Your Android keeps getting better.

Taskbar overflow

Find apps fast when your taskbar is full.

Too many open apps? Not anymore. Taskbar overflow helps you find the app window you need, even when your taskbar is full.

Slider haptics

Get a feel for things with haptic sliders.

Dial in precise volume or phone brightness with haptics that respond to the movement and speed of your swipe at each step of the slider.

Adaptive refresh rate

Optimize battery life and fluid visuals.

Experience smoother scrolling, gaming and animations. Adaptive refresh rate automatically adjusts your display when viewing motion-intense or static content to balance performance and battery life.

HDR screenshots

Flawless screenshots in HDR.

Take, save, edit and share screenshots of your HDR photos and videos while preserving the quality, color and detail of HDR content. Know that they’re seeing what you’re seeing.

Predictive back

Glimpse your destination before going back.

Get a preview of your previous screen before committing to going back by long-pressing the back button in three button navigation.

Identity Check

Protect against takeovers outside of trusted locations.

Help stop common scams like shoulder surfing & PIN theft. Coming to more devices, Identity Check requires biometric authentication to access sensitive resources when you’re outside trusted locations.

Audio Sharing

Share audio with a friend or broadcast to a group.

Easily pair two sets of headphones to your phone. Let a friend tune in with you as you listen to music, watch movies, or enjoy a podcast. Or, create a private broadcast that can transform a simple get-together into a silent disco.

Available on compatible LE Audio Bluetooth headphones and select Samsung, Xiaomi, and Pixel devices.

Trade-in mode

Make trade-ins faster.

Trade-in mode provides quicker access to key device details at the point of sale. This makes it faster to trade in a device, get a refund and upgrade.

Quick Share

Redesigned for simple sharing

Share files in fewer steps with the new Quick Share. Send photos with a tap, take a sneak peek with image previews, easily toggle between sending and receiving, and track the progress of a send the whole way.

Available on mobile devices and tablets. Devices must be within Bluetooth sharing distance and have Wi-Fi enabled.

Quick Share

Easily share pics, videos, and more.

QR codes in Quick Share make it easier to transfer pictures, videos, and documents. All the recipient has to do is scan the code on your screen, no need to add them as a contact, verify devices, or change your sharing settings.

Available on mobile devices and tablets. Devices must be within Bluetooth sharing distance and have Wi-Fi enabled.

Gboard

Polish your messages with AI writing tools.

Make a great impression with new AI writing tools in Gboard. Correct grammar, fix typos, and switch your writing style to be more casual, formal, expressive, concise, and more.

Writing tools require Gemini Nano v2 or higher.

Emoji Kitchen

Easily browse and favorite stickers.

The new Emoji Kitchen experience makes it easier to find the perfect expression. Browse the library, save your favorites, or explore suggestions made just for you.

Gboard required. Works with compatible emoji. May require download

Material 3 Expressive

Customize the look and feel of your apps.

Personalize Google apps with your favorite icons, color palettes, and more. Plus, new layouts are designed to make getting things done feel effortless and more intuitive.

Feature availability across Google apps may vary.

Android Auto

Spotify Jam hits the road.

Create a playlist for everyone, by everyone. With Spotify Jam on Android Auto, anyone can scan a QR code on the car’s display and start adding their favorite songs.

Requires the Spotify app downloaded to your device. Requires Android Auto-compatible mobile device and vehicle. Sequences shortened and simulated.

Family Link

Easily manage who kids text and call.

Help kids build more independence. Parents can now easily manage the contacts their kids can call or text in Family Link – and if they want to add a friend, they can approve new contacts remotely.

Parent-managed contact limits apply to Google Messages and dialer apps on Android. Communications in third-party apps cannot be restricted. Emergency services always remain accessible. Available on Android 14+ and Galaxy Watch for kids.

Google Search

Try a whole new way to search with AI Mode.

Ask anything with AI Mode, our most powerful AI search for your toughest questions. Talk, type, or snap a photo to start a search and ask follow-up questions to dig deeper.

Using AI Mode in Google Search to brainstorm weekend activities on an Android phone.

Gemini Live

Help you can see.

Need to fix a gadget, or select the perfect book? Soon you’ll be able to show Gemini what you see and it will highlight exactly what to focus on, providing the easy-to-follow visual guidance you need to understand your surroundings.

Sequences shortened and simulated. Check responses. Compatibility and availability varies. 18+.

Google Maps on Wear OS

Phone navigation continues on your watch.

