Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

I spoke with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem, about Gemini's expansion in Android Studio. The real story is the way AI cuts toil across the lifecycle.

Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops

However, Android 17 will also bring significant improvements to our phones. A useful side effect of these restrictions is ...

Android 17 Beta 1 reveals a surprising secret about the Pixel Launcher search bar

Android 17 Beta 1 lays the foundation for third-party search providers in the Pixel Launcher's search box. Check out the article for details!
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How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...
Android Authority

Google Contacts may soon offer a clever shortcut for Calling Cards

Google is addressing user complaints by adding a Calling Cards shortcut to the “Organize” tab in the Google Contacts app. The Google Phone app is receiving further Material 3 Expressive updates, ...
Lifehacker

Android Auto's Best Kept Secret Is a Programmable Shortcut

January 27, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google There's so much visual stuff you can customize in Android Auto. But Android Auto's capabilities go beyond ...
Android

Google TV Quietly Got Better: New Shortcuts, Fixes, and Smarter Profiles

Google TV is rolling out a quiet update that brings new settings, small homescreen improvements, clearer YouTube thumbnails, and profile menu changes. The update ...