Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year
… Google’s AI-generated widgets from Android phones will also come over to Googlebooks. …
Google has announced all these new Android features while barely mentioning Android 17, which is slated to launch in June. Almost everything new in Android will arrive via Play Services, app updates, or on specific devices (like Pixel and Samsung Galaxy) through partnerships. There are a few tidbits for Android 17 itself. Google says flagship Android 17 devices will see some changes to the camera experience, including better video quality in social media apps like Instagram and “screen reaction” overlays in video. There will also be native support for Ultra HDR, native stabilization, and Night
Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026… Google’s AI-generated widgets from Android phones will also come over to Googlebooks. …
We’re expecting Android 17 to begin rolling out later this month, but first, Google has a batch of updates for the wider Android device ecosystem. …
… That’s Project Solara, which is based on an open source build of Google’s Android software AOSP . Microsoft can’t really call it Android as it’s not a licensed package—the underlying OS is called the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform. …
… Android in cars Plugging your Android phone into a car that supports Android Auto will be different soon, too. For starters, Google says Android Auto will now adapt to varying display sizes and shapes. So even if your car has a weird polygon screen, Android should fill it completely. …