What’s new on Android.
Discover new apps with bite-sized videos in Google Play, create custom soundtracks in Gemini and share your real-time location without leaving Google Messages. Explore these helpful updates for your devices.
The magic of AI.
From creating custom soundtracks in Gemini to hearing live translations in your headphones, Google AI is re-imagining what’s possible and bringing magic to more of your devices.
Gboard
The magic of AI.
From creating custom soundtracks in Gemini to hearing live translations in your headphones, Google AI is re-imagining what’s possible and bringing magic to more of your devices.
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Gemini
Create a custom soundtrack.
Whether you want to create a quick jingle or instrumental study beats, just describe your vibe, add a photo if you’d like or start with a template, and Gemini will turn your idea into a unique, high-quality track – no music skills needed.
Superpower your everyday.
Discover new apps with bite-sized previews, design your own Calling Card for outgoing calls and more. Explore new features that make everyday moments better.
Emoji Kitchen
Superpower your everyday.
Discover new apps with bite-sized previews, design your own Calling Card for outgoing calls and more. Explore new features that make everyday moments better.
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Phone by Google
Customise your outgoing Calling Card.
Your call, your style. With a custom Calling Card, you design how you appear on the other end, choosing your favourite photo, colour and font. Available now on Android phones and coming soon to Wear OS. -
Google Play
Share and get tips from players.
Find and share gaming tips in a community of players – right in Google Play. Whether you’re trying to beat a tricky level or hunt for Easter eggs, go to a game’s detail page to get the answers.
Google Messages
Mention friends to get their attention.
Coming soon, you can grab your friends’ attention in the group chat. Mention them so they get a notification – even in muted chats. Start typing a name to see suggestions on who to tag. And when you're mentioned, you'll get a notification back.
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Google Account
A friend can help recover your account.
Get back into your Google Account with help from a friend. Adding people you trust gives you a simpler, more secure recovery option for your Google Account if you're ever locked out. -
Gboard
Express yourself with new sticker combos.
Brighten someone’s day with new Emoji Kitchen stickers 🧀 + 🌹. Browse the latest in Gboard and remix your own combinations to find the right mix to match your mood.
Stay connected.
From sharing your location mid-chat to watching Apple TV on your big screen, check out the features making it easier to stay connected.
Audio sharing
Stay connected.
From sharing your location mid-chat to watching Apple TV on your big screen, check out the features making it easier to stay connected.
Find Hub
Find a lost bag by sharing its location.
Recover lost luggage with help from Find Hub. If your bag goes missing, securely share the tracker tag’s location with your airline so they can help recover it for you.
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Google Messages
Find friends without leaving the chat.
Share real-time locations directly in Google Messages to see each other on a live map view. You can share your location for as long as you need, helping to take the guesswork out of meeting up. -
Google Cast
Cast Apple TV from your Android device to a TV.
Watch your favourite Apple TV shows and films on your big screen. Just tap the Cast icon in the Apple TV app to send content from your Android phone to a compatible TV or device.
See the new features in action.
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Android 16
AI-powered notification tools, even more advanced customisation and stronger parental controls.
Read more.
Android 16
AI-powered notification tools, even more advanced customisation and stronger parental controls.
Read more.
Read more.
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Android 16 Notification summaries and organiserFind notification details faster.
Android 16 summarises longer conversations. Lengthy texts across chat apps are now easily recapped in your notification shade. And lower priority notifications can be silenced and grouped to avoid disruption. -
Android 16 Powerful customisationCustomise your icons and more.
Android 16 gives you the ability to change icon shapes on your homescreen and apply a monochrome theme across all your app icons for a minimalist look. We’re also expanding dark theme across more apps. -
Android 16 Connected displays (in Beta)Size up your small screen
Share your screen with friends or co-workers or boost your productivity by connecting your phones, foldables and tablets to external monitors. -
Android 16 Parental controlsBuilt-in supervision options
Find 'Parental controls' in Android settings. Easily set daily screen time, app limits and web filters, with a path to Family Link for more robust tools. A quick PIN setup locks in settings, ensuring that they stay the way you set them.