Stay connected and safe with new Android features
Announcement
Hi Android community,
Today, we are excited to share new features that can help you find peace of mind — receive alerts for suspicious conversations in Google Messages, easily find friends and family with live location sharing, and play more games while parked. See what’s new:
Here’s what’s new:
- Take one-tap actions on numbers, emails, and URLs with Circle to Search action chips. Simply tap the chip to start a call, draft an email, or open a link on your screen. [1]
- Level up in your downtime with more gaming apps available on Android Auto. Park your car and dive into games like Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, and more. [2]
- Feel confident you're buying at the right time to get a better deal with new shopping insights in Chrome. Check price history, set up discount notifications, and compare prices across websites — all in one place. [3]
- Protect yourself from fraud with Scam Detection in Google Messages. Receive alerts on text patterns commonly associated with scams, so you can shut down a suspected scammer, fast. [4]
- Friends and family finding in Find My Device lets you share live locations with friends and family on a map view. Easily coordinate a meetup with a friend or make sure a family member got home safe. [5]
- Help children navigate the digital world with new tools in Family Link. Parents can remotely manage app usage and screen time to remove distractions and promote healthier tech habits. [6]
- Continue watching across devices on Google TV. Find the new ‘Continue watching’ row to pick up where you left off, so you can start a movie on your TV and finish it on your phone. [7]
- Coming soon, elevate your Gemini Live conversations by providing some helpful context. Add images, files, and YouTube videos in Gemini Live at the beginning of a chat and ask questions about it. [8]
Find more information on these new features here.
[1] Action chips appear when a single phone number, email address, or URL is detected. Available on select devices. Internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches.
[2] Works with compatible apps and games. Requires compatible mobile device running on Android 15+. Vehicle’s touch screen must be compatible with Android Auto. Vehicle must be in park to play.
[3] Available in the U.S. only. Works with compatible products and websites. Must be signed into Chrome and have the “Make Searches and Browsing Better” setting enabled. Learn more.
[4] Availability of features may vary by market and device.
[5] Location services and Google Location Sharing must be turned on. Requires internet connection. Available on Android 9+ and in certain countries for age-eligible users. Beta label may be visible to all users in app, does not impact the feature access or quality.
[6] Devices managed in Family Link must be powered on, recently active, and connected to the internet. Children can run Family Link on certain Android and Chrome devices. Different age limits are applicable to certain countries. See the privacy guide and disclosure for parents for more details.
[7] Requires a Google account. Subscription, download, or purchase of content or apps may be required for viewing.
[8] Compatible with certain features and with certain accounts. Available on select devices, languages, and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older.
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Last edited by Ellen T Mar 4, 2025