Gemini, Google and Android

Spotify for Android gets Google Gemini support
Initially discovered in Google’s app code in June 2023, this functionality is now being rolled out to compatible Android devices, as highlighted by 9to5Google. Google Gemini adds Spotify support  Users must connect their Spotify and Google accounts to use them.
The Google Search widget on Android may get a glow-up soon
The Google Search home screen widget on Android is getting a new design with a separate space for the shortcut. Google is also including new shortcuts like Sports, Dictionary, and Homework to complement the existing ones. Separately, the Google app is adding a Share option in search results, allowing users to share a link to the results page.
Spotify users can ask Gemini AI to find and play their favorite music now
Thanks to a new team-up between Spotify and Google, you can request songs by title, artist, album, genre, or playlist. Here's how to get started.
Google’s connecting Spotify to its Gemini AI assistant
Spotify is getting support for Google’s Gemini Extensions, which will allow users to search for and play music using the generative AI assistant with natural language requests. The extension was first spotted in the code of the Google app in June,
You Can Now Use Google Gemini On Android To Play & Search Music On Spotify, Here's How
Google has rolled out a new Gemini extension for Spotify, allowing users to interact with the Gemini AI assistant on Android devices to play and search for music on the platform. As stated in an update on the Gemini Support page,
Ex-Google employees say we need ‘an Android-like moment for AI’
A team of former Google employees, led by Hugo Barra, have launched a startup to develop an operating system for AI agents in ...
Microsoft says it’s built an Xbox game store on Android but can’t launch it
A few weeks ago, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond said that in November, “players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games ...
Google's shaking up the Android release schedule here's why
It's been a big week for Google, for good and bad reasons. The company's outright confirmed that Android 16 will roll out in ...
Google Play Store App Deletion—Android Is Now More Like iPhone
Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone continues, at least when it comes to security and privacy, narrowing the ...
Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict
Alphabet's Google asked a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to throw out a jury verdict and a judge's order forcing it to ...
Google seems to have called it quits on making its own Android tablets—again
Ars has contacted Google for comment and confirmation and will update this post with its response.
Google preps new features for Android desktop windowing, including a minimize button
Google is preparing some new features for Android’s desktop windowing mode, including a button to minimize apps.
This Google Calendar update for Android just made your tasks so much easier to track
Like keeping your calendar and tasks in the same mobile app? Google finally adds Tasks to Calendar for a much more efficient ...
Future Android phones may come with another preinstalled Google app
If you have an Android phone, you know it comes with many preinstalled Google apps, such as Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps.
Google is finally bringing an iOS-exclusive Drive feature to Android (APK Teardown)
It's only taken roughly five years, but a major security feature in Google Drive for iOS could finally make its way to the ...