Agent Development Kit: Making it easy to build multi-agent applications
Source: Google Developers Blog
Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We've just released Chrome Beta 136 (136.0.7103.24) for Android. It's now available on Google Play.
You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.
If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Preview summaries in the Google Chat home view now available in three additional languages
What’s changing
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- German
Who’s impacted
Why it matters
Getting started
- Admins: To access summaries in home, users need to have smart features and personalization turned on. Admins can turn on default personalization setting for their users in the Admin console.
- End users: You can turn this feature ON/OFF by turning Smart features & controls in Google products ON/OFF.
- To see summaries on web, hover over a 1:1 direct message, group conversation, space, or thread from home in Chat and click “Summarize.”
- To see summaries on mobile, long press on 1:1 direct message, group conversation, space, or thread from home in Chat.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about summaries in home.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 9, 2025
Availability
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
- Gemini Business*
- Gemini Enterprise*
- AI Meetings and Messages*
Resources
Source: Google Workspace Updates
Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 136.0.7103.25 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.
Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 136.0.7103.25 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.
Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Prioritize media privacy with Android Photo Picker and build user trust

At Google Play, we're dedicated to building user trust, especially when it comes to sensitive permissions and your data. We understand that managing files and media permissions can be confusing, and users often worry about which files apps can access. Since these files often contain sensitive information like family photos or financial documents, it's crucial that users feel in control. That’s why we're working to provide clearer choices, so users can confidently grant permissions without sacrificing app functionality or their privacy.
Below are a set of best practices to consider for improving user trust in the sharing of broad access files, ultimately leading to a more successful and sustainable app ecosystem.
Prioritize user privacy with data minimization
Building user trust starts with requesting only the permissions essential for your app's core functions. We understand that photos and videos are sensitive data, and broad access increases security risks. That's why Google Play now restricts READ_MEDIA_IMAGES and READ_MEDIA_VIDEO permissions, allowing developers to request them only when absolutely necessary, typically for apps like photo/video managers and galleries.
Leverage privacy-friendly solutions
Instead of requesting broad storage access, we encourage developers to use the Android Photo Picker, introduced in Android 13. This tool offers a privacy-centric way for users to select specific media files without granting access to their entire library. Android photo picker provides an intuitive interface, including access to cloud-backed photos and videos, and allows for customization to fit your app's needs. In addition, this system picker is backported to Android 4.4, ensuring a consistent experience for all users. By eliminating runtime permissions, Android photo picker simplifies the user experience and builds trust through transparency.
Build trust through transparent data practices
We understand that some developers have historically used custom photo pickers for tailored user experiences. However, regardless of whether you use a custom or system picker, transparency with users is crucial. Users want to know why your app needs access to their photos and videos.
Developers should strive to provide clear and concise explanations within their apps, ideally at the point where the permission is requested. Take the following in consideration while crafting your permission request mechanisms as possible best practices guidelines:
- When requesting media access, provide clear explanations within your app. Specifically, tell users which media your app needs (e.g., all photos, profile pictures, sharing videos) and explain the functionality that relies on it (e.g., 'To choose a profile picture,' 'To share videos with friends').
- Clearly outline how user data will be used and protected in your privacy policies. Explain whether data is stored locally, transmitted to a server, or shared with third parties. Reassure users that their data will be handled responsibly and securely.
Learn how Snap has embraced the Android System Picker to prioritize user privacy and streamline their media selection experience. Here's what they have to say about their implementation:

“One of our goals is to provide a seamless and intuitive communication experience while ensuring Snapchatters have control over their content. The new flow of the Android Photo Picker is the perfect balance of providing user control of the content they want to share while ensuring fast communication with friends on Snapchat.”– Marc Brown, Product Manager
Get started
Start building a more trustworthy app experience. Explore the Android Photo Picker and implement privacy-first data practices today.
Acknowledgement
Special thanks to:
Source: Android Developers Blog
Announcing the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A)
Source: Google Developers Blog
Unlock your potential: Discover the enhanced Google Developer Program
Source: Google Developers Blog
Reference your Google Calendar using Gemini in the side panel of Gmail in additional languages
What’s changing
- When is my [first event] next week?
- Create a [30 min] calendar event for my weekly [yoga class] every [Monday and Wednesday] at [9 AM].
- Create a [1h] event for [lunch] [tomorrow] at [noon].
- Arabic
- Catalan
- Chinese
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Hungarian
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Malay
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Thai
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
Why you’d use it
- Create calendar events.
- Learn additional details about the existing events in your Calendar.
Additional details
- Add or remove guests from events.
- Pull up attachments or RSVPs related to a meeting.
- Find the best time to meet with other people or find time slots when you’re available to meet.
- Create tasks, an out of office, focus times or set working locations.
- Add or manage meeting rooms.
Getting started
- Admins: To access Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps, users need to have smart features and personalization turned on. Admins can turn on default personalization setting for their users in the Admin console.
- End users:
- On web, you can access Gemini in the Gmail side panel by clicking on “Ask Gemini” icon in the top right corner of Gmail.
- While not required, just like gemini.google.com, you can invoke Calendar by adding "@Calendar" at the beginning of your prompt in the side panel of Gmail to explicitly call on Calendar.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in Gmail.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now.
Availability
Available for Google Workspace:
- Business Starter, Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard and Plus
- Google One AI Premium
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature: - Gemini Business*
- Gemini Enterprise*
*As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.
- Business Starter, Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard and Plus
- Google One AI Premium
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
- Gemini Business*
- Gemini Enterprise*