Everything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition
Google had a whole lot of news to share, including on new laptops and Gemini Intelligence.
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Android Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026
Upgrades include a revamped UI, support for widgets, immersive 3D maps and more.
Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps
Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
Gemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
Instagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android
Meta is also finally delivering an Instagram app for Android tablets.
Googlebooks are the Android-based evolution of the Chromebook
Google's only giving us a tease of what it has planned for its new laptop lineup.
Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
Nintendo just announced a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes a first-party game
The console price shoots up in September, so this might be a good way to save some cash.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video in November
Season three of Amazon's Lord of the Rings show skips forward several years from the second season finale.
Alan Wake comes to horror game Phasmophobia
This is a free update on all platforms.
Rivian is rolling out its AI-powered voice assistant
It will be available on all Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, as well as on the R2 when it launches.
Amazon rolls out its new 30-minute delivery option in a number of cities across the US
Amazon Now is coming to "dozens" of locations in 2026.
Hey @meta.ai is that true? Threads is testing a Grok-like AI feature
What could go wrong?
TikTok adds in-app travel booking services
Your next impulse vacation is just a few taps away.
Sega cancels its 'Super Game' plan
The company will focus instead on classic reboots and movies.
Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app
This will display joining date, first song streamed and more.
eBay rejects GameStop's offer, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'
The reaction may set in motion a hostile takeover attempt from GameStop.
The Steve Jobs $1 coin goes on sale today starting at $61 for a roll
It features the Apple co-founder with the California landscape in the background.
Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars
It's part of yet another ambitious pivot for the UK car maker.
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