The Google AI Pro plan just got a quiet downgrade, here is the new deal The updated AI Pro plan now limits usage based on compute-heavy prompts. Android Central · May 20
Meta chops 8,000 in May layoff spree, and it's only getting worse Reports say Meta has axed 8,000 employees this week, and it looks like the company really wants AI by this point. Android Central · May 20
Galaxy Z Fold 8 might miss major features, and its display sounds so disappointing Additional Galaxy Z Fold 8 series rumors alleged missing features, and it looks like you can forget about a Privacy Display. Android Central · May 20
Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news! Android Central · May 20
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 smooths out Pixel usability with polished UI tweaks, smarter defaults, and more blur effects. Android Central · May 20
I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been Google had a few Android XR demos at its annual I/O event. With the glasses coming later this year, I got to try them on for size. Android Central · May 20
Wear OS 7 is bringing one of Android 17's best features to your smartwatch Google has officially unveiled Wear OS 7 with Live Updates, improved battery life, and a brand-new widget experience for smartwatches. Android Central · May 20
Is my phone getting Android 17? The stable version of Android 17 is now available on Pixels. Let's take a look at what phones will get the update, and when. Android Central · May 20
5 important Gemini updates from Google I/O that could genuinely save you time From AI shopping carts to smarter Search and Gmail, Gemini is now deeply integrated across Google. Android Central · May 19
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Will it be worth the compromise? The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be a Pixel Fold-style foldable with an almost square aspect ratio. But the Motorola Razr Fold will be a formidable rival around the same price. Android Central · May 19
Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: A few steps forward, one big step back Motorola's budget Razr isn't as budget, but the 2026 model is a still a valuable addition to the lineup better than its predecessor in every way but one. Android Central · May 19
Did Google use a MacBook during its live demo at Google I/O? Google used a MacBook during the Antigravity demo and it's super funny. Android Central · May 19
Google’s new $100 AI plan wants to turn Gemini into a full productivity machine Google is turning Gemini into a premium AI ecosystem with pricier power-user tiers, smarter tools, and usage limits that now feel a lot like AI surge pricing. Android Central · May 19
Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate Google adds Daily Brief, desktop app upgrades to Gemini, and gives us a preview of Android Halo. Android Central · May 19
Android Central · May 19 Google thinks Gemini 3.5 Flash can finally make AI agents more useful Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash is built to handle complex AI tasks faster, pushing Gemini beyond chatbots and deeper into full-blown AI agent territory.
Android Central · May 19 Planning a wedding? Google's new Gemini Spark AI agents might actually help Google announced Gemini Spark, a new proactive AI agent powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash that can automate tasks across apps and services.
Android Central · May 19 Google's new YouTube AI tools could make AI slop impossible to escape Google announced Ask YouTube conversational search and Gemini Omni-powered Shorts remixing tools at I/O 2026.
Android Central · May 19 Tired of video editing? Google’s Gemini Omni changes scenes when you ask Google’s Gemini Omni turns AI video creation into a conversation, but while the tools look powerful, spotting what’s real online may soon get a lot harder.
Android Central · May 19 Google Play is getting a huge AI upgrade with Ask Play and Play Shorts Google announced a wave of Google Play updates, including Ask Play AI search, Play Shorts, and Gemini app discovery.
Android Central · May 19 Google is giving Search its biggest overhaul in 25 years Google just turned Search into an AI-powered assistant that chats, books, tracks, and monitors the web for you.
Android Central · May 19 This Google AI tool can now build Android apps from text prompts Google AI Studio can now generate native Android apps from prompts, complete with emulator testing and Play Console integration.
Android Central · May 19 Google I/O gets into a Flow: preps Flow Music app and generative editing for on-the-go Google's AI cascades into Flow and Flow Music, as it announced extreme Omni Flash AI upgrades and apps for mobile.
Android Central · May 19 Google Workspace just went 'Live' with Docs and Gmail, using your voice for less stress Google I/O 2026 announced a massive selection of Workspace updates that make managing your days easy, stress-free, and oh, so simple.
Android Central · May 19 Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O unveils 'Street View,' putting imaginary worlds into ours Google's Project Genie slips into the real-world, thanks to Street View and your imagined prompts for re-created AI places.
Android Central · May 19 Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker Samsung and Google partner to announce "Intelligent Eyewear," a new venture for glasses that brings style to AI technology.