Google’s June 2026 Pixel Drop arrives with floating app bubbles, screen reactions and many new AI tools
Google has started rolling out Android 17 and its June Pixel Drop update, which adds Bubbles, Screen Reactions, AI music creation, smarter calling features, and new Pixel Watch safety tools.
Wear OS 7 is here and your Pixel Watch is about to get a lot smarter
Wear OS 7 is rolling out to eligible Pixel Watch devices with Live Updates, smarter device control, Gemini Intelligence features, and up to 10% better battery life.
Android 17 is about to make gaming on foldables way better
Android 17 is doubling down on mobile gaming with a new foldable-friendly layout, customizable controller mappings, and performance tweaks aimed at reducing stutters.
Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones
Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices today with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, foldable gaming mode, and major security upgrades.
Chrome is removing the last workaround keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers alive
Chrome 150, due June 30, removes the last developer flag keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin alive.
UK plans social media ban for under-16s in major online safety push
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s and introduce stricter protections aimed at reducing harmful online interactions and excessive screen time.
Wear OS 7 looks ready to land on Pixel Watchs soon
Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4 may soon receive Wear OS 7, according to updated Verizon support pages spotted before the rollout.
Google Search can now monitor the web for updates on things you care about
Google AI Mode now lets users create Search agents that keep tracking the web in the background and send updates when something changes.
Buying a laptop may soon come with an instant carbon score thanks to AI
Researchers are developing AI agents capable of calculating a product’s carbon footprint in real time, potentially helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions.
Scammers used Gemini AI to power a massive phishing operation and Google just sued them
A Chinese scam network used Google's Gemini AI to flood millions of phones with fake texts and build over 9,000 phishing websites, prompting a landmark Google lawsuit.
Google’s new Gemini TV controls are here and TCL owners get them first
Google has launched Gemini TV controls exclusively on select TCL Google TV models, letting users adjust picture and sound settings using simple voice commands.
Google built an AI that can see football plays before they happen
Google DeepMind has unveiled TacticAI, an AI system developed alongside Liverpool FC that can predict football player movement up to eight seconds in advance while also generating tactical recommendations for set pieces.
If you’re using AI tools like ChatGPT to fact-check news, there’s some bad news for you
MIT researchers warn that relying heavily on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for fact-checking news may weaken users’ ability to independently spot misinformation.
McDonald’s new AI drive-thru has to prove it can handle hungry people
McDonald’s is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru system after its earlier ordering bot became a viral mess. The real challenge is whether Archy can make fast-food ordering feel boring again.
Safari is finally fixing its extensions problem. Unlike Chrome, Apple will let you create your own
Safari is getting an AI-powered extension builder that lets users describe the browser tool they want. It could help Apple fix one of Safari’s oldest weaknesses without chasing Chrome’s giant add-on library.
NotebookLM can now write code, build spreadsheets, and find sources for you
Google has upgraded NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, a cloud-based code execution environment, and expanded file output support.
Google AI Plus drops to $4.99 a month and doubles your storage
Google is cutting its AI Plus subscription price from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubling cloud storage from 200GB to 400GB.
Estonia gave thousands of students free ChatGPT instead of banning AI in schools
Estonia has distributed free ChatGPT access to nearly 20,000 students as part of a nationwide experiment exploring how AI could reshape modern education.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.
Google really wants Gemini involved in every part of your phone now
Google is reportedly expanding Gemini’s integration with Google Contacts, potentially allowing the AI assistant to handle calls, messages, and contact-based tasks more naturally on Android.
Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier
Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.
The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets
Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.
Gemini could soon offer a troubleshooting mode and save you a trip to help manuals
A new Gemini Troubleshooting mode has been spotted in the wild, offering step-by-step guidance and interactive widgets for fixing everyday problems more efficiently.
Google Meet’s AI note-taker now lets you customize your meeting notes and track decisions
Google Meet's "Take notes for me" feature now lets you toggle specific note sections and track meeting decisions with clear outcome labels.
Google makes it easier to follow the social media shenanigans of your favorite personalities
Google is giving creators a fresh spotlight in Search, and it could change how you keep tabs on your favorite online personalities. The update brings a new way to discover content without endlessly jumping between apps.
You may not necessarily want it, but a barrage of Googlebooks are coming from top brands
Googlebook could arrive with up to eight devices this fall, giving buyers more choices across Intel, Snapdragon, and MediaTek hardware, but key pricing, specs, and availability details remain unconfirmed.
Google will comb through your Gmail inbox if you ask it while working in Drive
Google is expanding Ask Gemini in Drive by letting users add Gmail threads as sources for AI-powered answers, summaries, and cross-referenced workplace insights.
Google eases how you pay for stuff online and it’s an impulse shopper’s nightmare
Google is rolling out Google Pay direct checkout and a faster biometric authentication system, while bringing Google Wallet digital ID support to select EU member states.
Google wants your app code so badly, it’s willing to pay for it
Google is offering to pay Android developers for access to their code through a "confidential content offer pilot." The program is framed as a revenue opportunity, but the link in the email tells a different story.
Google Photos on Android finally gives your custom stickers a home
Google Photos on Android is rolling out a dedicated Stickers folder in the Collections tab, automatically saving every custom sticker you create. The update brings the Android app to feature parity with iOS, which received the folder in January.
Google wants to kill your expensive voice transcription subscription
Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free dictation app for Mac that transcribes and polishes your speech on-device, no subscription, no cloud, and no privacy concerns.
Leaked Pixel 11 wallpapers hint at what color options you’ll likely get to choose from
Leaked wallpapers for the Pixel 11 lineup reveal a more muted color direction for Google's next smartphone lineup, with soft greens, beiges, and pinks replacing the bolder tones of recent years.
Google’s new AI app wants to replace endless scrolling with stories about your own life
Google’s Dreambeans is an experimental AI app that processes your Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search data overnight to deliver 10 to 14 personalized lifestyle stories.
Google wants you to 3D-print your own Fitbit Air bands
Google is opening up the Fitbit Air ecosystem in a surprising way, giving creators the tools needed to design and even 3D-print their own custom bands.
Google Photos will turn your pictures into a digital wardrobe that you can mix-and-match
Google Photos is getting a new AI-powered feature that could change the way you plan outfits using photos you already have.
Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off
The next time you lose track of a book, Google Play Books may have a surprisingly helpful solution waiting for you.
Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home
Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.
Google is adding some of Android’s best safety features to kids’ phones
Android is getting a meaningful safety upgrade aimed at younger users, and it could become one of the platform's most useful additions yet.