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.

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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.¹

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Google Translate

Hear translations in real time.

Hear real-time translations in your headphones. Live Translate automatically detects 70+ languages and delivers translations that preserve the speaker’s tone and cadence.²

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Google Play

Discover new apps with bite-sized videos.

Coming soon, see apps in action before you tap download. Google Play is simplifying app discovery, you’ll be able to scroll through bite-sized videos that show how an app works and what it offers.⁴

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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.⁵

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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.

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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.⁷

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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.⁹

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Android Auto

Keep kids entertained while parked.

The new kid-friendly lineup offers a fun and educational play experience right on your dashboard. With games catered for ages 3-12, children can learn and play with games like Disney Coloring World, LetraKid: Writing ABC for Kids, Draw a Stickman: EPIC 3, and more.¹⁰

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Android 16 Notification summaries and organizer

Find notification details faster.

Android 16 summarizes 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 customization

Customize 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 controls

Built-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 they stay the way you set them.¹⁵

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¹Limits apply. Compatibility varies. 18+. Create responsibly.
²Available in the Translate app on Android devices, and in select languages.
³Requires Android 11+. Only available between two Android devices when both have Phone by Google set as their primary calling app.
⁴Available on select Android mobile devices.
⁵Requires Android 12+. Available in select languages.
⁶Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier. RCS must be enabled for all group chat members.
⁷Works with compatible emoji. May require download.
⁸Availability varies by airline participation, airport, and region. Internet and Google Account required. Sharing location must be initiated by the user and can be turned off at any time. Shared links expire when the tag is reunited with the user or after 7 days.
⁹Requires Android 14+. RCS must be enabled. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier. Available in select languages.
¹⁰Requires Android 15+. Features may differ depending on subscription, and results may vary. Some connected apps require setup. Compatibility and availability varies. Sequences may be shortened and simulated.
¹¹Requires Android 10+. Google Cast requires a compatible Cast-enabled TV or device and an internet connection. Subscription required to access certain content. App and content availability varies.