Overview
- The Feature Drop began rolling out to supported Android phones on Tuesday and is presented by Google as the last major update before Android 17.
- Google’s Phone app gains spoofed‑call detection that checks whether an incoming call comes from the device tied to a saved contact and shows a warning when it does not, available on devices running Android 12 or newer.
- The Personal Safety app adds child‑focused lock‑screen medical contacts for users under 13, teen safety checks and real‑time location sharing, and now includes car‑crash detection that Google says is available in Germany.
- Quick Share now supports transfers between selected Android models and iPhones using an AirDrop‑compatible protocol that can work without internet, with Google naming a first group of Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus and Honor devices among early recipients.
- New consumer AI features include Circle to Search clothing recognition on Android 14+, Play Books’ 'Bring me up to speed' summaries for selected English titles, Emoji Kitchen combos, and a Google Photos wardrobe launching first in the US, India and Brazil.