The 9 biggest new features in Android 17
The 9 biggest new features in Android 17

Would it shock you to hear that Android 17 is filled with new AI-enabled features, like improved dictation and vibe-coded widgets? Fortunately, that’s not all. The platform is getting non-AI updates too, from an emoji overhaul to a new screentime tool that helps you avoid distracting apps. Google has just revealed the biggest changes coming […]

Google adds Gemini-powered Dictation to Gboard, which could be bad news for dictation startups

Google’s transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones

Google brings agentic AI and vibe-coded widgets to Android

Gemini Intelligence will also include Gboard based dictation and form filling capabilities

Indigo brings the open social web to one app

Indigo’s new social app lets you cross-post to the open social web, including Mastodon and Bluesky, and browse a unified timeline.

Threads tests a Meta AI integration that works similarly to Grok

The feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all within conversations.

TikTok now wants to be the place you book the trip you just saw on TikTok

TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners.

Spotify’s launches a Wrapped-style recap of your entire listening history

Spotify’s new feature will show you the number of unique songs that you listened to until now

NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show

The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year.

TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK

Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.

Discord launches Nitro Rewards, giving subscribers access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass for no extra cost

Discord’s Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands.