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RT @ssamat: I’ve always believed that the endgame of spatial computing is something close to the holodeck on Star Trek – computing that feels limitless, immersive, and completely natural. When we started building Android XR, we knew the early chapters of that story would require bulky headsets. That was the price of admission for the technology at the time. Today, you can see the transition to the next generation happening in real time. XREAL just officially launched XREAL AURA, the first wired XR glasses running Android XR. Because they’re dramatically lighter and more balanced than traditional headsets, they cross a critical barrier: you can comfortably keep them on for hours whether watching a movie or getting work done on multiple screens. I’ve been using a pair recently, and it changes how you think about screens: 🟢 For productivity: I can pull up multiple virtual windows in a public space without anyone seeing my work. It completely changes working on the go. 🟢 For entertainment & daily apps: Because it runs Android, all of your favorite Google Play apps are natively there alongside immersive XR content. 🟢 For everyday life: With Gemini integrated, the glasses understand what you're looking at and can give you hands-free, contextual help as you walk around. We wanted Android XR to be more than a cool tech demo – we wanted it to fit effortlessly into daily life. Today feels like a huge step in that direction. Proud of the Google and XREAL teams who pulled this off! Learn more about XREAL AURA here:

RT @AndroidDev: Let's talk about the future of Android development. Tune in to #AndroidDevSummit for the latest technical updates, new tools, and deep dives to help you build your best apps. 🔗 October 28 at 10 AM PT:

Your pointer just got a serious glow-up. With Magic Pointer on the new Googlebook, Gemini is integrated right into your pointer. Just wiggle and click across your screens to ask questions, compare details, and create on the fly.

Guided Vision in Gemini Live launched during our most recent Android Drop, and we’re happy to announce that it's now available on all compatible Android devices. Learn more about Guided Vision and how Google is innovating for better accessibility here:

Dieter (@backlon) breaks down how Googlebook delivers a more connected laptop experience, from seamless device connectivity to built-in Gemini Intelligence.

RT @ssamat: If you have a long, long commute like me, you know how much mental coordination happens the moment you sit in the driver's seat. I’ve said before that having Gemini in the car is a game changer, but Personal Intelligence now takes it to an entirely new level. Available now on Android Auto and coming soon to cars with Google built-in, Gemini can securely bridge your physical journey with your digital life across Google Workspace, Photos, Maps, and more. Take a scenario many of us deal with: picking up family from the airport. Normally, you're driving while trying to remember their flight number, wondering if their gate changed, and mentally calculating if you'll make it to the terminal on time. Now, you don't have to pull over to dig through your phone. You just ask: "Is my family's flight on time, and what terminal should I head to?" Gemini does the heavy lifting. It securely pulls the flight info from your Gmail and matches it with real-time airport data, so you can get to the right destination without missing a beat. We've designed this with strict privacy at the center, ensuring your data remains completely under your control. Amazing work by our teams! Can’t wait to hear what you all think.

RT @seangchau: When I check with friends and family, most of them say they’re getting scam calls, so it was no surprise to find out that 40% of smartphone users say they’re ‘extremely’ concerned about mobile fraud. That’s why as mobile scams continue to evolve, so will Android’s built-in defenses. Scam Detection in Phone by Google and Google Messages already flag more than 5 million suspected scam calls and texts every month. And now we’re introducing further updates to keep you safe before threats reach you:

RT @GooglePlay: Downtime just got an upgrade. New games are ready to be played across your PC and phone ✨ No matter where you go, your games follow ➡️🎮 #GoPlay

Start working on your Android phone and pick up where you left off on your Googlebook, without missing a beat.