When walking, cycling, or doing anything else that keeps your hands busy, navigate hands-free from your Wear OS watch. Start a Google Maps journey on your phone, and it will now also display on your wrist – for safer, glanceable directions.

Requires internet connection.

Gemini

Chat with Gemini on your wrist.

Complete more complex tasks on the go. Speak naturally to get answers and ideas, complete tasks across apps, or remember important details like where you parked – all from your wrist.

Sequences shortened. Check responses. Setup required. Compatibility and availability vary.

Gmail

Manage email subscriptions in one place.

Want help decluttering your inbox? Now you can manage your email subscriptions in one place. Gmail sorts your active subscriptions by frequent senders and helps you unsubscribe with a tap.

Google Home

Customize Favorites across your devices.

Coming soon, you will be able to pin light controls to your phone, the thermostat to your smartwatch, or security cameras to your TV. Find and manage smart home products faster with customizable Favorites.

Requires compatible smart devices, smartwatch with Wear OS 3+, Google Account, and the latest version of the Google Home app on watch and phone. Available on eligible Google TV devices. Notifications, remote control, video streaming, and recording require working internet and Wi-Fi. Sequences shortened and simulated.

Wear OS

Pay for transit faster from your wrist.

With Google Wallet on your Wear OS watch you can tap right away with city transit cards even when the Wallet app is closed. If you use a credit or debit card to tap, make sure to turn this feature on first in your settings.

Available on Wear OS 5 watches and only available on Wear OS 5.1 for Pixel watches. Wear OS watch needs to be unlocked in order to tap without the Google Wallet app open. Support for using this feature with your default credit or debit card requires an opt-in from your Wallet on Wear settings. Support for using this feature is automatically enabled for municipal transit cards and is initially available only on transit systems in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Toronto. Learn more.

Google TV

Pick up where you left off on another screen.

Google TV now saves your spot across devices so you can start a movie on your TV and finish it on your phone. Find the new ‘Continue watching’ row to pick up where you left off, without missing a beat.

Requires a Google account. Subscription, download, or purchase of content or apps may be required for viewing.

Google Wallet

Stay informed of kids’ spending.

Help kids make safer and more convenient payments in stores. Parents can now add payment cards to their child’s Google Wallet and easily view recent transactions in Family Link to stay informed of their child’s spending.

Available on Wear OS 5 watches and only available on Wear OS 5.1 for Pixel watches. Wear OS watch needs to be unlocked in order to tap without the Google Wallet app open. Support for using this feature with your default credit or debit card requires an opt-in from your Wallet on Wear settings. Support for using this feature is automatically enabled for municipal transit cards and is initially available only on transit systems in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Toronto. Learn more.

Find Hub

Find friends and family with live location sharing.

Share your location with trusted contacts in Find Hub for safety and peace of mind. Easily check your friend's ETA for dinner or make sure they got home safe, and manage who sees your location and for how long.

Location services and Google Location Sharing must be turned on. Requires internet connection. Available on Android 9+ and in certain countries for age-eligible users.

Android Auto

Park and play. More games available now.

Level up in your downtime with more gaming apps available on Android Auto. Park your car and dive into games like Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, and more.

Works with compatible apps and games. Requires compatible mobile device running on Android 15+. Vehicle’s touch screen must be compatible with Android Auto. Vehicle must be in park to play. Sequences shortened and simulated.

Chrome

View PDFs directly in Chrome.

Open PDFs without switching apps. Simply tap a PDF link to start reading, with the option to download it if you need to.

Chrome

Know the right time to buy and find better deals.

Feel confident you're buying at the right time to get a better deal with new shopping insights and tools in Chrome. Check a product’s price history, set up discount notifications, and compare prices across websites – all in one place.

Available in the U.S. only. Works with compatible products and websites. Must be signed into Chrome and have the “Make Searches and Browsing Better” setting enabled.

Google Messages

Messaging between Android and iOS, now better.

With RCS now available on iOS, you can manage group chats, send high-quality media, and react to messages with emoji across devices.

All members of a group chat must have RCS enabled. Availability varies by region and carrier.

Circle to Search

Tap to call, email, or open a link.

Take action on contact details and links with a tap. Circle to Search now recognizes phone numbers, email addresses, or URLs on your screen—and surfaces a one-tap action chip so you can act on them in the moment.

Action chips appear when a single phone number, email address, or URL is detected. Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches.

Gemini Live

Add helpful context to chats with Gemini Live.

Coming soon, add some helpful context when you talk it out live with Gemini for richer conversations. Just add an image, file, or YouTube video at the beginning of your chat to start a discussion about it.

