Google Play is getting TikTok-style app previews and AI-powered search

Google has announced its integrating Google Play with the Gemini app, enabling app and conten discovery. The company has also revealed Play Shorts, a short-form video feed for browsing apps, and Ask Play, a conversational AI search tool that can help users find the right apps.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     May 19

Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year

Xreal's Project Aura smart glasses throw built-in display units into the mix with a wide field of view,

Emerging Tech     Nadeem Sarwar     May 19

Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.

Emerging Tech     Nadeem Sarwar     May 19

Android Halo could be the missing link between Android and AI agents

Google’s new Android Halo feature hints at a future where AI quietly works alongside you instead of demanding constant attention. The most interesting part is how little it tries to get in your way.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     May 19

I’m not convinced Googlebook will be Google’s next big thing, or if it even deserves it

Google's Googlebook is an ambitious AI laptop with the right instincts, but unanswered questions about pricing, silicon fragmentation, and real-world performance make it a very expensive bet.

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 19

Google I/O 2026: What to expect from Gemini, Android 17, and more

Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus heavily on Gemini AI, Android 17, smart devices, and Google’s broader push toward an AI-first ecosystem.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     May 18

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could finally fix the biggest problem with foldables

A new Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak suggests Samsung may finally improve foldable battery life alongside thinner designs and upgraded cameras.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     May 18

Your Pixel phone might soon tell you when a caller is lying about who they are

Google is working on phone number spoofing detection for the Google Phone app. It could warn you when someone is pretending to call from a saved contact's number and even let you hang up instantly.

Emerging Tech     Rachit Agarwal     May 18

I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature

I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     May 17

Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify

Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     May 16

Your Android phone can now share files with any iPhone using a Quick Share QR code

Google is rolling out a new QR code sharing feature in Quick Share that lets Android users transfer files to iPhones without any extra app.

Emerging Tech     Rachit Agarwal     May 15

Samsung’s AI smart glasses lined up for July. And yes, Galaxy Glasses could be the name

Samsung may show Galaxy Glasses at Unpacked in July, pairing Android XR and Gemini with cameras, microphones, and speakers for a voice-first AI wearable tied to the Galaxy ecosystem.

Emerging Tech     Paulo Vargas     May 14

Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions

Google's Contextual Suggestions is rolling out now via Play Services v26.18, is enabled by default, and uses on-device AI to track your activities and feed predictions to apps.

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 14

I’m not sold on Googlebook’s future, but it sure has two big wins I can’t ignore

Googlebook sounds like an ambitious new laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence, but its most convincing ideas may be the Magic Pointer and native Android app access.

Emerging Tech     Vikhyaat Vivek     May 13

Google will let some Chromebooks transition into a Googlebook experience soon

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.

Emerging Tech     Paulo Vargas     May 13

Google’s AirDrop-style feature is coming to more Androids, but your older Galaxy probably didn’t make the list

Google’s AirDrop support is already live on Pixel and Galaxy S26 phones, with older Samsung flagships and select OnePlus, Oppo, and Honor models coming later.

Emerging Tech     Vikhyaat Vivek     May 13

The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 12

Android’s new Pause Point feature puts a 10-second speed bump between you and mindless scrolling

Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Your Android phone is about to get much better at blocking scams

Google has announced a broad set of security upgrades for Android at the Android Show I/O Edition today, headlined by a new verified financial calls feature that will automatically end spoofed calls impersonating your bank.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background

Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app's access to your precise location once you close it.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool

Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     May 12

Android and iPhone are closer than ever, and this could change how you move between them

Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     May 12

This Android Auto update is trying to change how you drive and use your car

Android Auto is getting a major upgrade that goes beyond design tweaks, bringing smarter navigation, richer entertainment, and a more helpful driving experience.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     May 12

6 things Gemini Intelligence is about to do across your Android devices

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.

Emerging Tech     Shimul Sood     May 12

WhatsApp Plus is here, and you can safely ignore this subscription

WhatsApp Plus has arrived on iPhone, but when Telegram Premium offers functional upgrades, and Signal gives everything away free, does Meta's new subscription actually earn its keep?

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     May 11

The makers of security-first GrapheneOS are putting Google and Apple’s tactics on blast

Google's reCAPTCHA is testing a system that requires you to scan a QR code with an Apple or Google-certified phone. Here's why that matters more than it sounds.

Emerging Tech     Rachit Agarwal     May 11

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