Android Updates & Release Notes

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May 19, 2026
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Android by Google

Intelligent eyewear is coming this fall

Android brings Gemini-powered smart eyewear for directions, texts and photos without taking out your phone.

Intelligent eyewear combines new hardware and the power of Gemini, you can get directions, send texts and snap photos — without taking out your phone.
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May 19, 2026
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Android by Google

Stay in sync with your agent with Android Halo.

Android Halo brings agent intelligence right to the status bar.

Android Halo brings intelligence from your agent right to your status bar.
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May 12, 2026
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  May 13, 2026
Android by Google

Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence

Android introduces Googlebook, a new laptop category built for Gemini Intelligence and seamless phone sync.

We’re introducing Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed for Gemini Intelligence and perfectly in sync with your Android phone.
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May 12, 2026
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Android by Google

More ways to create and share with Android

Android adds an optimized Instagram experience, advanced editing tools and Adobe Premiere in Android 17.

New features on Android 17 include an optimized Instagram experience, advanced editing tools and Adobe Premiere.
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May 12, 2026
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Android by Google

Do more and have more fun with the next generation of Android in the car

Android Auto and Google built-in cars get upgrades with richer entertainment and a more capable Gemini.

Android Auto and cars with Google built-in are getting upgrades.

Drivers can look forward to a rich new experience, premium entertainment and a more capable Gemini.
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May 12, 2026
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Android by Google

Express yourself with our new 3D emoji.

Android adds Noto 3D emoji with richer depth and detail for clearer expression.

With added depth and rich details, Noto 3D emoji make it easier to say what words alone can miss.
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May 12, 2026
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  May 13, 2026
Android by Google

Android makes it easier to share, switch and connect securely

Android updates let you share files, switch devices easily, and keep chats secure.

The latest Android updates let you share files and switch devices with ease and keep your chats secure.
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May 12, 2026
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  May 13, 2026
Android by Google

A smarter, more proactive Android with Gemini Intelligence

Android introduces Gemini Intelligence with proactive new AI features.

At the Android Show 2026, we introduced Gemini Intelligence, proactive new AI features on Android.
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May 12, 2026
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Android by Google

Reclaim your time with Pause Point.

Android adds a wellbeing feature that helps stop doomscrolling and encourages more intentional phone use.

This new wellbeing feature helps stop doomscrolling so you can use your phone with more intent.
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May 11, 2026
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  May 12, 2026
Android by Google

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users

Android adds end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for cross-platform chats by default.

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is rolling out for Android and iPhone users, securing your cross-platform chats by default.
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Apr 30, 2026
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Android by Google

Your car with Google built-in is about to get smarter, thanks to Gemini

Android brings Gemini to cars with Google built-in, helping drivers do more safely while staying focused on the road.

Thanks to deep integrations with both your vehicle and your apps, Gemini in cars with Google built-in will help drivers do more safely while still focusing on the road.
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Apr 7, 2026
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Android by Google

5 new features for Android XR

Android XR adds spatial 2D app conversion, wall pinning, and new ways to watch, create, and explore.

Android XR adds spatial conversion for 2D apps, the ability to pin apps to your walls and more ways to watch, create, and explore.
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Mar 24, 2026
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Android by Google

3 new Gemini features are coming to Google TV

Android adds new Gemini features for Google TV with richer visual answers, deep dives, and sports briefs.

New Gemini features for Google TV include richer visual answers, deep dives, and sports briefs, making it easier to explore the topics you love.
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Mar 24, 2026
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Android by Google

Connecting your car beyond the dashboard

Android Automotive OS expands as an open-source platform for core car functions, enabling new manufacturer features and updates.

Android Automotive OS is expanding as an open-source platform for core car functions, enabling new features and updates from manufacturers.
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Mar 3, 2026
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Android by Google

Help find your lost luggage with Google’s Find Hub

Android adds Find Hub live location sharing with airlines to help find lost luggage faster.

Find your lost luggage faster.

A new Find Hub network feature lets you securely share an item's live location with airlines.
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Android Updates & Release Notes

Intelligent eyewear is coming this fall

Stay in sync with your agent with Android Halo.

Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence

More ways to create and share with Android

Do more and have more fun with the next generation of Android in the car

Express yourself with our new 3D emoji.

Android makes it easier to share, switch and connect securely

A smarter, more proactive Android with Gemini Intelligence

Reclaim your time with Pause Point.

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users

Your car with Google built-in is about to get smarter, thanks to Gemini

5 new features for Android XR

3 new Gemini features are coming to Google TV

Connecting your car beyond the dashboard

Help find your lost luggage with Google’s Find Hub

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