Google is working on a new Android version designed to run better on desktop and laptop computers. This version is being made by the same team behind the Pixel phones and tablets, and it’s focused on giving a smoother desktop experience.

Right now, Android works best on phones and tablets. But when it comes to bigger screens like Chromebooks, it often feels like a stretched version of the mobile interface. That’s what Google wants to fix.

According to a recent job listing, Google is building a “next-gen Android OS” for desktop-class devices. It mentions a focus on “large screen Android devices,” and hints that they’re improving how Android works with keyboards, mice, and touchpads. The goal seems to be making Android more useful for work and productivity on bigger devices.

Google’s Pixel team is leading this effort, and they plan to use it on both their own products and other devices made by partners. The project is still in early development, and it’s not yet clear when it will be released.

This move could help Android compete better with Windows and even make Chromebooks more powerful if they fully switch to this new system in the future.

Google is getting ready to release Android 16, and it’s bringing two helpful new features — better parental controls and easier photo searching. First, Android 16 will improve “supervision settings,” which let parents manage their child’s device. Parents will now get reminders when their child’s supervision setup is incomplete.

This makes sure everything is properly set, and kids stay safe while using their phones or tablets. Also, if a child turns off supervision, the device will show clearer warnings and make it easier for them to turn it back on. These updates make supervision more user-friendly for both kids and parents.

The second new feature is about the Android photo picker — the tool that apps use when you want to choose a photo from your gallery. Google is testing a new search option inside this photo picker. Soon, users will be able to search for photos by things like dates, file types, or even keywords. This update will help people quickly find the right photo without scrolling through everything.

These changes are expected to arrive with Android 16, which should be officially launched later this year. Right now, Google is testing these features in developer versions of the OS. With better control for families and smarter tools for searching photos, Android 16 is shaping up to be a useful update for many users.

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YouTube Music is getting a small but useful update. The app now lets users share song lyrics directly with others. This feature is already available on both Android and iOS.

To use it, open a song and go to the lyrics section. Then just press and hold on the lyrics you want to share. You can pick a few lines, and YouTube Music will turn them into a nicely designed image that you can share on social media or through messages. You can choose to share it through Instagram, Snapchat, or other apps using your phone’s sharing tools.

The lyric-sharing feature is powered by MusixMatch, the same service that provides lyrics in the app. Right now, not every song supports this feature, so it may not work with all tracks.

YouTube Music has been working to make lyrics more useful in recent months. In February, they added real-time lyrics that move along with the song, and they started testing a comments feature to let listeners talk about tracks.

This new sharing option makes it easier for people to connect over music by sharing parts of songs that stand out to them. It’s another way YouTube Music is trying to compete with other music apps like Spotify and Apple Music.