Compatible with certain features and with certain accounts. Available on select devices, languages, and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older.

Gemini

Get help from Gemini across your favorite apps.

With Gemini connected to more apps, you can call contacts and send messages with your default phone and messaging apps. You can also set alarms and control device settings and your camera. Soon, you'll be able to use Gemini to control your smart home devices and get more information about places on Maps.

Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Some extensions require setup. Country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy.

Google Photos

Easily edit with the new image editor.

Coming soon, get AI-powered suggestions or instantly access the right tool by tapping, circling, or brushing what you want to edit.

Available on Android 8+. Results may vary. Feature availability may vary by device, region, and account type. UI subject to change.

Gboard

Remix your favorite emoji 🐢 + 💪.

Get creative with new Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations 🙏. Remix your favorite emoji and share them with friends as stickers via Gboard to show what’s on your mind.

Works with compatible emoji. May require download.

Google Messages

Give group chats a personal touch.

Add custom icons and names to Rich Communication Services (RCS) group chats, see which friends have RCS enabled, or mute notifications when you’re busy.

Group chat icons are only available for RCS-enabled chats. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier. Sequences shortened and simulated.

Google Messages

Receive scam alerts for suspicious conversations.

Protect yourself from fraud with alerts for suspicious texts within a conversation. Scam Detection in Google Messages uses powerful AI to identify text patterns commonly associated with scams, so you can report and block a suspected scammer, fast.

Availability of features may vary by market and device.

Safety Check

Add extra time to Safety Check.

Go farther, feel safer. Whether there has been unexpected delays or you’re feeling great on a solo run, easily extend the time of a Safety Check with a few taps of your phone or smartwatch.

Location services and Google Location Sharing must be turned on. Data rates may apply. Requires internet connection. Available on Android 12+ and in certain countries for age-eligible users. May not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all countries or languages.

Gemini Live

Ask Gemini about anything you see.

Whether you need help restyling your bedroom, using a new app, or brainstorming recipes with the food in your fridge, you can now share your screen or camera in Gemini Live.

Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Internet required. Compatible with certain features and accounts. Available on select devices and in select countries, languages, and to users 18+.

Expressive Captions

See emotion in words with AI captions.

Feel the intensity, emotion, and duration of words. AI-powered Expressive Captions capture the duration of longer words and bursts of sound like a [sneeze] or [cheering].

Captions may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Not compatible with calls. Available on select devices and in the U.S. in English only. Requires Android 15+.

Gmail

Easily manage email subscriptions.

Manage your email subscriptions in one place and remove yourself from the senders you’re not interested in. With one click, Gmail sends an unsubscribe request on your behalf.

Available in select languages and countries.

Android Auto

Get more done hands-free in the car.

Coming soon, chat naturally with Gemini for hands-free assistance while you drive. Ask for help brainstorming ideas, reading or drafting texts, and completing tasks with connected apps.

Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Some connected apps require setup. Country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Sequences shortened and simulated.

Daily Listen

AI-generated audio show, tailored for you.

Coming soon, Daily Listen delivers short, regular updates on the topics you’re interested in, like sports, museum openings, new music, and more – with links to related articles so you can keep exploring.

Content and voices in Daily Listen are created with generative AI. Inaccuracies and audio glitches may occur. Episode availability may vary. Internet access required. Available on Android 9+.

Quick Share

Easily share pics, videos, and more.

QR codes in Quick Share make it easier to transfer pictures, videos, and documents. All the recipient has to do is scan the code on your screen, no need to add them as a contact, verify devices, or change your sharing settings.

Available on mobile devices and tablets. Devices must be within Bluetooth sharing distance and have Wi-Fi enabled.

Password Manager

Sign in to apps and sites faster and more securely.

Passkeys are faster and safer to use than passwords, allowing you to sign in with your fingerprint, face or other screen lock. Now passkeys can be saved to Google Password Manager and used to access sites from any signed-in device, including your desktop or tablet.

Available on Android, Windows, Linux, macOS, and ChromeOS devices. On Android, the “Use Autofill with Google” toggle must be turned on in Settings.

Gemini

Create stunning images with Imagen 3.

With our highest-quality image generation model yet, simply describe what you imagine and watch your ideas come to life in seconds. From photorealism to oil paintings, your imagination is the limit.

Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection and subscription for certain features required. Language and country availability varies. Remember to share and create responsibly.

Google Photos

Easily create share-worthy videos.

Easily turn videos into share-worthy clips. New AI-powered video presets help you automatically trim your video to focus on the most interesting moment and add effects like zooming in on the main action or applying slo-mo with just a few taps.

