Alongside all the feature announcements, Google announced that Gemini is switching away from daily prompt limits, while AI Ultra is now cheaper.

Google Search received big updates at I/O 2026. For starters, AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash globally and has over 1 billion users every month.

At I/O 2026, Google had a number of Android XR announcements, including a sneak peek at the first two audio-only Samsung glasses with designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

At I/O 2026, Google announced a tidal wave of new Gemini-powered features across its biggest products and services that will soon be available. We’ve compiled all the consumer-facing announcements and notable developer developments below.

At I/O 2026, Google announced major updates to Gemini across the underlying model and new app features. The Gemini app now has over 900 million monthly active users.

At Google IO, we were given a tease of an upcoming “Android Halo” feature that, at least on first glance, isn’t clear how or what it will do.

I/O 2026 kicks off today as Google’s biggest event of the year to showcase what’s new for users and developers. Gemini and AI will undoubtedly be the big focus. Join us as we live blog the two-hour keynote live from Mountain View.

Google I/O 2026 starts today, and every bit of developer and Android news that comes with it will be announced via livestream and in person for all to watch. Here’s how to tune in.

At The Android Show, Google today announced the latest security and privacy features for the mobile operating system.

Google is delivering some major Android Auto updates over the course of 2026, including support for video apps and new Gemini features.

In January, desktop Chrome gained an auto browse capability powered by Gemini. This is now coming to Chrome for Android with deeper Gemini integration.

Google might have its own Pixel ecosystem to continue building out, but it’s also working on knocking down barriers between platforms. Building on top of a relatively-successful push to establish RCS as an accepted messaging standard, the company has slowly been adding AirDrop support to Quick Share, beginning with its own devices and recent releases from Samsung. Today, we’re learning that’s just the start of Google’s plans.

It’s been nearly a decade since Google launched its suite of Digital Wellbeing tools on Android, but despite the occasional upgrade, I’m not sure how much its app timers and dashboard displays ever caught on with the general public. This year, Google is giving Digital Wellbeing a much-needed boost with Pause Point, which goes well beyond an app timer to deliver an experience that feels much more in line with modern times.

Reaction content is getting a boost with Google’s new “Screen Reaction” video tool available in Android 17. The announcement is followed by several Instagram updates in partnership with Google.

Google has announced an incoming redesign for Android Auto that, while not a major leap forward, improves support for car displays, brings in a bit of Material 3 Expressive, and supports widgets.

At The Android Show today, Google previewed Googlebooks as a new category of laptops that takes the best of Android and ChromeOS.

Like last year, Google is making most of its Android announcements a week before I/O 2026. At The Android Show, we got four sets of announcements.

Google today announced “Gemini Intelligence” as the overarching name for a new series of AI features on premium Android devices.

For the second year in a row, Google will be hosting “The Android Show | I/O Edition” before I/O 2026.

With I/O 2026 a month away, Google has posted the initial sessions list. The developer conference runs from May 19-20.