June Android Drop: Quick Share expands, AI in Play Books, Android 17 near
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– The June Android Drop introduces new features, with Google teasing more updates coming in Android 17.
– Quick Share’s AirDrop compatibility expands to new devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Honor.
– Google Play Books adds an AI-powered “Book insights” feature for select English titles, enabling recaps and deeper questioning.
– The Personal Safety app will soon be available to kids under 13, adding emergency contacts, Car Crash Detection, and location sharing.
– Google Photos’ Wardrobe feature rolls out next week, organizing clothes from your library with virtual try-on, and Circle to Search adds “Find the look” for outfits.
Google has officially rolled out its June Android Drop, introducing a fresh wave of features while hinting that Android 17 is on the horizon with “even more exciting updates.” Among the highlights, Quick Share expands its compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop ecosystem, and Google Play Books gains an AI-powered assistant.
The Quick Share update now supports a broader range of devices, making file transfers between Android and select Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Vivo models more seamless. Supported handsets include the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip7, Z Fold7, and Galaxy Z TriFold, alongside the OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17T Pro, Vivo X300 and X300 Pro, and the Honor Magic V6. This expansion aims to bridge the gap between Android and Apple ecosystems, offering users more flexibility in sharing content.
Google Play Books introduces Book insights, a feature powered by Gemini. When you zoom out on a page, a light bulb icon appears in the top-right corner. Tapping it opens a chat interface where you can ask for a “Catch me up” recap or highlight passages to explore themes, context, or characters. This capability is initially available for select English titles, including thousands of free books.
The Personal Safety app will soon be accessible to children under 13, allowing them to display medical information and set emergency contacts on their lock screen. Car Crash Detection will automatically alert emergency services and preset contacts. Location features like Safety Check and real-time sharing with emergency contacts are also included. This expansion is expected to roll out soon.
Google Photos previewed its Wardrobe feature in April, and it will begin rolling out next week on Android 10+ devices for users in the US, India, and Brazil. The tool analyzes your photo library to catalog clothing items, enabling virtual try-ons to mix and match pieces.
For fashion discovery, Circle to Search now works on all Android 14+ devices, letting you identify every item in an outfit at once with the “Find the look” option.
Finally, Emoji Kitchen gets fresh combinations, adding more creative ways to express yourself. These updates underscore Google’s commitment to refining the Android experience ahead of Android 17’s arrival.
(Source: 9to5google.com)