Google Gemini adds Lyria 3, an AI model that can create music with words and photos
Lyria 3 can take your words, photos, and videos, and turn them into a custom 30-second track with lyrics in tow. It's free to use and available within the Gemini. tool picker.
Google reveals the Pixel 10a, a slightly better phone at the same $499
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a and, as expected, it's a modest upgrade over last year's model with a handful of subtle design refinements and incremental spec improvements.
You can now use NotebookLM as your faster path from notes to slides
NotebookLM’s slide deck update adds prompt-based slide revisions and PPTX export, so you can refine a deck without rebuilding it, then move it into PowerPoint for speaker notes, templates, and final cleanup.
Google I/O 2026 leans into AI, here’s what it means for you
Google locked in I/O 2026 for May 19 to 20 and it’s already framing the event around Gemini and AI tooling. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s missing, and how to plan what to watch.
You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking
Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.
Google is bringing AirDrop support to Pixel 9 series phones
Google is expanding AirDrop-style sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, making it easier to send photos, videos, and files directly to iPhones, iPads, and Macs
You may stop seeing comments on YouTube if you use an ad blocker
YouTube users with ad blockers report missing comments and descriptions, sparking speculation that Google may be limiting features as part of its anti-ad-block strategy.
Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads
The February 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.
Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you
Google is preparing a standalone app for Pixel’s Now Playing feature, making it easier to identify songs playing around you
Gemini can now create audio summaries of your Google Docs
Google Docs gets Gemini-powered Audio Summaries, transforming lengthy documents into short, podcast-style recaps you can hear on the move instead of reading line by line.
Gboard may soon make it easier to place the cursor exactly where you want it
Gboard is working on a new cursor mode that may let you drag the cursor freely in any direction by turning the keyboard area into a virtual trackpad.
‘Hey, that’s my voice!’ Veteran broadcaster claims Google stole his voice for AI tool
Listen for yourself.
Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web
Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.
Your Pixel is getting Android 17 again
Google has restarted the Android 17 beta rollout for Pixel phones, bringing early access to new system improvements and developer tools after a brief pause.
Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a huge milestone for 3D printing
Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work, and it's now now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app.
Hackers are using Gemini to target you, Google says
Google says hackers are abusing Gemini to speed up cyberattacks, from target research to post-breach troubleshooting. The risk is faster iteration and model extraction, not brand-new tactics, which can shrink defender response windows.
The Vision Pro YouTube app is here and it fixes the biggest annoyances
YouTube finally has an official Vision Pro app, ending the Safari workaround and adding offline downloads plus support for 3D and panoramic video. It’s free now, even as Netflix still stays away.
Is your smartphone eligible for Android 17? Here’s the full list
Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon. Check the complete list of supported Pixel phones and learn how Google's release strategy affects other brands.
Google pulls Android 17 Beta 1 at the last second, says it’s still “coming soon”
Google postponed Android 17 Beta 1 at the last minute, blaming unspecified changes. Here's what it means for the Q1 rollout, stability timeline, and Samsung's plans.
Google just released the first build of Android 17, and it’s ready for Pixel phones
Android 17 focuses on adaptability of apps across different form factors, enhances performance, and it's now available to download on Pixel 6 series and later models.
Google brings its AI-powered Fitbit coach to iPhones before Apple
Fitbit's Gemini-powered AI Personal Health Coach expands internationally and lands on iOS in public preview for Fitbit Premium members using supported devices.
Google now helps you wipe your sensitive personal data and photos from Search
Google is rolling out new Search tools that help users remove phone numbers, email addresses and explicit images, making it easier to control what personal information appears about them online.
Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control
According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.
Gemini’s Circle to Search lost Share on some phones, you may need a workaround
Circle to Search may have lost its Share option on some Android phones. Reports point to a Google app beta build, with one workaround tied to resetting the app or switching back to stable.
Google’s Gemini could soon do work for you
Google’s Gemini is being upgraded with “screen automation” that may let the AI complete tasks like ordering and ride booking inside apps.
Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected
Google’s Android-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress.
Google quietly makes the Pixel 10A official
Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 10a, revealing its design and preorder date of February 18, while keeping key specs and pricing under wraps.
Google Home update brings more automation controls to help you build smarter routines
The latest Google Home app update introduced a host of new automation starters, conditions, and actions to help you create more helpful routines.
Gemini’s new ChatGPT import lets you keep context when you switch
Gemini is testing a way to import ChatGPT chat history, so you can switch assistants without losing context. It’s built as a file upload, but your imported chats land in activity data.
Google’s Android PCs may ship with a barebones version of the Pixel Camera app
Google's new Desktop Camera app on the Play Store gives us a glimpse of what the camera experience may be like on the upcoming Android PCs.
Chrome may soon use Gemini antiscam protection to flag scams, but it won’t watch every site you visit
Google is testing Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome, a server-side scam check that activates only when a page already looks risky. It’s off by default and requires Enhanced Safe Browsing.
You could get a much smarter Siri on your phone this year
Apple will roll out a multi-stage Siri overhaul using Gemini AI, promising improved intelligence, deeper context, and a full chatbot-style upgrade later this year.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may bring a Pixel-exclusive feature to protect you from scam calls
The Pixel-exclusive Scam Detection feature may finally be making its way to more Android phones, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.
Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your docs into AI videos on Android and iOS
NotebookLM on Android and iOS is getting Video Overviews, allowing users to convert PDFs and notes into short AI videos, complete with playback controls and new customization options for visuals.
Google updates Pixel Tablet support window, giving you two more Android OS upgrades
Google has quietly updated its Pixel Tablet support page, extending the tablet's software support window by two years.
Google’s Genie AI will let you create a whole visual world of your imaginations
Google's Project Genie turns text or images into interactive worlds using AI. Currently rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S., it hints at a new era of generative environments.
It’s not just Grok: Apple and Google app stores are infested with nudifying AI apps
A new report reveals that Apple and Google’s app stores are filled with AI nudify apps capable of generating non-consensual deepfake nudes, raising major safety and privacy concerns.
Chrome introduces AI-driven auto browse to handle multi-step online actions
Google is testing Gemini-powered Auto Browse in Chrome, allowing the browser to navigate websites, compare options, and complete multi-step tasks automatically with user oversight.