Since launching in 2021, we’ve sent over one billion Android Earthquake Alerts to help people stay safe before the shaking even starts. Today, we’re expanding the system from 98 countries and regions to more than 200. In the coming months we’ll be updating our Be Ready alert with a new map view and other crucial details, helping get people the information they need when they need it most. Learn more:

"I was lucky enough to be one of the first to experience Googlebook, and what surprised me most wasn’t just what I could create, but how much I enjoyed creating it. A little wiggle of the mouse brings Gemini right into my workflow. Ideas turn into visuals faster, experimentation feels more spontaneous, and I can keep creating without losing my flow. It reminded me how much more fun the creative process can be when technology works with your imagination instead of interrupting it." - Gizem Akdag Watch how @gizakdag uses Magic Pointer and Flow on her Googlebook to transform her ideas into beautiful films. ✨

Mobile scams are getting trickier to spot, but Android has new enhanced protections that actively intercept threats before they can harm you. Powered by the best of Google AI, these defense capabilities are safeguarding your device across incoming calls, texts, and chat messages. Learn more:

"Nothing is just decoration. Everything carries meaning." ~ Angeline Kong 🌸 Android brought the centuries-old craft of Peranakan beadwork together with the world of racing—and the result is Oscar Piastri's stunning custom Singapore Grand Prix helmet 🏁 Go behind the design with the artists who made it and discover the meaning woven into every motif 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

RT @MishaalRahman: 💻Hey Googlebook fam, how are you liking your new laptop? I know it takes a minute to get used to a brand new device, so here's a few helpful tips about some things you might not be aware of 🧵👇

RT @ssamat: It was great catching up with Henry Cavill at the Googlebook Opening Night in NYC! Beyond being a fantastic actor, anyone who knows Henry knows he is a massive tech enthusiast and gamer. And he’s a long-time Android user, too! So when we started talking about what’s possible with Googlebook, a premium laptop for the Android community, we immediately hit it off. That’s why I’m so excited about our new partnership. Henry is teaming up with us to explore the potential of this new platform by building his personal passion projects using Googlebook. Having his unique perspective as both a builder and a player is going to be super helpful as we push the limits of what these machines can do. I can't wait to see what he creates! Huge thanks to everyone who made last night’s event in New York such a memorable milestone for Googlebook.

RT @XREAL_Global: XREAL AURA pricing is officially here. Lightweight wired spatial computing glasses powered by Android XR, starting at $1,279. 1️⃣ 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: $1,279 2️⃣ 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: $1,499 Customers in the US, Canada, Japan, and Korea who previously made a paid reservation (existing $99 Launch Credit and $199 Founder Priority Pass holders) can now complete their purchase to secure priority fulfillment. Shipping begins before the holidays. 🗓️ Founder Priority Pass holders who complete payment & configuration by October 17 also secure an individually numbered Founder's Edition. Haven't reserved yet? The $199 Priority Deposit is still open: More from XREAL AURA is coming soon. Stay tuned. #XREAL #AURA #AndroidXR Balance payment is currently only available to existing deposit holders. Android XR is a trademark of Google LLC.

Hey Henry Cavill, let's get this party started. Googlebook has arrived.

RT @GeminiApp: Built alongside the blind and low-vision community, Guided Vision in Gemini Live offers conversational, real-time visual assistance. Now you can share your camera to receive dynamic audio descriptions and natural verbal reframing cues to explore your environment. 🧵

This is your sign to get your hands on Googlebook. Available now.

The wait is over. Googlebook has arrived. Get yours now.

RT @MishaalRahman: 💻Awesome video from Dieter highlighting the ways your Android phone & Googlebook work seamlessly together! My favorite thing about this integration is the creative things you can do with Magic Pointer using your phone's files. Take a photo from your phone, open it on your Googlebook, and add other images/links/text to your prompt. I used this to quickly help me visualize what some new posters would look like on a wall in my apartment.

Android Phones 🤝 Googlebooks 📁 Your phone's files are just *there* in the Files app on your Googlebook ↗️ Continue an activity from your phone in an app or browser on your Googlebook 🪄 Cast your phone apps on your Googlebook. You can resize them and continue to use your phone at the same time!