Everything Google announced at its Android Show, from Googlebooks to vibe-coded widgets

At Google’s virtual Android Show: I/O Edition event on Tuesday, the tech giant announced upcoming updates, including additional equipment for Gemini Intelligence; new hardware called Googlebook; and other Android updates, such as vibe widgetsGemini in Chrome, is a new emoji.

The announcement comes ahead of Google’s annual conference this month, which will focus on AI, as it did last year.

Below, we have selected Google’s announcements right here.

Googlebook

Google has opened Googlebookits new line of laptops built with Gemini at its core. The tech giant is working with partners like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to create the first Googlebooks in a variety of colors and sizes.

The company said Googlebooks, launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to provide personalized and personalized support.

The laptops will ship with the “Magic Pointer,” a new type of pointer with Gemini built in; compatibility with Android phones that will allow people to use their phone’s apps from their Googlebook; the ability to create custom widgets; etc.

Google has released a new “Create My Widget” which allows users to vibe-code their favorite widgets. The feature will debut on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.

Users will be able to create widgets by describing what they want using natural language. For example, you can ask this feature to “create three high-protein meal prep recipes each week” to get a custom dashboard that you can add and re-pin to your home screen.

Android Auto updates

Android Auto is getting a refresh that brings customization, widgets, and an edge-to-edge experience to fit any screen, whether it’s tall, round, or unique. Users can add widgets that allow them to see the most important things at a glance, even when using navigation.

Social media apps such as YouTube Music and Spotify are also developing interfaces that make them easier to use in the car.

In addition, for the first time in Android Auto, you will be able to watch videos on programs like YouTube in 60 fps full HD in supported cars later this year, from BMW, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Škoda, Tata, and Volvo.

Google says Gemini is now widely available on Android Auto, allowing drivers to ask questions, brainstorm ideas, or learn about hands-free topics while on the road. The company also said users will be able to order food from the car, starting with DoorDash.

3D emoji

Google has announced that all 4,000 Android emojis have been updated to make them more realistic. Launching later this year, these new emojis are designed to feel more fluid and more expressive and real.

Essentials for developers

Android is introducing a “Screen Reactions” feature that records you and your screen at the same time, a feature often seen on TikTok and Instagram Reels. The feature is available for the first time on Pixel devices this summer.

Google also partnered with Meta to bring the best of Instagram to its Android devices, including Ultra HDR, native stabilization, and night mode. In addition, the company has optimized the recording pipeline to ensure that your photos and videos stay sharp when you upload them.

The developer is bringing new tools to the Meta’s Edit app, especially for Android, including “smart enhance” for high-resolution images and “exclude audio” to enhance and remove audio.

Gemini’s actions

Under Gemini Intelligencethe agent will be able to take data from one program and perform many tasks in the programs. For example, you can take a photo of an event flyer and ask an agent to find the event on a site like Expedia.

With this, users can also call the assistant with their grocery list and ask them to create a cart based on the content of the shopping app they want.

Gemini in Chrome

The company now bringing Gemini into Chrome for AndroidIt was originally launched on iOS and desktop, allowing users to summarize content or ask questions about what they see on a website. Android users will also get an automated test mode that can browse websites and complete tasks such as booking a ticket on behalf of the user.

Filling out forms

Gemini will be able to use data from Personal Intelligence to help users fill out complex forms on a mobile phone through opt-in.

Order

Google launched a new feature in Gboard called Rambler which turns your voice into a clean voice – similar to programs like Wispr Flow and Monologue. This feature removes filler words like “ums” and “ahs” and also understands when you say “See you at 3pm… um, 2pm” and text “See you at 2pm” as the last result.

Added support for AirDrop

Last year, Google added a way for Pixel phones to share photos and files with iPhones by creating Quick Share and AirDrop. The company said this year, the service will be available to users of other phone companies, including Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor.

In addition, if you don’t have a compatible device, you can use Quick Share on any device to generate a QR code, which allows you to share files to iPhone via the cloud.

In addition, Google said that soon users will be able to access Quick Sharing which is available within apps like WhatsApp.

Easy iPhone-to-Android transfer

Google plans to introduce a new iOS-to-Android transition that will let you import your passwords, photos, messages, favorite apps, contacts, eSIM, and home screen features from your iPhone to your new Android phone. This feature will be launched on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this year.

Pause Point

A new Android feature will let you put it in the program startup You mentioned it as one of your distractions. Before you move, play, or do anything else that may waste your time, you should take a 10-second break and face other choices you can make instead – like setting up your Google Play Books app to read. You can also set a timer that prevents you from using the app before jumping into it.

Improving security performance

Google is also expanding its anti-theft protection to all Android users worldwide after an initial test in Brazil. This feature will be enabled by default on all new Android 17 devices, as well as devices that have just been installed or upgraded to the latest OS.

When enabled, features like Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock will automatically be enabled, and Google will reduce the number of times a thief can try to guess your PIN or password. There will also be a long waiting period between failed attempts. Law enforcement will now be able to retrieve a device’s IMEI from a jailbreak on Android 12 and higher, too, allowing them to verify ownership of the device in case of theft.

Additionally, anti-theft protection will be extended to devices running Android 10 and up in select markets, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the UK.

Pixel users with the latest software and Advanced Security enabled now get Logging, a security feature that enables check for suspected spy attacks and damage to the device.