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)
#IO #Apps #Gemini #Search #Workspace #Android @PixelHubUpdates

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
#WearOS #W7 @PixelHubUpdates

Google Phone - WhatsApp calls, Google Meet, normal calls... all in one unified call history.

Sadly it can only be used with the main camera.

https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/vwfndr-mbl-android-camera-app/

Their website is also quite cool.
https://www.vwfndr.camera/mbl

PlayStore Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vwfndr.mbl

Vivo ai slop so good it deleted bro’s mole

A camera you always carry should work like a camera, not as a computational filter, not as an AI image generator, but as a tool for intentional photography. It only clicks RAW images.

https://fixvx.com/VWFNDRcamera/status/2056661142286549401?s=20

AGI is here bro

WTF is that Edge Detection 💀

Sony is prolly the only brand who is honest with the marketing of pictures taken by its €1500 flagship device.

https://fixvx.com/sonyxperia/status/2057027913300476292?s=20

Do give it a read. Totally worth it.

https://blog.flipper.net/flipper-one-we-need-your-help/