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Biggest Google I/O 2026 announcements — Gemini Spark, Intelligent Eyewear glasses and more

Google I/O 2026 is here, and we're keeping up with all the latest details around Android 17, Android XR, Googlebooks, Gemini Intelligence, and more.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide specs leak but what's surprising are the missing features

Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide specs leak but what's surprising are the missing features

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide specs leaked, showing a bigger battery and better camera, but the surprise is the missing features.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 might miss major features, and its display sounds so disappointing

Galaxy Z Fold 8 might miss major features, and its display sounds so disappointing

Additional Galaxy Z Fold 8 series rumors alleged missing features, and it looks like you can forget about a Privacy Display.

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Samsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union — tentative deal, subject to workers' vote, suspends billions of dollars worth of potential losses

Samsung Electronics has temporarily avoided a major 18-day strike at its South Korean semiconductor operations after reaching a tentative wage agreement with its 48,000-member union.

Tom’s Hardware

Google's AI glasses are here – except they aren't

Android XR's roll-out creeps closer

Samsung and SK Hynix employees are reportedly abandoning overseas training programs to nab up to $400,000 performance bonuses — online dating grades rise as female members 'seeking out SK hynix employees'

Samsung and SK Hynix employees are reportedly considering terminating overseas training programs to be eligible for performance bonuses as AI-driven semiconductor profits fuel record bonus projections worth hundreds of millions of won.

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Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed — here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more

Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.

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Samsung union suspends strike as tentative deal reached

Samsung Electronics' labor union says it will hold off on launching a planned strike and will put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote.

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

Samsung Electronics' labor union says it'll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news!

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Microsoft refuses to make the ultimate Surface Laptop, forcing people to choose between its best features

Microsoft refuses to make the ultimate Surface Laptop, forcing people to choose between its best features

The Surface Laptop 8 for Business adds a privacy screen that works far better than film protectors, but choosing it means losing 5G. It continues Microsoft’s habit of spreading important Surface features across different models instead of building one complete device.

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EU makes headway towards ratifying US trade deal, under pressure from Trump

EU makes headway towards ratifying US trade deal, under pressure from Trump

After marathon five-hour talks, representatives from the EU Parliament and the EU Council agreed on Wednesday to go ahead and ratify the trade pact found with the US in July 2025. US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase tariffs on EU autos to 25 percent if the deal wasn't…

I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been

I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been

Google had a few Android XR demos at its annual I/O event. With the glasses coming later this year, I got to try them on for size.

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Android's QuickShare is getting an iPhone-friendly update thanks to QR Code sharing — here's how it works

Android's QuickShare is getting an iPhone-friendly update thanks to QR Code sharing — here's how it works

When regular sharing won't do, Android QuickShare will let you get things going with a QR code — and it's going to support iPhones soon.

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I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta

I went eyes-on with Google’s Intelligent Eyewear at I/O. With Warby Parker styles and Gemini Live conversation, these Android XR glasses are ready to beat Meta.

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Is my phone getting Android 17?

The stable version of Android 17 will be rolling out shortly. Let's take a look at what phones will get the update, and when.

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Samsung union says to embark on 48,000-strong strike on Thursday after impasse on bonuses

Samsung Electronics workers plan a major strike on Thursday. Talks over bonus payments have stalled. This action could disrupt South Korea's economy and global chip supplies. Discussions resumed with government mediation. Samsung cites unacceptable union demands. The strike involves 48,000 workers, 38% of its domestic workforce. This could affect economic…

Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics have failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages

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Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart

Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics have failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages

South Korean labour minister to mediate talks as Samsung faces strike threat

South Korea's labour minister will personally mediate talks between ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics and ‌its South Korean ⁠union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse of talks on bonus payouts.

Samsung strike to disrupt supply of semiconductors

Nearly 50,000 Samsung workers in South Korea are poised to walk off the job for a ‌long strike that threatens to disrupt the global supply of semiconductors.

I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses

I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Will it be worth the compromise?

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be a Pixel Fold-style foldable with an almost square aspect ratio. But the Motorola Razr Fold will be a formidable rival around the same price.

Google I/O 2026 as it happened — Gemini Spark, Samsung XR glasses, and everything else announced at Google's giant software showcase

Google I/O 2026 kicked off with a jam-packed opening keynote — here are all the key announcements.

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster finally showed us their Samsung XR glasses — but forgot to tell us when they’ll release, or how much they’ll cost

Samsung has lifted the lid on its premium Android XR glasses — and some familiar fashion brands have lent a hand.

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