Google confirms Android 17 features that should make every fan excited - but I'd love to see these, too

ZDNET key takeaways Android 17 will drop sometime in June 2026.This new release is all about adding polish.Listed here are ...
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6 useful Google Maps features I use all the time (and you should too)

Save your parking spot easily in Google Maps to never lose your car again. Use the "Open now" filter on Google Maps to find places open when you need them. Customize public transit preferences in ...
9to5Google

What Gemini features you get with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra [January 2026]

At I/O 2025, Google One AI Premium (and Gemini Advanced) became Google AI Pro, while a more expensive tier was introduced ...
Droid Life

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I’m also not sure I anticipated them ...
BGR

3 New AI Mode Features That Make Google Search Work More Like Gemini

Google's AI Mode in Google Search is easily one of the most exciting new AI products of the year. Unlike AI Overviews, which appear atop Google Search whether you want them or not, AI Mode is a ...
9to5Google

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [January 2026]

Link previews, including YouTube, have a new design and taller cover image. The page title is larger with the domain accompanied by a favicon and more prominent background. However, Google has removed ...
BGR

Sleek New Android Phone Comes With Features Google's Pixel Can't Match

The Clicks Communicator looks nothing like what you'd expect from an Android phone in 2026. It features a rather small 4.03-inch display and a built-in QWERTY keyboard reminiscent of a BlackBerry ...

Google adds Gemini AI-powered features to Gmail: What's new and what's free

Google is bringing Gemini front and center in Gmail, introducing a suite of features that the company says will change how 3 ...

I explored every Google Messages shortcut and hidden setting, and these features made texting less stressful

One of the most underrated features in Google Messages is message scheduling. Instead of relying on memory, or worse, sending ...
Mashable

Is Google Gemini free? Yes, and here's everything you can do for free with Google AI.

Is Google Gemini free? Yes and no. While there are paid plans for Google AI, aka Gemini, you can access many of its most popular features for free. As one of the world’s largest tech companies, Google ...
Android Police

Gemini features in Google Vids expanding to free users

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Authority

My favorite Google Pixel features that don’t get enough love

Google Pixel phones are packed with intelligent and helpful features. While Google ensures many of these are front and center by promoting them when you first set up the phone or by periodically ...