Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.
9to5Google

Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here’s How It Works

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google’s Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the ...
Android Authority

Gemini gets one step closer to controlling other apps on your Android phone

Code from the latest Google app beta sheds light on Gemini’s upcoming agentic features on Android. Gemini could help you place orders online or hail rides without you needing to actively touch the ...
Engadget

Razer made a web app version of Synapse

Gaming peripheral company Razer has announced the beta release of Synapse Web, a browser-based version of its desktop software. The web app is intended for quick adjustments when away from home, such ...
Neowin

Microsoft launches "Azure Static Web Apps" Skill for GitHub Copilot

Microsoft has released a new Agent Skill for GitHub Copilot that helps you create, configure, and deploy Azure Static Web Apps using the SWA CLI. Microsoft recently released the Azure Static Web Apps ...
CNBC

AI startup Replit launches feature to vibe code mobile apps

Replit's new feature allows users to create publishable and monetizable mobile apps using only natural language prompts. As more vibe-coding products come online, some software companies could see one ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR3 adds ‘Screen automation’ on Pixel 10 for ‘computer use’

At the moment, Gemini’s “Computer Use” efforts are focused on desktop web as seen by the Gemini Agent available for AI Ultra subscribers. Availability on Android seems inevitable, with 16 QPR3 Beta 2 ...
Lifehacker

Turn on 'App Pinning' Before Letting Someone Else Use Your Android

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...
Techno-Science.net

Best Android Shortcut Apps (Tested): Which One Actually Works for Your Use Case

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...
Android Police

Google Keep is the most underrated focus app on Android — here's how I use it to stay organized

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...