Android Show 2026: all the news and announcements

At its pre-I/O Android Show, Google previewed Android 17 and a broader set of Android platform updates.

The company also expanded Gemini and Gemini Intelligence features, including new AI-driven experiences and widgets.

Google highlighted creator-focused app tools for apps like Adobe Premiere and Instagram Edits, plus improvements for Android Auto.

Google teased Googlebook, a possible Chromebook successor built on a future Android-based laptop platform, signaling a bigger push beyond phones.