I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant

Android Auto's best feature is one you probably haven't discovered yet - and Custom Assistant takes only a minute to set up.
Android

Galaxy S26 & Gemini Bring the Sci-Fi AI Automation We've Been Promised

Google and Samsung have officially launched Gemini task automation for the Galaxy S26 series. This “screen automation” feature allows the AI to navigate apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Starbucks to book ...
ZDNet

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

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eWeek

Google Expands Gemini on Android and Pixel With App-Running AI Feature

In this episode of eSpeaks, Jennifer Margles, Director of Product Management at BMC Software, discusses the transition from traditional job scheduling to the era of the autonomous enterprise. eSpeaks’ ...
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. Google is “introducing early stage developer capabilities that bridge the gap ...
InfoWorld

WebMCP API extends web apps to AI agents

W3C proposal backed by Google and Microsoft allows developers to expose client-side JavaScript tools to AI agents, enabling collaborative workflows between users and agents within the same web ...
Android Police

I never use Android Auto without installing these apps first

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...
Android Authority

Android's Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps

Google is testing a feature for Advanced Protection Mode that restricts apps that use the AccessibilityService API unless they are classified as accessibility tools. When enabled, the system will ...
BGR

The 5 Best Messaging Apps For Android In 2026

The freedom that an Android phone offers also comes with a price, and one of the biggest is the app overload. Unlike iOS and other Apple devices, where iMessage dominates everyday conversation between ...
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 ...
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 ...