<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Apps-software ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software Sat, 30 May 2026 15:37:14 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I actually don't hate the new Google Health app, but it could still use some work. Here are my highlights after testing the revamped Fitbit app, and how I think Google can improve ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-health-app-impressions DrAFQd3gCwobnaDyrhivbk Sat, 30 May 2026 15:37:14 +0000 Sat, 30 May 2026 16:06:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Complaints worked: Google is already addressing Gemini's new usage limits ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/complaints-worked-google-is-already-addressing-geminis-new-usage-limits ouykmL9EA4LTPN5iMrHcpW Fri, 29 May 2026 15:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use Gemini to track and split group expenses — for FREE! ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/how-to-use-gemini-to-track-and-split-group-expenses yd48RRcKUe2xdXy574qfBh Fri, 29 May 2026 08:45:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta unveils app subscriptions: 'Plus' plans precede 'Meta One' tests for AI and creators ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-unveils-app-subscriptions-plus-plans-precede-meta-one-tests-for-ai-and-creators y2MrToEQF9axnh6Tw5PuDo Thu, 28 May 2026 18:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Wallet’s new digital passport sounds convenient, but the internet isn’t sold ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/samsung-wallets-new-digital-passport-sounds-convenient-but-the-internet-isnt-sold td9Wqt9jDhrCagpCpKb5Lb Thu, 28 May 2026 13:43:48 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:43:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways you can use Circle to Search to identify songs on any Android phone ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/3-ways-you-can-use-circle-to-search-to-identify-songs-on-any-android-phone xwzwx5KGZXFZgRuWdwoJ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This secure email service just gave me a real reason to ditch Gmail ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/proton-email-reason-to-leave-gmail GqyFNLmUVivbDfP74hTh3b Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is giving a big credibility upgrade to AI overviews in Search ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-is-giving-a-big-credibility-upgrade-to-ai-overviews-in-search hWSBihJCJxPTJWJwdFDVFi Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Warnings about removed or unsupported Play Store apps could head to Android ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-store/warnings-about-removed-or-unsupported-play-store-apps-could-head-to-android rTdaUYirwdgVCQxnBGzgMJ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two years later, Google appeals antitrust ruling for search: cites 'hard work' for top spot ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/two-years-later-google-appeals-antitrust-ruling-for-search-cites-hard-work-for-top-spot UzJdzud2T8iaH9pdxmy8en Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I protect my privacy while using Meta smart glasses with these 3 settings — and you can too ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/i-protect-my-privacy-while-using-meta-smart-glasses-with-these-3-settings-and-you-can-too KqCKz5XYJ56hUQixYuaPWJ Sat, 23 May 2026 16:52:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at the University of Arizona ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/ex-google-ceo-eric-schmidt-booed-graduates-ai jgpg36VhaMtJN7HxcTSdx8 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:54:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-catches-up-to-apple-with-a-long-overdue-cross-device-upgrade CCBr32KE5hoT4cqAqCdfRg Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's getting harder to ignore Gemini in Google services, and that's a problem ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/its-getting-harder-to-ignore-gemini-in-google-services-and-thats-a-problem 4FbXkht5AzCf2UffSYpVYk Thu, 21 May 2026 04:46:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Google AI Pro plan just got a quiet downgrade, here is the new deal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-ai-pro-plan-just-got-a-quiet-downgrade EJ7htMLgWnaospGoDER9zc Wed, 20 May 2026 20:38:15 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:06:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta chops 8,000 in May layoff spree, and it's only getting worse ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-chops-8-000-in-may-layoff-spree-and-its-only-getting-worse jNbzLUJLS3oJnR6qBmoZDG Wed, 20 May 2026 19:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-qpr1-beta-3-is-here-and-its-all-about-the-boring-fixes-you-actually-wanted KwPtp5s27ce52KE74nFgTN Wed, 20 May 2026 10:56:16 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS 7 is bringing one of Android 17's best features to your smartwatch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/google-unveils-wear-os-7 NbZAbBGidJKGjmK6w7pvkY Wed, 20 May 2026 07:40:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 important Gemini updates from Google I/O that could genuinely save you time ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/5-important-gemini-updates-from-google-i-o-2026-that-could-genuinely-save-you-time DJJR2BWS6Fh5iyFFzBUy8c Tue, 19 May 2026 20:41:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google’s new $100 AI plan wants to turn Gemini into a full productivity machine ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/googles-new-usd100-ai-plan-wants-to-turn-gemini-into-a-full-productivity-machine NE9yqF53seGRTSCzYBTAD8 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:47:44 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is giving Search its biggest overhaul in 25 years ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-is-giving-search-its-biggest-overhaul-in-25-years wUGRhcdXvfL6NFdEjmYYpA Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:49:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google thinks Gemini 3.5 Flash can finally make AI agents more useful ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-thinks-gemini-3-5-flash-can-finally-make-ai-agents-more-useful nNbi8oX9gQyynUTURWZHsZ Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:47:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Planning a wedding? Google's new Gemini Spark AI agents might actually help ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/gemini-spark-unveiled 6sgFj6pVMfK8ZYz4BXjMLL Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/googles-new-gemini-features-will-take-all-the-annoying-busywork-off-your-plate 6Rgti2iTa4r7Vzf5Ak5xJB Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new YouTube AI tools could make AI slop impossible to escape ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube/google-i-o-youtube-updates RrowwrWMkReYUG9S5wLm5b Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O unveils 'Street View,' putting imaginary worlds into ours ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/dreaming-of-project-genie-google-i-o-unveils-street-view-putting-imaginary-worlds-into-ours 6w3b9pKT9MpvYhbXgcvrzK Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google I/O gets into a Flow: preps Flow Music app and generative editing for on-the-go ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-i-o-gets-into-a-flow-preps-flow-music-app-and-generative-editing-for-on-the-go HsAi7Ej2nDagTe38XM5c6m Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Workspace just went 'Live' with Docs and Gmail, using your voice for less stress ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-workspace-just-went-live-with-docs-and-gmail-taking-the-stress-out-of-your-days 6SgEXCMG2XgXjooiayHG73 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Google AI tool can now build Android apps from text prompts ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-store/google-ai-studio-can-now-create-native-android-apps-from-text-prompts Me7VpBH8NrupKvPpMUSobK Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Play is getting a huge AI upgrade with Ask Play and Play Shorts ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-store/google-play-is-getting-a-huge-ai-upgrade-with-ask-play-and-play-shorts 5A4io4YFcSAnzUZTVRfNsP Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget CamelCamelCamel: Google's new Universal Cart will track prices and find deals for you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/googles-new-universal-cart-will-track-prices-and-find-deals-for-you zhnUQNZvkA6eUZ6XiLdvAG Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of video editing? Google’s Gemini Omni changes scenes when you ask ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/tired-of-video-editing-googles-gemini-omni-changes-scenes-when-you-ask zbJxVAz82Rqu4tMhrCGEy4 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:47:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google could fix the absolute worst thing about passkeys on Android ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-could-fix-the-absolute-worst-thing-about-passkeys-on-android izVnHgdv7thFLaiqZYeeMk Tue, 19 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's your first look at more of Google's new 3D emojis for Android 17 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-emojis-leak GksGocQt5GopebEqitdhi5 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:11:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more are finally rolling out ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/google-just-started-rolling-out-its-colorful-new-workspace-icons DErWRWCxqyMGVZnwqKTaj4 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:11:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quick Share is getting a useful upgrade for sharing files with iPhones ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/quick-share-is-getting-a-useful-upgrade-for-sharing-files-with-iphones CJV2G6bUmKPwvEkSWDtuWK Fri, 15 May 2026 13:28:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google may be cutting free Gmail storage for new accounts down to 5GB ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/google-may-cut-free-gmail-storage-down-to-5gb sTcpiLarNSxKPsBpcCT28o Thu, 14 May 2026 15:59:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ This simple Google Search trick gets rid of all the AI slop ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/this-simple-google-search-trick-removes-all-the-ai-bloat u25Hx9BqTuLLEmGkuThwsZ Thu, 14 May 2026 10:03:33 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 06:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta's Muse Spark arrives on AI Glasses Gen 1, Ray-Ban Display waits for now ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/metas-muse-spark-arrives-on-ai-glasses-gen-1-ray-ban-display-waits-for-now URSsi6FNconto8XTKngAbb Wed, 13 May 2026 19:29:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta Connect 2026 confirmed for September, and we're thinking AI and Quest ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-connect-2026-confirmed-for-september-and-were-thinking-ai-and-quest tqhUAVdjngpxB6uZUnj6yn Wed, 13 May 2026 17:39:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve waited years for Apple to fix iPhone-to-Android texting, and it’s finally happening ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ive-waited-years-for-apple-to-fix-iphone-to-android-texting-and-its-finally-happening jukGB7YGRoKk9GBxP48dHn Wed, 13 May 2026 12:14:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 huge Android 17 upgrades are coming this year — Here are the best new features announced at The Android Show ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/top-android-17-announcements-from-the-android-show-2026 gwRLJMn57xNGt2MzQE5SBo Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:17 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto gets a fresh take on Google Maps 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https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/google-is-finally-treating-android-creators-seriously-with-android-17 JCCBFamd8FfTmPfaEDEf5W Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:04:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android security and privacy got huge upgrades—The Android Show reveals all ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/your-android-security-and-privacy-got-huge-upgrades-the-android-show-reveals-all SLC4GAj9Jkurrj8kjGQHf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:38:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google wants Gemini to take over how you browse in Chrome ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-wants-gemini-to-take-over-how-you-browse-in-chrome kAeFzDJMfYrePUFK5JFtpf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:40:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't think the desktop cursor needed reinventing — Googlebooks are proving me wrong ]]> 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