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On Tuesday, Google held the Android Show: I/O Edition 2026, highlighting what the tech giant describes as an intelligence system. The event explored the integration of Gemini Intelligence across several devices, including the newly unveiled Googlebook. In the keynote, Sameer Samat, the President of the Android Ecosystem, highlighted the massive scale of Android. “There are now 2.5 billion Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages sent every single day. The number of group chats across platforms has increased 116%,” Samat said. Gemini Intelligence Mandy Brooks, Vice President, Product Management and User Experience, Android Platform, introduced Gemini Intelligence as a seamless experience spanning phones, watches, cars, and glasses. Brooks said “Gemini intelligence brings the best of Gemini to our most advanced Android devices.” The system is designed to work proactively throughout the day to automate tedious tasks while keeping the user in control. During the presentation, Brooks demonstrated how the system could process complex requests, such as extracting information from a class syllabus and populating a shopping cart with required books. “We’ve been gathering feedback through a few hand selected food and rideshare apps,” Brooks said, discussing the expansion of these features to the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10. Intelligent operations and personalisation Dieter Bohn, Director, Product Operations, detailed how Gemini Intelligence would solve the universal hassle of filling out complex forms. The system can populate text boxes with a single tap by securely pulling information from photos or emails, such as passport details. Bohn also introduced Rambler, a feature within Gboard that converts natural, fragmented speech into polished text. He showcased the Generative User Interface through a feature called ‘Create My Widget’ that allows users to build bespoke widgets using natural language prompts, such as a high-protein meal prep tracker. Bohn noted that the feature organises the specific bits of information that matter most to an individual user. Android 17 and creator tools Gabby Williams, Product Marketing, Android, unveiled the core updates coming to Android 17. A major highlight included a partnership with Meta to optimise Instagram for Android flagship devices. Williams confirmed that side-by-side tests show video captured on these devices now “score the same or better than the leading competitor.” New creative features such as Screen Reactions and Smart Enhance were introduced, alongside Sound Separation, which allows users to strip away wind noise from recorded audio. She also announced a significant visual update to the emoji library, noting that they have “hand refined nearly 4000 emoji to be richer, more delightful and more true to how you actually express yourself.” Digital well-being and connectivity Addressing the issue of “autopilot” phone usage, Williams introduced Pause Point, a digital well-being tool that enforces a ten-second delay when opening distracting apps. This encourages intentional usage rather than mindless scrolling. To assist those switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, the iPhone Operating System (iOS) to Android migration helps to wirelessly move all their data to the new device. Connectivity improvements were also featured, including the compatibility of Quick Share on WhatsApp for Android users. Williams explained that this feature is for users who want to share files with iPhone users through the app. These updates aim to ensure that sharing high-quality media, like wedding videos, is no longer hindered by the type of phone a person owns. Innovations in Android Auto Guemmy Kim, Senior Director, Android for Cars, presented the next generation of Android Auto. The update includes a redesigned Google Maps experience, which was described as “one of the major updates to Google Maps in over a decade.” It features 3D visuals and live lane guidance that utilises the car’s front-facing camera. The system now supports widgets on the car dashboard and a premium entertainment experience, allowing for 60fps High Definition (HD) video playback when parked. Kim highlighted that the deep integration of Gemini Intelligence within the vehicle allows for tailored answers about dashboard symbols or trunk dimensions. The arrival of the Googlebook The event also introduced the Googlebook, a new category of laptop. Alexander Kuscher, Senior Director, Laptops and Tablets, explained that these devices combine the best of the Android operating system and ChromeOS. “Googlebooks are the first laptops designed for Gemini intelligence from the ground up,” he noted. A standout feature is the Magic Pointer, which brings the cursor to life when wiggled to provide contextual suggestions. Kuscher demonstrated how Magic Pointer could visualise furniture in a photo of a room without the need for manual uploads to a chatbot. He said because users can access it by wiggling the cursor, “it’s easy to go from idea to ‘I’m done’ in an instant.” Hardware partnerships and availability Kuscher noted that Google is partnering with manufacturers, including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and ASUS, to produce Googlebook models in various shapes and sizes. These laptops will feature a unique glowbar lighting effect and allow users to access their phone apps directly on the screen without a wireless download. A Quick Access feature will also bridge the file systems of phones and laptops. Closing the event, Samat reiterated that the major updates to the ecosystem would begin rolling out this summer. The new features for Android 17 and the first wave of Googlebook hardware are expected to be available later this year.