Requires Google Photos app. Device must have 3 GB+ RAM and run on Android 8+.

Captions

Say HELLO to better captions.

Get real feels on everything live. Feel the [whispering] of a juicy secret. The [CHEERING] of a big win. The [groaning] after a dad joke. From streaming to social to video messages, we’re opening a whole new world of expression, only on Android [applause].

Captions may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Not compatible with calls. Available on select devices and in the U.S. in English only. Requires Android 14+.

Gemini

Get help from Gemini across your favorite apps.

With Gemini connected to more apps, you can call contacts and send messages with your default phone and messaging apps. You can also set alarms and control device settings and your camera. Soon, you'll be able to use Gemini to control your smart home devices and get more information about places on Maps.

Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Some extensions require setup. Country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy.

Google Drive

Snap, save, and share high-quality scans.

Your scans are now crisper and clearer with auto-enhancements in Google Drive. From receipts to documents to ID cards, your scans are optimized to improve contrast, and remove shadows and blurring — no manual editing needed.

Available on Android 5+.

Google Lookout

Image descriptions, enhanced by Gemini.

Receive richer image descriptions than before with Image Q&A in Lookout now enhanced by Gemini 1.5 Pro. Designed together with blind and low-vision communities, use the app to hear image captions, and chat with Gemini to ask follow-up questions.

Description of images may vary. Available on Android 6+ on devices with 1GB and above. Not available in China.

Circle to Search

Search songs you hear without switching apps.

Search music you hear in the moment—without switching apps. Hear a great song on social media or music playing from speakers near you? Simply long press your Home button or navigation bar and tap the music button to identify the track.

Sequences shortened and screen images simulated. Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off. Results may vary depending on audio matches.

Gemini

Go Live to talk things out with Gemini.

Go Live with Gemini for hands-free help with brainstorming, rehearsing, or learning something new. With real-time responses and 10 natural-sounding voices to choose from, Gemini Live is our most conversational AI experience yet.

Sequences shortened and screen images simulated. Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off. Results may vary depending on audio matches.

Keep sensitive apps and data out of sight.

It’s like a digital safe on your phone. Create a separate private space with another layer of authentication. Add sensitive apps, like health or banking apps, to keep them hidden. Private space keeps app data and notifications separate from the rest of your phone to remain virtually invisible.

Get peace of mind and privacy, all in one place.

Help deter theft, get quick protection and recover a stolen device faster. Theft protection is a suite of proactive security features including Failed Authentication Lock, factory reset protection, Theft Detection Lock, Remote Lock, Offline Device Lock and other unauthorized access restrictions.

Some theft protection features available to users on Android 10+

Keep your favorite apps within reach.

Easily pin and unpin your taskbar on larger screens. Keep your favorite apps in reach for quicker access, better control over your screen real estate and more customizability.

Multitask in a tap by pairing your most-used apps.

Pair frequently used apps together on your homescreen. With a single-tap, quickly retrieve your favorite pair of apps in split screen to streamline multitasking and give yourself a productivity boost.

Wear OS

Find your way with offline maps on your wrist.

Keep exploring with offline maps coming soon to your Wear OS watch.¹ When you download a map to your phone, you can also access it right from your watch² for more ways to navigate.

¹ Offline limitations: Available on Wear OS 3+. Maps must be pre-downloaded on your mobile device to access offline maps on a smartwatch. No transit, bicycling, or walking directions; No traffic info or alternate routes for driving directions. Navigation is not supported in Korea.
² Automatic downloads require the watch to be charging and connected to Wi-Fi. Manual downloads can be initiated from offline maps settings in the Google Maps app on your Wear OS watch.

Circle to Search

Search songs you hear without switching apps.

Search music you hear in the moment—without switching apps. Hear a great song on social media or music playing from speakers near you? Simply long press your Home button or navigation bar and tap the music button to identify the track.

Sequences shortened and screen images simulated. Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off. Results may vary depending on audio matches.

Chrome

Listen to web pages read aloud.

Whether you’re juggling tasks, or you prefer listening over reading, now you can hear text on webpages read aloud in Chrome. Personalize the experience further by choosing the speed, voice, and language.

Available in select languages.

Android Earthquake Alerts System

React faster with early earthquake alerts.

Before an earthquake hits, you can now receive a warning to seek safety. Available across all U.S. states and territories, the Android Earthquake Alert System uses crowdsourced earthquake detection to alert you sooner.

