TL;DR Create My Widget is an upcoming tool that allows you to describe what you want from a widget, and Gemini Intelligence builds it for you. If Google doesn’t execute your vision perfectly on first try, you can edit Gemini’s output until your widget does just what you need it to. In addition to Android … Read More “Can’t find the perfect widget? Google will help you create your own” »
TL;DR Google says Adobe Premiere is coming to Android “this summer.” Google says Android users will get “exclusive” templates to create YouTube Shorts and will also be able to upload them directly. In addition to Windows and Mac, Adobe Premiere is already available on iOS and iPadOS. Google today revealed big changes coming to Android … Read More “Android users, rejoice: Adobe Premiere is headed your way at last” »
TL;DR Google has announced that it worked with Apple to improve wireless transfers from iPhone to Android. The company says you can now wirelessly migrate your passwords and home screen layouts from iOS to Android. It also looks like you can transfer messages from iPhones to Android phones without using a cable. Switching from an … Read More “Google is making it even easier to switch from iPhone to Android” »
TL;DR Google says existing Chromebooks will continue receiving software support for up to 10 years, but the company stopped short of confirming whether new ChromeOS laptops will still launch in the future. Unlike Chromebooks, which became popular as affordable laptops for schools and casual users, the new Googlebooks are being positioned as premium Gemini-powered devices … Read More “What will happen to Chromebooks with Googlebooks incoming?” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s had to deny claims it’s appropriating the look of Apple’s Liquid Glass following earlier Android 17 teasers. Screens instead highlight a slightly different design direction, with an emphasis on blur. Google’s expected to officially share more of its plans for Android 17 at today’s Android Show event. Google’s … Read More “Android 17 screens show more of Google’s blurry new look” »
TL;DR Leaker Mystic Leaks shared screenshots and a 16-minute video of Google’s Aluminium OS ahead of its official debut. Google is hosting The Android Show: I/O Edition later today, where we hope to learn more about Aluminium OS and Google’s plan for Android on desktops. If you can’t wait, this new leak is giving us … Read More “Major leak reveals Google’s Aluminium OS with a 16-minute video” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Search experienced a widespread outage earlier today. Users reported that the search engine was not working or loading results properly. The issue was resolved quickly, but Google hasn’t yet explained the cause of the error. If you were facing issues using Google a few hours ago, you might … Read More “Google Search experienced a widespread outage earlier today” »
TL;DR Google says cybercriminals are now using AI for much more than phishing emails, including discovering software vulnerabilities, creating malware, and automating cyberattacks. One of the biggest concerns is the possibility of the first case of an AI-developed zero-day exploit, in which AI may have helped find or build an attack exploiting a hidden software … Read More “Google just blocked a zero-day exploit made with AI” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Recent screenshots show a more refined interface for the Gemini Daily brief, with sections such as “Top of mind,” “FYI,” and “Looking ahead.” Daily brief can fetch event details from Gmail, add them to your calendar, and let users mark tasks as complete. Briefs are generated after midnight and … Read More “Gemini’s upcoming Daily brief feature looks more polished now” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is hosting the 2026 edition of The Android Show I/O Edition on YouTube later today. The event will be streamed at 1:00 PM ET, and we’re expecting a host of Android 17 and mobile AI announcements. You can tune in via the embedded video player on this page. … Read More “Here’s how to watch The Android Show I/O Edition live today” »
