Google announced its new Googlebook laptop platform yesterday, and so far I’ve been left asking, “Why?” Why is Google blowing up its Chromebook and ChromeOS platform for this? I’ve been excited by the prospect of Android and ChromeOS unifying under the long-rumored Aluminium OS. The theory was that Aluminium might unite Android and ChromeOS under […]
Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.
Google has announced a swath of new Android 17 features, one of which is an AI-powered widget builder.
Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.
Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.
Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcement forensic devices.
Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.
The Android Show 2026 contained numerous major Android 17 announcements — these are the seven biggest upcoming features.
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Google is bringing these Gemini features to Android, expanding it across apps and devices to automate everyday tasks, simplify browsing, and make your phone feel more helpful while keeping you in control.
Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.