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[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that its Play Games Sidekick overlay will soon expand globally. It will also show you which friends are playing the same game and let you track their achievements. This menu overlay offers shortcuts for screenshots/recording, while also letting you view achievements and AI-based tips. Many … Read More “Google is bringing Android’s gaming Sidekick to more users” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced Gemini Spark, a new cloud-based AI agent that can proactively complete tasks across various apps like Gmail, Docs, Slides, and more. Spark can monitor emails, organize notes, create summaries, and lots more. Google says Spark will eventually be able to create custom sub-agents, shop on … Read More “Google announces Gemini Spark to run your digital life for you” »
Everything you need to know about google project genie now incorporates street. [ad_1] TL;DR Google has updated its experimental Project Genie AI model to incorporate real-world imagery from Google Maps’ Street View, allowing users to navigate, style, and interact with actual US locations. Beyond creative exploration, the update provides a virtual environment based on real-world … Read More “Google’s Project Genie now incorporates Street View imagery for virtual worlds” »
Everything you need to know about google new gemini 3 5 flash. [ad_1] C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR At Google I/O 2026, Google has introduced the Gemini 3.5 family of AI models, starting with Gemini 3.5 Flash. Gemini 3.5 Flash is said to be four times faster than competing frontier models and outperforms … Read More “Google’s new Gemini 3.5 Flash promises better coding and agents” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Google has expanded Gemini’s connected app ecosystem with Canva integration. Designs created in the Gemini chat are now fully editable inside the Canva Editor. Magic Layers can now turn an AI-generated image into a fully editable design asset. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Starting today, you’ll be able to … Read More “Gemini’s new Canva integration turns AI creations into fully editable designs” »
[ad_1] 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 … Read More “The Android XR display glasses we all want won’t launch until 2027” »
[ad_1] 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 … Read More “You’ll soon be able to point and click your way around Google TV” »
[ad_1] 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 … Read More “Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is now ready for Pixel testers to install” »
[ad_1] 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 … Read More “Google Search on Android now lets you ask AI about any link you open” »
Everything you need to know about google turns gemini into a proactive. [ad_1] 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 … Read More “Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and major redesign” »
