Google previewed Android 17 with Gemini AI tools, AirDrop-style sharing, privacy upgrades, multitasking changes, and stronger security controls.

Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in artificial intelligence weeks before Apple Inc. is set to announce major upgrades to its own iOS platform and AI offerings.

The threat landscape is evolving, Google warns, confirming a raft of new Android changes to bring “AI-powered protections and advanced safeguards” to phones. This is the most comprehensive security offer that has ever come to Android.

Android Auto's biggest update in a long time is here, bringing a redesigned interface, new features, and significant improvements to Google Maps integration.

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and spyware forensics.

Google has detailed several new and previously known Android security features that users can expect to roll out this year.

Quick Share is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop feature on select Android devices, but Google says the feature will expand to Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR devices in 2026.

Google has announced a big makeover for Android Auto that will benefit more than 250 million cars compatible with the smartphone-mirroring app. The next generation of Android Auto brings a host of improvements,

Google could be borrowing one of Apple's best features for tracking down your friends with "People Finding" upgrade.

Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.