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… Still, forcing loyal customers with complex hardware to switch to a new app on a couple of weeks’ notice is a gamble. AcuRite risks polarizing customers who don’t like the new app, especially since it is missing some features that the old app has. …
… In the coming months, Google will roll out more smartphone AI features under the Gemini Intelligence banner, bringing more automation and customization to your phone. App automation will be a major element of Android going forward, Google says. …
… The Nvidia app also offers more advanced features than the Control Panel app had, including driver updates and DLSS overrides for using newer upscaling models with games that only natively support older DLSS versions. …
… That gives the devices access to a wide variety of apps—Google tried for years to shoehorn Android apps into Chrome OS with limited success, but it should be easier with laptops that run the apps natively. …
… If you choose to skip the subscription, you can continue to use your Fitbit and Google wearables in the new app with the same basic stat tracking features. And what of Fit, that other Google-branded health tracking app? …
… As usual, some of the new features are limited to specific devices, and others require using Google’s apps. …
… Plex claims to be working on numerous new features for its platform, including: adding all server and library management features currently available on app.plex.tv to Plex’s mobile and, where applicable, TV apps; “boosting dialogue and normalizing loudness,” per today’s announcement; transcoding i… …
… Microsoft has also worked to scale back the Copilot branding inside of core apps like Notepad and Paint even if the generative AI features are still there , and to give users more control over when their PCs install updates. …
… Each section of the Start menu the pinned apps section, the “recommended” section, and the “all apps” section will be individually toggleable. …
… I go out of my way to use foldable features when I’m carrying one. There are times when running multiple apps comes in handy, and apps that properly support the larger display can be more powerful. …
