Google is in the process of delivering several new Android features right now, including expanding AirDrop support through Android's Quick Share feature . The advantage of this is obvious — it makes sharing files between friends or family split between iOS and Android much easier. …
… Android Phones Google I/O may not be for another week, but The Android Show: I/O Edition spilled the beans on the biggest news and updates for all things Android. Google Phones From Gemini Intelligence to new emojis, here are the most important Android updates Google announced ahead of I/O 2026. …
… Since the phone was released in June 2025, it means there will be frequent security updates until at least mid-2033. That includes at least seven Android version updates as well, taking the phone from Android 15 to Android 22. …
… We'll be going hands-on with many of these new Android features and updates in the coming days, so stay tuned for more detailed coverage. …
… While Google hasn't given an exact date for when these updates will hit Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, the company confirmed they are all arriving throughout this year. …
… However, future Android updates may undo the fix, meaning users could need to repeat the process after updating their device. …
… Malware & Adware A new Android malware was found to be pre-installed on some budget Android phones and tablets by security researchers. …
… What to expect The headliners are Android 17, a round of Gemini AI updates, and a first proper look at Android XR smart glasses — wearables built with Samsung, Xreal, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker that are due to launch later this year. …
… Cars with Google built-in are natively-built on an Android Automotive operating system — operating entirely as standalone devices that don’t require a phone to be connected to it. They’ve been around since 2020, and now we’re getting the biggest updates to these models since the launch. …
… Smart Glasses Google’s latest Android announcements reveal a major shift in strategy: Gemini Intelligence is becoming less of a chatbot and more of the intelligence layer powering Android itself. …