Google has confirmed that Android 16’s Live Update will arrive on Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi devices, apart from Pixel phones. Samsung will integrate Live Updates into its Now Bar, something a recent One UI 8 leak also showcased.

Android is getting a design refresh, launching a mixed reality platform for smart glasses, and Gemini is expanding to cars and watches. Can it entice the overwhelmingly dominant iPhone-owning youth?

Google has confirmed that one of the best new features included in the Android 16 beta won't be locked to Google Pixel phones. The announcement came during the first day of Google I/O 2025, where it was revealed that Android 16's Live Update feature will also be available on Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo and Xiaomi phones.

Google has officially begun rolling out the Find My Device rebranding update announced last week during The Android Show. The app is now called Find Hub, and users will notice the new name on their home screens, replacing the previous “Find Device” label.

All new Volvo models come with the Android Automotive operating system as standard, and the inclusion of Gemini later this year will replace the existing Google Assistant system.

Xreal's launch is significant as Google tries to become a major operating system for virtual and augmented reality smart glasses and headsets.

Google has announced its rolling out the colorful new Android 16 interface for beta testers as reported by 9to5Google. The QPR1 beta includes the company’s Material 3 Expressive design language revealed officially last week and includes new visuals for the launcher, notifications, lock screen, and a very Apple-inspired quick settings page.

Volvo Cars and Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday the Swedish carmaker was now the lead development partner for Android automotive software, which should give its buyers access to new versions long before they are available via car industry rivals.