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Gemini arrives on Android Auto

Android Auto just got a major Gemini upgrade, and it's already lapping Google Assistant

ZDNET's key takeaways Gemini is now available for Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant.The auto version brings a voice assistant capable of natural conversations.You have three different ways to initiate Gemini in your vehicle.

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You Can Now Talk to Google's Gemini AI on Android Auto

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Gemini arrives on Android Auto

Android & iPhone Can Now Share Files

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Google's new Android update is great news for iPhone owners

A new Google update enabled AirDrop and Quick Share interoperability between iPhone and Android devices.

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Android Can Now Share Files Directly to iPhones — No Apple Help Needed

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Google's AirDrop integration isn't just one-way, iPhones can beam files to Android too

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Android Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop feature on Pixel 10 phones

Count this as the latest unexpected detente between Apple and Google.

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The EU made Apple adopt new Wi-Fi standards, and now Android can support AirDrop

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Not just iPhones: Google's Quick Share works with AirDrop on Macs and iPads, too

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Perplexity's Comet Is Now on Android, Bringing AI Browser Wars to Mobile

Perplexity says it redesigned how Comet works for Android as it didn't want to 'just force a desktop experience onto mobile.'

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Nothing’s Android 16 update puts a progress bar on the back of your phone

Nothing’s Android 16-powered update brings a bunch of new features to its phones, including its own spin on Google’s Live Updates. With Nothing OS 4.0, users can track a delivery, ride, or timer by glancing using the Glyph Interface — the dot-matrix on the Phone 3’s rear, or the system of lights on the Phone 3A and older models.

Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser is finally ready for Android users to try

Perplexity has just made its AI-powered Comet browser available for Android. Public access arrives just two weeks after early access first opened. Comet offers full voice support for interacting with Perplexity.

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4 Android Phones More Powerful Than The Google Pixel 10

The Google Pixel 10 launched in August 2025 with decent specs, but it doesn't quite measure up to others at the same price point or its Pixel 10 Pro sibling.

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Android Phones May Soon Let You Tell People Your Call Is Urgent

A newly spotted feature in a beta version of the Phone by Google app may soon let you attach messages to your phone calls.

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Your AirPods can act like AirPods again on Android, but there’s a catch

LibrePods is a free Android app that tricks your AirPods into thinking they are talking to an iPhone, unlocking noise control, gestures, and battery stats, as long as you are willing to root.The Latest Tech News,

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5 Essential Android Apps That Are Actually Worth The Price

While the Play Store has plenty of free apps, they can sometimes offer a lackluster, ad-filled experience. Instead, here are some paid apps that are a must-try.