assistant as I am about Amazon’s Alexa+. It takes everything I already like…
…Google replaced Google Assistant with Gemini as its primary AI offering, and Messages is one of the key apps where Gemini's capabilities are being showcased to everyday Android users. 05 / 8…
…After I changed how I handled those long chats, everything snapped back into place. Related 7 unexpected ways I use Gemini beyond chat It became a crucial part of my Android workflow…
Jon Gilbert May 23, 2026, 1:02 PM EDT Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android…
Ben Khalesi May 22, 2026, 8:35 PM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones…
…Android manufacturers typically build their skins on the initial release of a major Android version, often skipping subsequent Quarterly Platform Releases altogether. With QPR updates now packing more features and changes than…
…But when combined over four months, they changed what the assistant could handle without custom workarounds. As of May 2026, Gemini for Home is on early access. The basic voice assistant is…
…out new restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Sign in to your Android Police account Asking your favorite AI assistant for news has often felt a little dry. Take Google's Gemini…
…He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, Android Authority, and Pocket-lint. He has previously contributed to publications like Pocketnow and MakeUseOf. Since the start of 2025 alone…
