I am nowhere near as confident carrying a Pixel today as I was a year ago, nor am I as enthusiastic about Android overall as I used to be. I think it’s either that these updates and software lack real substance, or the focus on AI additions has drained my excitement. Perhaps part of the problem stems from Google shifting into modular app updates rather than bundling them into full OS releases, leaving things fragmented. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t change the underwhelming state of Android today, which worries me. I believe Google can still turn things around, but that recovery starts with
Android updates used to feel revolutionary; now that they feel small, it leaves me worried… I’m not sure if it’s because new features feel less groundbreaking, or because momentum has started to stall when Google stretches release timelines and only arrives on devices months after announcing them. But one thing is certain: Today’s updates don’t bring the magic they used to. …
… The update added several Galaxy AI features that debuted with the S26 series, though a few notable AI capabilities were still missing. Samsung is now addressing that gap with the June update, bringing two more AI features to its 2025 flagship lineup. …
… To start a new generative AI project: Open Google Photos and select Create Choose a template Tap Camera thumbnail on the photo selection screen Take the photo "This change is designed for features where you need a quick and temporary input, like a simple photo or a funny face," Google wrote in the … …
… I knew I would have to wait until late summer to get my hands on those much-hyped AI features. Still, I installed it as I wanted to see how Android would evolve from here as Google rolls out those widely anticipated AI capabilities. …
… The updated text now says: Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Future releases may include enhanced features or new services that are offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties. …
… Fitbit introduced the Daily Readiness Score as a premium feature, using data from sleep, heart rate variability, and recent activity levels to generate a score that guides workout intensity decisions. It remains one of Fitbit's most praised AI-driven features. …
… A quick refresh on what AICore does Crucial for AI, but irrelevant elsewhere AICore is only found on devices that host AI models, the most common of which is Gemini Nano . Gemini Nano lets Summarize in Recorder, Magic Compose, Pixel Studio, Call Notes, Pixel Screenshots, and other AI features work. …
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… They also feature a wealth of small but significant hardware upgrades and fun camera features. But on the other hand, the focus on AI features has made many of us feel that if you don't care about AI, then the Pixel 11 series offers nothing to justify its price jump. …
… Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features writer at PCMag where she did everything from interviewing Jeff Goldblum to explaining crypto. …
