Google is starting to build a big narrative for the next generation of Android. At the launch event for Samsung's latest flagship phone, Google representatives said Android is evolving from just an operating system to an "intelligent system" based on artificial intelligence (AI).
The statement was made by Google's Android Ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, while appearing on the stage of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event.
"This platform is moving from just an operating system to an intelligent system," said Samat. He added that the new phase of Android will focus on developing a platform that "really understands and works for you."
Android 17 as the Beginning of Transformation
Samat hinted that the major changes will start to be seen in Android 17. Google has previously released the first beta version of Android 17, while the stable version is expected to be launched in the next few months.
"There are some incredible things in the next Android release, and I can't wait to share more in the coming months," he said.
According to Samat, Android is now being rebuilt with AI as the core of the system. This means that artificial intelligence is no longer just an additional feature, but rather the main foundation that supports the user experience.
Gemini Integration Getting Deeper
In his presentation, Samat also touched on the continued development of Gemini, Google's AI model. "The next evolution of Gemini allows you to accomplish more things across your phone," he said.
These Gemini-based features are said to be the first to be available on the Google Pixel 10 line and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in the near future.
Android, according to Samat, will be the first place to see the future of technology. He closed his presentation with a statement, "Android has always been the place where you see the future first."
Launched Simultaneously with the Galaxy S26
Google's statement coincides with the launch of Samsung's three latest flagship phones, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. All three bring a number of hardware improvements and new features, especially on the Ultra variant.
However, the main spotlight is on the new direction of Android. With AI as the center of the system, Google seems to want to make Android more proactive, contextual, and able to understand user habits more deeply.
Now the question is, will the transformation of Android into an "intelligent system" really change the way we use our phones, or is it just an AI-based marketing jargon? The answer will likely start to be seen when Android 17 is officially released to the public.
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