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 blog post didn’t say what changes it will make to comply with the requirement for clearer attribution and links to publishers in AI results, but said the firm is “continuing to experiment with a range of new link designs in our AI experiences to make them more useful.” A notice published b… …
… We’ve seen numerous instances of Google opting everyone into new AI experiences. This is happening more and more as AI becomes the company’s core focus, but Chrome’s AI features show this is not a new phenomenon. …
… Hovering over links in AI Overviews and AI Mode will also produce a pop-up that gives you more information about the site before you click. While most of the newly announced AI features will roll out soon, Google is still seeking partners to support one of them. …
… Gemini is all ears Gemini Intelligence is also powering some new convenience features in Android, including those rumored AI-generated widgets. …
… More AirDrop, more AI It wouldn’t be an Android update without more AI, so get ready to see some of Google’s AI clothing features in your phone. …
… There will also be new paths to checking SynthID status, so you won’t even have to open Gemini just to check for the watermark. SynthID will be integrated with Circle to Search, Lens, and AI Mode. …
Google launched its big AI-fueled redesign of Google Home late last year, and it has been adding features here and there ever since. …
… AI Overviews may be the most prominent element of Google’s AI search shift, but that’s increasingly looking like a stopgap as AI Mode spins up. Google has a new “seamless” search experience that ties AI Mode into AI Overviews. Most Google searches now produce an AI Overview. …
… The AI nudifying scandal led to lawsuits against xAI and spurred the European Union to ban nudifying apps . Grok also still incorporates features such as “Spicy” and “Unhinged” modes. …
… A Fitbit Air purchase also includes three months of Google Health Premium replacing Fitbit Premium , which now features Google’s new AI Health Coach. Goodbye, Fitbit… Hello, Google Health The Fitbit app is getting a major makeover and a new name. …