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Table of contents Android phone updates Android Auto updates Googlebook What about Chromebook? Google held The Android Show: I/O Edition today, one week before its annual Google I/O developer conference. The event was a preview of what Android has planned for 2026, and it covered a lot of ground. Google’s central message was that Android is moving from being an operating system to what it calls an “intelligent system.” The show had three clear acts: a batch of phone features built around a new AI layer called Gemini Intelligence, a big update to Android Auto, and a surprise announcement of a brand-new laptop category called Googlebook. More on each of those below. Android phone updates Most of what Google announced for phones falls under the Gemini Intelligence umbrella. Here is a breakdown of each feature. 1. Gemini Intelligence Image source: Google This is Google’s new name for a set of AI features that let Gemini do things for you across apps, not just answer questions inside a chat window. With Gemini Intelligence, you can long-press the power button over a grocery list on your screen and ask Gemini to build a delivery cart from it. You can also snap a photo of a travel brochure and ask Gemini to find and book a similar tour. The visual design has been updated, too, with new animations that signal when Gemini is working in the background rather than waiting for your next prompt. Gemini Intelligence is rolling out first on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series and the Google Pixel 10 series this summer, and expanding to watches, cars, and laptops later in 2026. 2. Rambler Rambler is a new feature inside Gboard, Android’s keyboard app. It upgrades the existing voice-to-text tool so you can speak naturally without worrying about getting the words exactly right. When you turn Rambler on, you can ramble, repeat yourself, say “um” and “like,” or change your mind mid-sentence. Rambler listens to everything and turns your spoken thoughts into a clean, concise message before you send it. Your audio is used only for real-time transcription and is not stored or saved. Works across multiple languages in a single message You review the output before sending anything Part of the first Gemini Intelligence wave on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 this summer 3. Create My Widget Create My Widget lets you build custom home screen widgets just by describing what you want. You type a prompt like “Suggest three high-protein meal-prep recipes every week” or “show me wind speed and rain for cyclists,” and Android builds a working widget from it. The same feature also creates custom Wear OS watch face tiles and desktop widgets on the new Googlebook laptops. It is coming to Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 first this summer, with Wear OS and Googlebook support arriving later in 2026. 4. Gemini in Chrome for Android Chrome on Android is getting a set of Gemini-powered features that were previously only available on desktop. Starting in late June 2026, you will be able to: Get page summaries and quick comparisons while browsing Use Gemini to help fill out complex forms by pulling relevant info from your connected apps like Gmail and Calendar Let Chrome auto-browse on your behalf, handling things like booking a parking spot or re-ordering from a restaurant Gemini in Chrome also includes Nano Banana, an image tool that lets you create new images or customise ones you find on a webpage, directly inside the browser without switching to another app. The auto-browse feature is available to Gemini Pro and Ultra subscribers. You will need a phone running Android 12 or higher with at least 4 GB of RAM. 5. Pause Point Image source: Google Pause Point is a new Digital Wellbeing tool that adds a 10-second pause screen when you open an app you’ve flagged as distracting. During that pause, you can choose to do a breathing exercise, set a timer in the app, look at a favourite photo, or open an alternative, such as an audiobook. The intentional friction is baked in: turning Pause Point off requires a phone restart. It is part of Android 17, and Google says it is the beginning of a larger set of wellbeing tools that will come later in 2026. 6. Screen Reactions Screen Reactions is a native Android tool for recording reaction videos. It captures your screen and front camera simultaneously, so you get the reaction overlay without needing a green screen, a second app, or any post-production editing. It works with videos and images. Screen Reactions is coming to Pixel phones first this summer via Android 17, with no confirmed date yet for other Android phones. 7. 3D emoji Google is redesigning all 4,000-plus Android emoji with a new 3D look, which Google is calling Noto 3D. The update gives the emoji more depth and visual weight, moving away from the flat style Android has used for years. Pixel phones are getting them first, with a wider rollout across Google products coming later in 2026. 8. Adobe Premiere for Android Adobe Premiere is finally coming to Android. The mobile version of Premiere has been available on iPhone since September 2025, and Google confirmed at The Android Show that the Android version will arrive this summer. It includes exclusive templates and effects built specifically for YouTube Shorts. Support for the Advanced Professional Video (APV) format is also expanding. It currently works on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the vivo X300 Ultra, with more Snapdragon 8 Elite devices to follow. 9. Instagram for Android upgrades Meta and Google announced a set of Android-specific improvements for Instagram. These include: Ultra HDR photo and video capture and playback Night Sight integration for better low-light shots Built-in video stabilisation An improved upload pipeline so your photos and videos do not lose quality when you post them A properly optimised Instagram tablet UI for Android tablets is also part of the update. These features are rolling out through 2026 on Android
