Picture-in-picture on YouTube to be available for everyone
- This feature is applicable for long-form videos and non-music content on the Android and iOS apps.
- To use this feature, play any video in the app and exit to keep watching while doing other things, with controls available upon tapping it.
- Rolling out to all users globally in the coming months.

More info: YouTube Community
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May 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: CP1A.260505.005
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro.
- Pixel 10 series (excluding 10a) won't be able to boot older Android 16 builds after updating (Learn more).

Changes
- Battery & Charging: Fix for slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75% and 80% in certain conditions.
- Camera [Pixel 10]: Fix for an issue where the camera app could freeze while recording video and adjusting the zoom level.
- Display [Pixel 10 Pro/XL]: Fix for an issue that caused a persistent flickering white dot or visual noise to appear at the top of the display in certain conditions.
- Display [Pixel 10 series excl. 10a]: Fix for an issue that could intermittently cause the screen to appear fuzzy, frozen, or display noise lines.
- Framework: Fix for an issue where the keyboard or input screen could appear frozen or incorrectly positioned in some apps under certain conditions.

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
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The Android Show | I/O Edition
- May 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. PT
- One of the biggest years for Android
- Expected to announce new features in Android 17 and possibly Aluminium OS for desktops
- Sameer Samat (Head of Android) also said Liquid Glass won't be a thing

More info: YouTube
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2
- Build ID: CP31.260423.012.A1
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32

Fixes
- Terminal app launch issue.
- Date and weather information overlapped the fingerprint sensor area on the lock screen.
- Terminating a third active call from the head unit incorrectly disconnects an existing conference call participant instead of the intended call.
- Mobile signal bars incorrectly display as empty or greyed out despite active connectivity.
- Custom themed app icons incorrectly appear enlarged on the homescreen when returning from an application.
- F2FS file system that could result in data corruption and system instability issue.
- UI issue that caused visual instability or glitches when moving apps in the recent items screen.
- Navigation bar swipe gestures failed to switch between recent apps.
- Bluetooth tethering toggle would reset to off after device restarts or Bluetooth cycles.

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
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Zoom in on YouTube web natively
- Firs introduced on mobile as pinch to zoom, it appears that YouTube has quietly added something similar on the web.
- You can continue to play and pan across the video with magnification of up to 5x.
- Unlike on mobile, this feature can be used in both full screen and non-full screen mode.
- At the time of writing, the web version currently does not support pinch to zoom with a touch screen.
- The feature should be widely available for everyone.

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The Android Show: I/O Edition (Summary)
Gemini Intelligence
- Stay productive on Android with the help of the best AI features.
- Autofill smarter in Chrome, the suggestion strip will be shown with a spark (opt-in required).
- Rambler in Gboard can understand your commands better and make edits in real time via voice input.
- Create your own widgets with features and statistics that you need quick access, also available on Wear OS as Tiles.
- Rolling out to the latest Pixel and Galaxy devices this summer.

Gemini in Chrome
- Deeper integration of Gemini features on webpages while using Chrome.
- Auto browse can handle the tasks for you on the web with just commands (AI Pro and AI Ultra only).
- Rolling out to Android devices with 4GB RAM or more, running Android 12 or higher in the U.S. with language set to English (US).

Googlebook
- A new category of devices built for Gemini Intelligence, partnered with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, coming later this fall.
- Highlighted features include Magic Pointer which let you ask what's on your screen, cast any Android apps from your phone, and easier access to the files on your phone.
- High-end Chromebooks will receive the new experience too.

Android Auto
- New Material 3 Expressive design with support for widgets, alongside the newly announced Immersive Navigation.
- Enjoy better experience while watching videos with full HD at 60fps and spatial sound with Dolby Atmos in select cars, with safety measure that transition to audo-only mode while you are driving.
- Visual navigation redesign coming to YouTube Music, Spotify, and other media apps.
- Phones with Gemini Intelligence can be accessed via Android Auto later this year.
- Cast with Google built-in (Android Automotive) are also picking up all the new features.

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The Android Show: I/O Edition (Android 17 Summary)
Content creation
- Screen Reactions let you record yourself and your screen at the same time, first rolling out to Pixel devices this summer.
- Instagram for Android now support large-screen devices (tablets) better, and will support Ultra HDR capture and playback, built-in video stabilisation, night sight integrations, and optimisations for capture-to-upload pipeline, ensuring the quality of the content remain sharp.
- Instagram's Edits can upscale your photos and videos with on-device AI, and is also capable of separating audio tracks for wind, noise, and music.
- Adobe Premere will arrive on Android later this summer, with hardware acceleration on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Bridge with iOS
- Quick Share's AirDrop compatibility is coming to more devices from Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi and HONOR this year.
- Generate a QR code and share files across the cloud, full availability by next month for all devices.
- Quick Share will also make its way into some apps, starting from WhatsApp soon.
- Switch from iOS to Android more easily with the improved process, eSIM transfer is also supported.
- End-to-end encryption for RCS messages is enabled with Android on Google Messages and iOS 26.5.

Miscellaneous
- Pause Point gives users a 10-second breather to process whether you really want to proceed to use the distracting app (disabling it requires a phone restart).
- New emoji pack named Noto 3D to arrive on Pixel phones first later this year.

#IO #Android @PixelHubUpdates

Android Canary 2605
- Build ID: ZP11.260417.009

Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3
- Build ID: CP31.260508.005, CP31.260508.005.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32

Fixes
- A recurring system error in ContextHubClientManager that caused excessive logcat noise when attempting to send messages to unregistered clients.
- Clicking on the date on at a glance prompts to open the terminal.
- Wi-Fi unexpectedly disconnects due to erroneous low-quality detection despite strong signal strength.
- Users experienced frequent crackling or distorted audio during media playback from any source.
- UI elements are partially cut off or positioned off-screen when apps are expanded to full-screen mode.
- Home screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot.
- The mobile data icon incorrectly remains active in the Quick Settings panel after Airplane Mode is enabled.

