- Google has announced the March 2026 update for “New on Android,” featuring a total of 12 new features for Android devices and apps, including the 6 latest updates from the March 2026 “New Android Features.”
- The March 2026 “New on Android” update includes 12 features in total, encompassing the 6 new Android features announced for March.
- Each feature has specific requirements, such as OS versions.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Google announced six new features as part of the “New Android Features” update for March 2026.
Furthermore, the company released the March 2026 edition of “New on Android,” a comprehensive update for Android devices and apps that includes these six new features. In total, the March 2026 “New on Android” update comprises 12 items, including those from the “New Android Features” announcement.
Note that this update includes features available on platforms other than Android, such as the “Music Generation” custom soundtrack feature in the Gemini app. Additionally, requirements such as OS versions vary for each individual feature.
jetstream.blogCustom Soundtrack Generation in “Gemini”
The “Lyria 3” music generation AI model from Google DeepMind has been integrated into the Google AI “Gemini” app, allowing users to utilize the “Music Generation” feature to create custom soundtracks.
“Real-time Location” in Google Messages
A new “Real-time Location” feature has begun rolling out for the Google Messages SMS/MMS/RCS client app, leveraging the “Find Hub” location service.
To use “Real-time Location” in the Google Messages app, RCS must be enabled. Additionally, Android 14 or later is required.
Mention Feature in Google Messages
A new mention (@mention) feature for group chats has begun rolling out to the Google Messages SMS/MMS/RCS client app.
Similar to the “@mention” feature in Google Chat, this new Google Messages feature allows users to direct a message to a specific person in a group chat by typing “@xxx.” Messages sent via mentions notify the recipient, making it convenient when you need to ensure a specific user sees your message within a group conversation.
Note that for the Google Messages mention feature to work, all participants in the group chat must have RCS enabled.
Find Hub: Airline Support for Tracker Locations
It is now possible to share location links for Find Hub-compatible Bluetooth trackers with partner airlines.
This allows airline staff to track your luggage in the unfortunate event that it goes missing. Currently, the feature is supported by 11 international airlines, including A-Jet, Air India, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, China Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, Saudia, SAS, Swiss International Air Lines, and Turkish Airlines.
Incidentally, location links shared with an airline expire once the luggage is recovered or after seven days have passed.
Google Play Shorts
The “Google Play Shorts” feature is rolling out to the Google Play Store app on Android, allowing users to browse apps while viewing vertical short-form videos.
Google Play Shorts will launch soon, initially featuring content for wellness, photography, and shopping apps, as well as vertical “Webtoon” comic apps.
Outgoing “Calling Cards”
A new feature for the Phone by Google app allows callers to create their own “Calling Card” when making a call.
To use the outgoing “Calling Card” feature, both the caller and the receiver must be using Android devices with the “Phone by Google” app set as their default calling app. Android 11 or later is required.
Expanded Emoji Kitchen Variations
The “Emoji Kitchen,” a playful Google feature that lets you combine two emojis to create a new one, has been updated with new variations.
New expressive combinations such as “🧀+🌹” and “🎷+🦨” have been added. The Emoji Kitchen is available in the Gboard app for Android.
Real-Time Translation
In “Real-time Translation” using the Google Translate app for Android, when headphones are connected to the device, users can now hear a natural translated voice that maintains the speaker’s original tone and rhythm.
The Real-time Translation feature in the Android Google Translate app supports automatic detection for over 70 languages.
Recover Google Account with Help from Friends
Should you ever forget your Google Account login ID or password, or if your account is compromised, you can now regain access and recover it with the help of trusted contacts you have previously designated.
Google Play Store Community Features
Community features are rolling out for game apps and more within the Google Play Store app for Android.
Functioning much like an official forum, the community features in the Google Play Store app allow users to get gameplay tips from other players, find advice, and post their own strategies. Android 12 or later is required.
Apple TV App Support for Google Cast
The Apple TV app for Android now supports Google Cast, allowing users to cast Apple TV content from their Android device to Google Cast-compatible devices.
Android 10 or later is required.
New Teacher-Approved Games on Android Auto
New games for children aged 3 to 12 are coming to the Google in-car operating system, Android Auto.
The lineup includes “Disney Coloring World,” “LetraKid: Writing ABC for Kids,” “Marvel HQ: Kids Super Hero Fun,” “Draw a Stickman: EPIC 3,” and “Kids Games Learning for Toddlers: Colors, Numbers, Math, Puzzles.” Android 15 or later is required.
Source: Google
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