Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung and Google showed off a pair of audio-only Android XR glasses at I/O today. While those will launch this fall, full display glasses aren’t due to arrive before the end of 2026. Developers, however, will get access to the tethered XREAL Project Aura later this year. Smart glasses … Read More “The Android XR display glasses we all want won’t launch until 2027” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Google TV team plans to update the remote experience for faster navigation. The company will introduce pointer remote support. This feature will allow you to use your TV remote like a mouse. Today is the first day of Google I/O 2026, and that means we’re getting a … Read More “You’ll soon be able to point and click your way around Google TV” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is now available for Pixel testers to install. Today’s release arrives just two weeks after Beta 2. Google says this update includes “a minor SDK release.” Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Google got the ball rolling on Android 17 QPR1 … Read More “Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is now ready for Pixel testers to install” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new “Ask” button to web search results on its Android app. The button basically opens AI Mode with the webpage added as context, so you can ask specific questions. Along with this, Google is also testing attachment options for Files and Drive in AI Mode. … Read More “Google Search on Android now lets you ask AI about any link you open” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a redesigned Gemini app with its new “Neural Expressive” design language, richer responses, improved Gemini Live conversations, and support across Android, iOS, and the web. The company also announced new AI agents called Daily Brief and Gemini Spark, with Spark designed to proactively handle tasks … Read More “Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and major redesign” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Alongside its new UI on Android, Google Gemini is getting new in-app animations and two new voices. Both changes are rolling out already and should be available to all users soon. The new voices seem to be limited to the US right now. Don’t want to miss the best … Read More “Gemini gets two new voices just in time for Google I/O 2026” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing additional features for Gbaord’s Writing Tools. In addition to the existing presets, Gboard could soon allow custom text modifications. In addition to improving text, the keyboard could also draft fresh text. Additionally, Gboard could read what’s on your screen to provide better context for writing. Ahead … Read More “Gboard could soon use your screenshots and chats to draft much better replies than you” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly trying to make its AI features better with iOS 27. The company could introduce new writing tools and a grammar-checking feature. It is also working on AI shortcuts and new wallpaper creation features. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? According to the report, … Read More “Apple may finally close the AI gap with Android in iOS 27” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a new “Thinking level” feature in the Gemini app. It will let users choose a “standard” or “extended” thinking level for their queries. Gemini will also soon get Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable integrations. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? The new feature … Read More “Gemini adds “Thinking Levels” and new app integrations” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s new look for the Gemini app is rolling out on the eve of the company’s I/O 2026 developer conference. The fresh user interface adds a blue-and-white gradient color scheme to the app, while combining and moving key functions around. The Google account and settings tab is now located … Read More “Android users are starting to see the Gemini app’s design overhaul” »
