During Google’s virtual Android Show: I/O Edition event held on Tuesday, the tech powerhouse revealed a collection of future updates and functionalities, featuring enhanced Gemini Intelligence capabilities; fresh hardware named Googlebook; alongside various improvements to Android, such as vibe-coded widgets, Gemini for Chrome, and new emojis.

These features will be rolled out prior to Google’s yearly developer conference scheduled for this month, which will primarily concentrate on AI, similar to last year’s focus.

Below, we’ve gathered all of Google’s announcements in one location for your convenience.

Googlebook

Google presented the Googlebook, its latest range of laptops designed with Gemini at the heart of their functionality. The tech giant is collaborating with partners such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to manufacture the inaugural Googlebooks in various models and configurations.

The company stated that the Googlebooks, which are set to launch this fall, represent the first laptops engineered from scratch for Gemini Intelligence, offering personalized and proactive assistance.

These laptops will come equipped with “Magic Pointer,” a novel cursor integrated with Gemini; compatibility with Android smartphones that enables users to access apps from their phones directly on their Googlebook; the ability to create custom widgets; and additional features.

Google introduced a new “Create My Widget” capability enabling users to vibe-code their personalized widgets. This functionality will initially launch on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.

Users will have the ability to generate widgets by articulating their desires in natural language. For instance, one might request the feature to “suggest three high-protein meal prep recipes every week” to obtain a tailored dashboard that can be added and resized on the home screen.

Updates to Android Auto

Android Auto is receiving a makeover that introduces greater personalization, widgets, and an edge-to-edge interface designed to fit any display, whether it’s an ultra-wide perspective, circular, or uniquely shaped. Users can integrate widgets that enable them to view essential information at a glance, even when navigation is active.

Media applications such as YouTube Music and Spotify are also undergoing interface redesigns aimed at simplifying their usage in vehicles.

Moreover, for the first time on Android Auto, you’ll soon have the option to watch videos on platforms like YouTube in 60 fps full HD in compatible vehicles starting this year, commencing with brands like BMW, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Škoda, Tata, and Volvo.

Google announced that Gemini is now widely available on Android Auto, allowing drivers to ask questions, brainstorm concepts, or learn about subjects hands-free while driving. The company also mentioned that users will gain the capability to place food orders from the car, initiating with DoorDash.

3D Emoji

Google declared that all 4,000 Android emojis have been enhanced to better reflect their actual representations. Launching later this year, the revamped emojis will be crafted to seem less flat and embody more expressiveness and realism.

Features for creators

Android is introducing a “Screen Reactions” feature that captures you and your screen simultaneously, a format commonly seen on TikTok and Instagram Reels. This capability will initially be available on Pixel devices this summer.

Google has also collaborated with Meta to introduce premium Instagram features to its Android devices, including Ultra HDR, native stabilization, and night mode. Additionally, the company has optimized the process from capture to upload to ensure your photos and videos retain clarity upon posting.

The tech giant is providing new tools within Meta’s Edit app, exclusively on Android, including “smart enhance” for photo upscaling and “sound separation” for amplifying and removing audio.

Gemini’s agentic features

With Gemini Intelligence, the assistant will be capable of using data from one application to execute multistep tasks across various apps. For example, users could photograph an event flyer and request the assistant to find that event on platforms like Expedia.

This feature allows users to summon the assistant with their grocery list displayed and ask it to compile a shopping cart based on those items within the selected shopping application.

Gemini in Chrome

The company is now launching Gemini in Chrome for Android, following earlier releases on iOS and desktop, enabling users to summarize content or inquire about what they observe on the web page. Android users will also gain access to the experimental auto-browse feature, capable of navigating websites and completing actions like booking a ticket on a user’s behalf.

Form filling

Gemini will utilize data from Personal Intelligence to assist users in filling out intricate forms on mobile devices through an opt-in feature.

Dictation

Google has introduced a new functionality within Gboard called Rambler, which converts your spoken words into neat text — similar to applications like Wispr Flow and Monologue. This feature eliminates filler phrases like “ums” and “ahs” and also captures the intent behind statements, such as “Let’s meet at 3 p.m. … um, 2 p.m.” and outputs “Let’s meet at 2 p.m.” as the final text.

Extended AirDrop support

Last year, Google found a method for Pixel devices to share images and files with iPhones by enabling Quick Share to integrate with AirDrop. The company announced that this year, the feature will be accessible to users from other smartphone brands, including Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor.

Furthermore, if you lack a compatible device, you can utilize Quick Share on any device to generate a QR code, which will allow you to share files with an iPhone via the cloud.

Additionally, Google stated that users will soon have the ability to access Quick Share within apps such as WhatsApp.

Easier iPhone-to-Android transfer

Google is set to roll out a new transfer option from iOS to Android, enabling you to bring over your passwords, images, messages, favorite apps, contacts, eSIM, and your home screen arrangement from your iPhone to your new Android device. This functionality is anticipated to launch on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this year.

Pause Point

A new Android feature will permit you to pause when launching an app that you’ve flagged as one of your distractions. Before you can browse, game, or engage in any time-consuming activities, you’ll need to take a 10-second interval to consider alternative choices you could select instead — such as launching your Google Play Books app for reading. Additionally, you can optionally set a timer that will cut you off from using the app before you dive in.

Improved threat-protection features

Google is also rolling out its default theft protections to all Android users globally following initial trials in Brazil. These protections will automatically activate on all new Android 17 devices, as well as devices that have been freshly reset or updated to the latest operating system.

When enabled, features such as Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock will be turned on by default, and Google is limiting the number of attempts a thief can make to guess a user’s PIN or password. Additionally, there will be extended intervals between failed attempts. Law enforcement officials will now have the ability to access the device’s IMEI from the lock screen on Android 12 and above, thus allowing them to verify device ownership more efficiently if stolen.

Moreover, theft protections will be available for devices running Android 10 and upward in select regions, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the U.K.

Pixel users with up-to-date software and Advanced Protection Mode enabled will now benefit from Intrusion Logging, a security feature designed to assist in investigating suspected spyware attacks and device compromises.