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Google Unveils New Android AI Features Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp

Google said Android 17 brings significant video quality improvements to clips shared on Instagram.
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By Chris Welch and Mark Gurman

May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC

Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in artificial intelligence weeks before Apple Inc. is set to announce major upgrades to its own iOS platform and AI offerings.

The Android updates, announced Tuesday in addition to a new “Googlebook” laptop platform, include advanced capabilities for the company’s Gemini AI assistant, redesigned emoji and improvements that should appease creators who frequently post videos to Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram.