Most of the major news will be announced during the opening keynote, which starts at 1PM ET on Tuesday. You'll be able to watch that on YouTube in English ( a separate ASL stream is available). The stream is below for your convenience, because we're nice like that.
Material Files is an open-source Android app, and I almost instantly proclaimed it the perfect Android file manager. It looks native on my Pixel 9 Pro and has exactly the right amount of features. When you open Material Files, you would think that it was built by Google specifically for Android, but it's not.
The Trump phone is allegedly shipping this week, the company claims. This has been quite the saga, as these gold-hued smartphones were supposed to reach customers all the way back in August (and then October.) It's now nearly a year after the original announcement, leading many fans of the president to cry foul over the prospect of having their pockets picked - especially since the company quietly rewrote its terms to state there was no guarantee the phone would ever be released.
Before I/O 2026 kicks off on May 19, Google has promised to share an update on its Android ecosystem. As with last year, the company will stream a pre-recorded presentation highlighting some of the biggest new features coming to Android and beyond. You can watch the entire thing unfold May 12 at 1PM ET/10AM PT on YouTube.
"By letting you share your approximate location, we're giving you more control over your location data. And you can still share your precise location when it's needed - e.g., for navigation - so you won't lose functionality."
Google announced that Chrome's Android app will now allow users to share their approximate location with websites, providing more privacy without sacrificing functionality. Users can still choose to share their precise location if they prefer.
The Tank Pad Ultra is a 1,345-gram Android tablet with a 260-lumen 1080p DLP projector, a 64MP night vision camera, a 4-meter laser rangefinder, and a 23,400 mAh battery that charges at 66W.
Syncing clipboards on Android phones and computers can be a powerful tool, allowing users to copy in one place and paste in another seamlessly. When functioning well, it creates a harmonious workflow between devices.
If you take mobile security seriously (and you should), then you might want to consider file encryption. This is all about encrypting files that you can either leave on your device and view when needed or share with others, knowing they can be viewed only by the recipient.
Warp is the combination of an Android app and a browser extension, which means it'll only be helpful if you use a Chrome-based browser capable of installing the extension - but that does make it compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, so it's more universal than AirDrop.
