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Google will stream a pre-recorded presentation called The Android Show on May 12 at 1PM ET. The event will highlight updates to the Android ecosystem before the main I/O 2026 conference starts on May 19. Viewers can watch the full show live on YouTube.

May 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Google is updating its AI Overviews and AI Mode features in Search to include more first-person perspectives from forums like Reddit and other online discussions. The changes also add recommendations for related in-depth articles and improved ways to view sources. These updates aim to help users explore topics more deeply while linking back to original content.

Google has rolled out a new feature for its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing users to generate downloadable files directly within the chat interface. The update supports various formats including PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, and LaTeX. It is available to all Gemini users worldwide.

April 29, 2026 Reported by AI

Google has reached a preliminary $135 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit Taylor v. Google LLC, which accused the company of transferring data from Android phones without users' permission, using cellular data. The agreement covers U.S. Android users with cellular plans from November 12, 2017, onward. A final approval hearing is set for June 23.

Google has begun rolling out a new 'Skills' feature in its Chrome browser on desktop, enabling users to save and quickly reuse custom Gemini AI prompts. The update makes it easier to repeat tasks like calculating protein in recipes or comparing products across tabs. Skills sync across devices when signed into a Google account and include a library of premade prompts.

April 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Following CEO Neal Mohan's January announcement, YouTube has rolled out an AI avatar tool letting creators generate Shorts videos replicating their likeness and voice. The feature emphasizes user control, safety, and clear AI labeling on generated content.