SMRTR TechMay 12, 2026Ars Technica

Android is getting a big AI overhaul

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Google is rolling out a major AI overhaul for Android, centered on its Gemini AI system. New features include app automation, AI-generated widgets, a voice-cleanup tool called Rambler, and smarter Autofill. Android Auto is also getting video playback, redesigned media apps, and better navigation support.

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