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Software

Google rolls out Android upgrades as night‑vision gains color

Google adds backup and health tweaks to Android while researchers reveal a full‑color night‑vision goggle that translates infrared into visible hues.

Hardware

Spotify adds notes to tracks as apps push user context

Spotify rolls out track‑level notes, Shazam drops an Ariana Grande sticker pack, and Apple TV releases full Comic‑Con panels, signaling a shift toward richer user‑generated content.

Software

Google Unveils Gemini Robotics 2 with AI-Powered Robots

Google unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, patched Pixel battery drain, expanded Voice subscriptions, and added Chrome tweaks, signaling a broader AI rollout.

Hardware

Qualcomm hikes Snapdragon prices, tightening Android cost curve

Qualcomm lifts Snapdragon pricing as Google and Samsung SoCs gain share, prompting OEMs to reassess Android device costs.

Software

Google expands privacy age assurance for Android

Google opens its Play Age Signals API, pilots U.S. age assurance, and releases zero‑knowledge proof tools to help developers protect under‑18 users.

Software

Samsung's next moves: lockout, battery, XR glasses

Samsung's upcoming One UI update will lock phones after 13 failed attempts, the Galaxy S27 Ultra may get a near‑6000 mAh battery, and its Android XR glasses are priced as ‘reasonable’.

AI

Microsoft Launches Agent-First Android OS

Microsoft launches Project Solara, a new Android OS for AI agents, while China tests a reusable rocket, Slate Auto strips connectivity from its EV pickup, and Perplexity adds local‑cloud task splitting.

Hardware

Android 17 lands on Pixel, but OEMs face update maze

Android 17 debuts on Pixel in June 2026, bringing label‑hiding and live travel widgets while OEMs grapple with EU update rules and India’s new regulations.

AI

Google Home uses Gemini camera for automations

Google Home now leverages Gemini’s camera scene understanding for automations, while MediaTek’s Dimensity 8550 brings Gemini support to low‑cost Android flagships.

Hardware

Huawei targets affordable chips by 2031

Huawei says its next‑gen semiconductors will be feasible and affordable by 2031, while Hacker News debates C‑extension portability and Android device longevity.

Software

Google Halts Chromecast Updates, 4K Devices Unstable

Google stops software support for most Chromecast models and rolls out Android 12, while Android 14 brings new bugs, sparking concerns for power users.

Software

Android Things 1.0 launches with three-year free updates

Google releases Android Things 1.0, a closed-source IoT OS with three years of free updates and certified System-on-Modules for manufacturers.

Software

Google commits 7 years to Pixel 8 updates

Google pledges seven years of updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung offers four years of security patches across 130 models, reshaping Android's update landscape.

Software

Google rolls Snapseed to Android as Android Auto glitches linger

Snapseed 4.0 arrives on Android after iOS exclusivity ends, while Android Auto users report connectivity failures that Google has yet to fix.

Hardware

Google Halts Liquid Glass on Android

Google's Android President confirms Liquid Glass won't arrive on Pixels, Apple's divisive design remains iOS-exclusive.

AI

Games Done Quick Expands to Europe Amid Tech Battles

Games Done Quick debuts in Europe as repair laws and open-source debates reshape tech.

Software

Walmart's Google TV Streamers Launch

Google refines voice typing, overhauls app designs, and partners with Walmart as smart home updates spark mixed reactions.