Google Gemini AI could help Android 16 offer smart action suggestions from your notifications. More details here.

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Google is set to introduce smart notification actions, powered by Gemini, in its upcoming Android 16 features, enhancing user interaction without opening apps.

Google is making updates to notifications in Android 16 QPR1 for Pixel devices, with new shortcuts and an updated lock screen layout.

Google I/O, Google's biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Here's what to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android.

Did you know you can enable flash notifications on your Android device? This post will show you how to start taking advantage of this option.

Google rolled out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 on Tuesday, giving Pixel owners the ability to try out Material 3 Expressive early.

Support for the Live Updates feature that Google introduced in an earlier Android 16 beta is nestled among the new design flourishes. It’s Android’s take on Apple’s Live Activities, showing time-sensitive updates in a persistent notification bar. Unlike Apple, Android limits its use to food delivery, navigation, and rideshare apps.

Google Wallet is adding Nearby Passes notifications that send users an alert when they’re near a specific location. This can be used by loyalty cards, offers, boarding passes, or event tickets. For example, if you’re near a coffee shop, the notification provides one-tap access to immediately open the associated loyalty card.