Available on Android 6+ devices. Phone feature may not detect all events and is not a public warning system. Internet connection required. Device Location and Alerts must be enabled. Notifications may be sent for earthquakes of 4.5 magnitude and above. For regional availability, visit the Help Center.

TalkBack

Richer audio descriptions for images.

Detailed audio descriptions make the images on your device more accessible. Whether it’s social media, online product images, or your camera roll, TalkBack can bring digital images to life, powered by Gemini models.

Check responses for accuracy. Description of images may vary. Available on Android 11+, in English only and all devices except Samsung. Some image description features are only available for Pixel 9 series devices and only in English.

Google Play

Your favorite apps, all in one place.

Pick up where you left off with your apps in one place. Collections is an immersive space where you’ll find recommended actions for your most-used apps based on how you use them.

Available in the US only. App subscriptions may be required. Terms and conditions apply.

Circle to Search

Easily access on-screen QR and barcodes.

Whether it’s a photo of a barcode or a QR code in an email, Circle to Search lets you act on codes in the moment. Long-press the home button or navigation bar to surface the link.

Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces.

Google Lens

Get AI Overviews in Lens, just point and ask.

Want to know the story behind a piece of art? Or how to play the yard game you just bought? Soon you’ll be able to get helpful AI Overviews and info through Lens, just point your camera and ask.

Results may vary depending on visual matches. AI Overviews and more vary by country and language . It may be dependent on your app and device settings. Rolling out soon to Android 6+ devices.

Wear OS

More ways to pay with Google Wallet from your wrist.

Enjoy more ways to pay with PayPal on Google Wallet for Wear OS watches. Whether it’s groceries, movie tickets, or public transit, make secure transactions without needing to pull your phone out of your pocket. Just double-click the crown of your watch or pull up Google Wallet from your list of apps.

Available in the US and Germany. Android phone required for set up. Internet connection required. Available on Wear OS 3+.

Wear OS

Easily control your favorite smart home devices.

Lock the doors, dim the lights, change the temperature, and more with the new Google Home Favorites tile and complication for Wear OS watches. The customizable icons are all in one convenient place on your watch face, making managing your home as easy as a tap on the wrist.

Requires Wear OS 3+, a Google Account, the latest version of the Google Home app on both your watch and phone, and working internet and Wi-Fi. Requires compatible smart devices.

Google Messages

No more typos - now you can edit messages after sending.

Say goodbye to the *asterisk. Next time you spot a typo, use the edit feature to correct your spelling, add missing words, or clarify what you mean. There’s a 15-minute window to edit your messages, whether it’s a group chat or one-on-one, simply tap and hold a sent message to start editing.

This is an RCS feature. RCS must be turned on in settings.

Cross-device sharing

Easily hotspot or switch devices mid-call.

Need to switch devices mid-call? Coming soon, call casting will let you seamlessly transfer Google Meet calls between your Android phone or tablet, while instant hotspot gets your devices online with just a tap – no passwords required.

Available on Android 11+. Internet connection required. Devices must be within Bluetooth sharing distance. Availability may vary between devices. Instant hotspot is not available on Samsung devices.

Digital car key

Easily lock, unlock, and start your car.

Unlock convenience with digital car key – now available on select MINI models and expanding to select Mercedes-Benz and Polestar vehicles.¹ Easily lock, unlock, and start your car with just your phone, or securely share your digital car key with family and friends.²

1. Digital car key is only available for select vehicles in select markets and on Android 12+ devices. Devices must be within range of the vehicle to use.
2. Purchase of compatible vehicles and devices required. Sequences shortened and simulated.

Find My Device

Locate your belongings quickly and safely.

Find My Device helps you locate your belongings (like your keys with a tracker tag) and devices (like your phone, tablet, and headphones) quickly and safely. And if they are offline or far away, use the Find My Device network to locate it for you — all while keeping your location data encrypted and private from Google.

Find My Device network requires location services and Bluetooth to be turned on. Requires cell service or internet connection. Works on Android 9+ and in certain countries for age-eligible users.

Circle to Search

Instantly translate what’s on your screen.

Now, when you see words in another language on your screen, you can use Circle to Search to get help instantly. Whether it’s an image, video, or text, just long press the home button or navigation bar and tap the translate button to see instant translations, then get right back to what you’re doing.

Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches.

Gmail

Replying to emails in the moment is faster.

Replying to emails is faster and easier with Quick Reply in Gmail. Now, you can respond from the new text box at the bottom of your conversation without opening a new screen – ideal for emails that just need a simple answer. For longer responses, expand the text box for more options.

Availability may vary by country.