Daily Brief was one of the many new AI features unveiled during the Google I/O keynote. It’s Google’s attempt at a generative AI assistant, designed to help organize your life and pull information from various sources. If that sounds familiar, it should. Google tried something similar with Daily Hub when the Pixel 10 series launched, … Read More “I wanted Gemini Daily Brief to be great, but it’s kind of a mess” »
TL;DR Samsung and Google have officially previewed their first “Intelligent Eyewear” audio-only glasses created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The AI glasses will run Android XR with Gemini-powered features like live translation, navigation, and notification summaries. These will be the first true Android XR smart glasses, expanding the platform beyond Samsung’s existing … Read More “Samsung and Google unveil their first Android XR smart glasses with partners” »
TL;DR Google is bringing new features to media apps on Android Auto. Developers will be able to use new components, expanded headers, spotlight sections, and more to offer a better app experience. Apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, Gaana, and others are already incorporating the new features. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? … Read More “Media apps are getting a major glow up in Android Auto” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority During its I/O opening keynote yesterday, Google talked a lot about various new Gemini features. There’s Gemini Spark, Gemini Omni, Gemini 3.5 Flash, and so much more. However, out of all the Gemini things announced, the one that caught my attention the most is Gemini Daily Brief. Daily Brief is being pitched … Read More “Google’s new Gemini Daily Brief is a disaster waiting to happen” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority These two changes have dramatically improved the usefulness and value proposition of Google One, and at Google I/O 2026, Google announced another big change — one that’s potentially even more impactful. Are you happy with how YouTube Premium is joining Google One? 151 votes Yes! This is a great change. … Read More “YouTube Premium is now part of Google One, and I couldn’t be happier” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Scan through this year’s Google I/O announcements, and you’ll find two defining, interlocking themes. AI now permeates nearly every Google product; Search, Shopping, and even YouTube have all received the Gemini treatment to varying degrees. Likewise, Android’s Gemini app is set for an overhaul with a new “Neural Expressive” UI, … Read More “Google’s AI push is changing what it means to buy an Android phone” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google introduced Gemini Spark at Google I/O 2026 as a new AI agent for the Google Gemini on macOS. Gemini Spark can use context from connected apps, conversations, browsing activity, and scheduled tasks to proactively manage emails, documents, and multi-step workflows. Google is also bringing smarter voice features to … Read More “Google’s Gemini update gives the AI deeper control over your Mac” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upgrading Search with the capabilities of Gemini 3.5 Flash. Search agents will let you watch for news on particular topics, or even track price changes. Agentic coding can turn your Search results into an interactive mini app. Google embracing AI in Search has led to a subtle, but … Read More “Google alerts are getting supercharged with new Search agents” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced new features coming to its AI overview-style summary in Gmail. The feature, called AI Inbox, is getting improved action controls, better file access, and support for personalized responses. AI Inbox, previously limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers, will now also be available to AI Pro and … Read More “Google I/O 2026: Gmail’s fancy AI Inbox is coming to more users” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is getting some robust Play Store integration, starting with finding the perfect apps for whatever you describe. Access gets started in just a few weeks, across Gemini in Android, Gemini Live, and Gemini on the web. Later this year, Gemini’s Play Store recommendations will expand to support media, … Read More “Gemini’s new Play Store integration offers app recommendations” »