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
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Google I/O 2026 (Gemini Summary)
Neural Expressive
- A new design language with fluid animations, vibrant colors, new typography and haptic feedback.
- Gemini Live is integrated for a seamless experience.
- Responses will show the most prominent information at the top and come with various illustrations.
- Available now on web, Android, and iOS.

Gemini 3.5 Flash
- 4 times faster for output tokens per second than other frontier models.
- Available now in Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, Google Antigravity, Gemini API in Google AI Studio, and Android Studio.
- Gemini 3.5 Pro will launch next month.

Gemini Omni
- Turns imagination into reality with Gemini's reasoning capabilities.
- Accepts image, audio, video, and text input, generate and edit videos with ease.
- Available for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers.

Gemini Spark
- A 24/7 personal AI agent powered by virtual machines, guiding your digital life.
- Integrated with Workspace products, expansion to other third-party apps via MCP over the summer.
- Rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers next week as beta, and coming to Gemini for macOS soon.

Daily Brief
- A personalised digest of the day.
- Gathers information from Gmail, Calendar and Tasks, listing the things you need to do with suggestions.
- Rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the US.

Limits
- Starting from May 17, Gemini calculates usage limits based on complexity of your prompt, the features you use, and the length of your chat.
- Features such as media generation, Deep Research, extended thinking and Deep Think will require more usage.

Gemini CLI deprecation
- Gemini CLI, Gemini Code Assist IDE extensions, and Gemini Code Assist will no longer serve requests starting June 17, 2026.
- Users can switch to Antigravity CLI if they wish to continue working things out in the terminal environment.

More info: Google Blog | Gemini Apps Help | Google Developers Blog
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Google I/O 2026 (Google AI Plan Summary)
Google AI Ultra 5x
- A new $100/month plan for power users.
- 5x higher limit in the Gemini app and Google Antigravity compared with the Pro plan.
- 20TB of cloud storage, YouTube Premium individual plan, and priority access to Google Antigravity.
- 10,000 Google Flow credits every month.

Google AI Ultra 20x
- Previously priced at $250/month, now all the same features can be accessed with just $200/month.
- Project Genie, an experimental research prototype is only available in this plan, with a new capability powered by Street View that allows users to create new worlds anchored in reality.
- 20x higher limit in the Gemini app and Google Antigravity compared with the Pro plan.
- 25,000 Google Flow credits every month.

Google AI Pro
- Newly added: Comes with YouTube Premium Lite (ad-free on non-music videos, background play, and watch offline) at no extra cost in supported countries.
- 1,000 Google Flow credits every month.

More info: Google Blog
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Google I/O 2026 (Summary)
Google Search
- AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash.
- Search agents keep you updated with the information you care the most, operates behind-the-scene for 24/7; first available for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers this summer.
- Build custom experiences with Antigravity with the power of agentic coding; first rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. in the coming months.

Universal Cart
- The all-in-one cart for shopping in Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail.
- When a product is added to the cart, it will find deals, price drops, and notify you of the stock availability.
- It also understands your perks in payment method, loyalty information and merchant offers and can help you to make the best option.
- Rolling out in the U.S. this summer starting with Search and Gemini, followed by YouTube and Gmail.

Google Workspace
- Use your voice to find emails, write documents, and organise thoughts in Gmail, Docs, and Keep respectively; available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and in preview to Workspace business customers this summer.
- AI Pro expands to Google AI Plus and Pro.
- Google Pics let you create and edit images, powered by the Nano Banana model; rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and in preview for Workspace business customers this summer.

Android XR
- Two types of intelligent eyewear will be introduced (audio and display glasses), starting with audio glasses which will launch later this fall.
- Partnered with Samsung and Qualcomm, with externals designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
- Get questions answered or get things done all with your voice.

Android Halo
- Lets you peek into what your agent is working on at any given time.
- Check the agent's process from the top of any screen.
- Available later this year for Gemini Spark and other supported agents.

More info: Google Blog (2, 3)
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Wear OS 7
- Wear Widgets will replace full-screen tiles with 2x1 and 2x2 formats which resembles widgets on Android.
- Live Updates will surface real-time, important information from your watch or mobile app.
- AppFunctions API makes integrations with agents and assistants easier.
- Task automation enables users to invoke Gemini from their watch to place an order.
- Wear Workout Tracker provides a rich standardised workout tracking experience, information displayed includes heart rate monitoring, media control, and more.
- Media auto-launch controls allow users to personalise the experience on a per app basis.
- Remote Output Switcher will be integrated into the media controls page which let you switch the audio devices seamlessly.
- Wear OS 7 will arrive later this year, with Canary available for developers starting today.

More info: Android Developers Blog
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Android 17 Beta 4.1
- Build ID: CP21.260330.011, CP21.260330.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36

Fixes
- Status bar incorrectly displayed zero signal bars despite active connectivity.
- UI synchronisation issue where the mobile data Quick Settings icon remained active during Airplane mode.
- External displays go black when selecting high resolutions.
- Bluetooth audio routing issue that caused playback silence after system interruptions like timers.
- Hearing aids automatically forgotten from paired devices after inactivity or charging.

Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
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Android Canary 2606
- Build ID: ZP11.260515.009
- Expanded theming options
- Keyboard Quick Setting Tile

Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
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