We spend a lot of time these days talking about Project 'Aluminium', Google's massive, multi-year effort to unify the Android and ChromeOS stacks into a single, cohesive platform. In that spirit, a quiet addition to the newly released Android 17 Beta 1 might end up being a very handy part of the … [Read more...] about Android 17’s new ‘Handoff’ feature could be huge for ‘Aluminium’ device continuity
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Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we have a first look at a new app titled "Desktop Camera," and its existence points toward a growing focus … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
There's a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now. As we brace for the inevitable merger between Android and ChromeOS and continue to wonder what that will look like, what it will be called, and how it will function altogether, there's an underlying thread my brain keeps … [Read more...] about Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
You can finally cast Apple TV+ content from your Android phone to your Google TV
If you are an Android user who happens to enjoy Apple TV+ shows (we're looking at you, Severance fans), you know there has been one glaring omission in the Android app since it launched: the lack of a Cast button. It has been a strange limitation, forcing you to navigate apps on your TV rather than … [Read more...] about You can finally cast Apple TV+ content from your Android phone to your Google TV
Meet Disco: Google’s wild new experimental browser that builds apps for you
Imagine asking your browser to plan a trip to Japan, and instead of just giving you a list of links, it actually writes code to build you a custom, interactive travel app in seconds. That is the promise of Disco, a new experiment from Google Labs that uses AI to reimagine how we use the web. And it … [Read more...] about Meet Disco: Google’s wild new experimental browser that builds apps for you
Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
Why I think Adobe’s Project Pulsar is Android XR’s first killer app
The Samsung Galaxy XR launch was packed with exciting demos, but one that truly stood out to me as the platform's first potential killer app: Project Pulsar from Adobe. While running 2D apps in floating windows is fine, Android XR needs new, platform-specific experiences, and I think Pulsar is the … [Read more...] about Why I think Adobe’s Project Pulsar is Android XR’s first killer app
Meet the Samsung Galaxy XR: the Android-powered Vision Pro rival is finally here
The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived! After months of tracking leaks, analyzing rumors, and speculating about the future of Google's immersive computing platform, Samsung officially unveiled its Galaxy XR headset last night. We no longer have to refer to this device as "Project … [Read more...] about Meet the Samsung Galaxy XR: the Android-powered Vision Pro rival is finally here
It’s official: Google says the Android and ChromeOS merger is coming ‘next year’
The Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit has been a whirlwind of information this week, and surprisingly, some of the biggest news has nothing to do with phones. Just a couple of days after we heard from both Google’s Rick Osterloh and Qualcomm’s own CEO that the Android and ChromeOS merger was real, but we … [Read more...] about It’s official: Google says the Android and ChromeOS merger is coming ‘next year’
Android Desktop is picking up a few more ChromeOS abilities
The ongoing story of Google's plan to combine ChromeOS and Android into a single (or at least a far more cohesive) platform is one of the biggest we're tracking. While Google has yet to come out and just say it, it really does feel like a key part of that transition is making Android a far more … [Read more...] about Android Desktop is picking up a few more ChromeOS abilities
Hands-on with Android 16’s new desktop mode: why ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
By now, you've probably seen the news that the latest beta version of Android 16 includes the first iteration of a true desktop mode. The ability to plug your phone into a monitor and get a PC-like experience has been a dream for many Android users for years - including myself. While there are a … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Android 16’s new desktop mode: why ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
Google gives the Gemini app a new colorful icon and a more useful Android widget
As Google's Gemini continues to evolve and integrate more deeply into the ecosystem, its branding is evolving right along with it. In new updates rolling out this week, the Gemini app on both Android and iPhone is receiving a new app icon that finally brings it visually into the fold with Google's … [Read more...] about Google gives the Gemini app a new colorful icon and a more useful Android widget
