16 Useful Apps You Didn't Know Existed

If your workflow feels stuck, these underrated apps might be the upgrade you did not know you needed, across every device you use daily.

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

I spoke with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem, about Gemini's expansion in Android Studio. The real story is the way AI cuts toil across the lifecycle.
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Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses

In terms of physical controls, Google is mandating a power switch/button, touchpad (2), and camera button (3) on all Android XR glasses. Models with screens will also have a display button (1) that ...

I'm letting Android 16 write my 'busy' replies, and nobody has noticed yet

It takes the load off of needing to respond right away ...

Android XR: Google Reveals Full Controls and UI for 2026 Glasses & Headsets

The post Android XR: Google Reveals Full Controls and UI for 2026 Glasses & Headsets appeared first on Android Headlines.
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Google today officially announced Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. This joins the stable Android 16 QPR2 release ...

Google AI Studio & Antigravity Integration Reduces Tool Switching

Google links AI Studio to Antigravity for a “pit stop” workflow, cutting copy-paste handoffs so developers ship agent builds faster.

You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking

Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.