Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones

Tech firm to expand AI capabilities of high-end devices with Gemini Intelligence and says new range of laptops on the way

Google has announced a range of features coming to Android phones this year, including a new Gemini Intelligence AI system and a tool to help users avoid distracting apps.

Revealed in a livestreamed “Android Show” event, the free upgrades are scheduled to arrive in waves over the next year for high-end new and old phones alike, including Samsung and Pixel devices. Google also revealed that a new lineup of laptops will arrive in the autumn.