Read MoreOmniRetail, M-KOPA, Thndr, Termii and 26 other African startups made the Financial Times’ 2026 ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, an annual list that features 130 high-growth businesses across the continent. The FT list, produced in partnership with research company Statista, identified African companies with a minimal compound annual growth in revenues (CAGR) of 9.27% between 2021 and 2024. Selected companies must have generated revenue of at least $100,000 generated in 2021 and at least $1.5 million in 2024, and be headquartered in an African country. In 2025, six Nigerian startups, Moniepoint, OmniRetail, PalmPay, Termii, Remedial Health, and Paga, and nine other African startups made the ranking, compared to this year’s 30 startups. The list featured companies across fintech, healthtech, logistics, e-commerce, clean energy, hospitality, and enterprise software, although the fintech, IT, and software sectors continued to dominate the ranking, accounting for nearly 40% of the companies featured. Egypt produced the top-ranked company for the first time with investment platform Thndr, while Kenya edged ahead of Nigeria in total company representation, with 17 companies compared to Nigeria’s 16. South Africa remained the most represented country overall with 52 companies on the list, continuing its long-standing dominance in the ranking. Below are the 30 startups that made this year’s ranking. Nigeria Sabi Launched in 2021 by Anu Adedoyin Adasolum and Ademola Adesina, Sabi is a B2B digital commerce company that helps informal retail merchants to digitise their operations, streamline inventory management, access logistics services, and connect with suppliers. The company started as an offshoot of Rensource, a power distribution venture for informal markets, repurposing its internal logistics and payment tools to help merchants stay afloat, and then evolved into an operating system for African merchants. In 2025, Sabi said it will double down on its Technology Rails for African Commodities Exchange (TRACE) product, which enables it to manage mineral and agricultural commodities businesses. The company saw its revenue grow from $1.52 million in 2021 to $46.50 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Haul247 Founded in 2020 by Sehinde Afolayan, Haul247 is a logistics and trucking marketplace digitising freight movement across Nigeria. The startup connects manufacturers and large cargo owners with truck operators through a digital platform to fulfil their logistics needs across Nigeria. In 2023, the startup raised $3 million in seed funding to expand its presence in Nigeria and develop its technology. The company saw its revenue grow from $0.10 million in 2021 to $1.93 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. OmniRetail Launched in June 2019, OmniRetail is a B2B e-commerce platform that operates in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. The company, which led the FT rankings in 2025, enables retailers to order fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) from manufacturers and distributors using mobile apps, with logistics and embedded financing. In April 2025, OmniRetail closed a $20 million Series A round and said it has visibility into over 500,000 FMCG orders worth ₦250 billion ($182 million) monthly, across 10,000 distributors and 100,000 retailers. The company saw its revenue grow from $40.26 million in 2021 to $54.24 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Remedial Health Founded in 2021 by Samuel Okwuada and Victor Benjamin, Remedial Health is a healthtech startup that digitises how medicines move across Nigeria’s pharmaceutical retail market. Its platform allows pharmacies to order verified drugs directly from manufacturers and also helps in managing inventory and procurement. In 2023, the healthtech startup raised $12 million in Series A funding, a mix of debt and equity, to deepen its services across Nigeria. The company saw its revenue grow from $0.84 million in 2021 to $12.53 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Africhange Africhange, founded in 2020, is a remittance and cross-border payments startup focused on helping Africans in the diaspora send money home at lower costs. The company operates across Nigeria, the UK, Canada, and Australia remittance corridor and has expanded into other international payment routes, including cryptocurrency services. The company saw its revenue grow from $0.22 million in 2021 to $2.30 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Rank Capital Formerly known as Moni, YC-backed Rank Capital is a Nigerian fintech offering community banking services. In 2025, the startup acquired AjoMoney, a group savings platform, and Zazzau Microfinance Bank (MFB), to offer more financial services beyond savings. The company disclosed that it had disbursed nearly $46.62 million in loans to over 20,000 businesses and achieved a 96% repayment rate in 2023. The company saw its revenue grow from $0.40 million in 2021 to $4.65 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Termii Returning to the ranking for a second consecutive year, Termii enables African businesses to engage with customers using SMS, voice, email, and other digital channels through its communication infrastructure. Launched in 2017 by Emmanuel Gbolade, Ayomide Awe, and Atinuke Idowu, the startup revealed in 2024 that it had processed over 1 billion customer transactions across SMS, voice, and WhatsApp, and facilitated wallet transactions totalling 11 billion. The company saw its revenue grow from $1.29 million in 2021 to $2.53 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Redtech Redtech is a fintech company, backed by another ranked company, Heirs Holdings, that provides payment solutions that allow businesses to collect, manage, and track all their financial transactions. The company noted that it processed over ₦12 trillion ($10 billion) in payment transactions in 2024 and launched its flagship payment platform, RedPay, in 2025. The company saw its revenue grow from $3.48 million in 2021 to $4.47 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. Fairmoney Microfinance Bank Founded in 2017, FairMoney is a Nigerian consumer-focused lending fintech that grew its gross revenue by 62% in 2024 and offers transfers, savings, bill payments, debit cards, and loans to users. The company saw its revenue grow from $73.54 million in 2021 to $75.73 million in 2024, according to the FT ranking. South Africa Future Forex Founded in 2020 by Harry Scherzer and Josh Kotlowitz, Future Forex is a South African fintech company
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