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Seang Chau

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Seang Chau

@seangchau

VP and GM, Android Platform @Google

Mountain View, CA

Joined February 2009

Seang Chau
@seangchau
Jun 12, 2025
We're seeing some speculation that AOSP is being discontinued. To be clear, AOSP is NOT going away. AOSP was built on the foundation of being an open platform for device implementations, SoC vendors, and instruction set architectures. AOSP needs a reference target that is
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Apr 24, 2025
Replying to @AravSrinivas
First, big congrats on your launch! Android is where so much AI innovation is happening on mobile. Just to clarify, nothing - not Google, not any contracts - stops Motorola from installing Perplexity or anyone else as the assistant on their device. Motorola alone chose how to set
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Aug 26, 2025
What a fun day! We’re still buzzing from the Android 16 launch, celebrating with a new statue that puts a spin on the Material 3 Expressive design and celebrates the power of AI. Check out this behind-the-scenes video of our statue. You might even say it's got layers of
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Jul 18, 2025
Proud to share our @Android Earthquake Alerts system research on the cover of @ScienceMagazine! We've made huge strides over the years, and it’s available on the vast majority of Android devices, regardless of brand or model. We’re always working to keep you safer on Android.
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine
Jul 17, 2025
A global Android smartphone-based earthquake detection and early warning system can detect seismic activity in real time and deliver life-saving alerts with effectiveness rivaling that of traditional seismic networks, according to a new Science study. Learn more in this week's
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Jul 17, 2025
Big news! @nytimes's @bxchen dives into how your @Android phones are changing from Material 3 Expressive’s redesign to the real game-changer: our deep integration of @GeminiApp. With Android, you get a phone that works for you and is more personal, intelligent, and proactive.
nytimes.com
How Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 Will Change Our Phones
Both operating systems introduce new designs, but the real story is what’s happening beneath with A.I.
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Mar 14, 2019
Going straight to an OTA-able public beta this year, with support for *all* Pixels, including the original Pixel and Pixel XL. Enjoy!
Dave Burke
@davey_burke
Mar 13, 2019
First beta of many, and lots more to share over the next several months. The name thou'? Quite a quagmiry quandary. android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introd…
Seang Chau
@seangchau
Jul 9, 2025
Galaxy Unpacked 2025 just wrapped with Circle to Search & @GeminiApp updates coming to @Android. With Gemini officially rolling out to @WearOSbyGoogle, my favorite use case is asking Gemini for personalized restaurant recs & having it text a friend in a different language. So
4 new AI updates on Android coming to Samsung Galaxy devices
From blog.google
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Jun 23, 2025
Big news! 🎉 We teamed up with @Lenovo to launch the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, powered by MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, delivers speed & long battery life. Plus, new AI features like text capture for instant Google Calendar invites!
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is one of the most exciting Chromebooks I’ve tried | CNN Underscored
From cnn.com
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
May 13, 2025
What an incredible day at #TheAndroidShow: I/O Edition – hope you're all excited to try all of the new features we’re bringing to the Android ecosystem!
Android
@Android
May 13, 2025
Learn more about the upgrades coming to Android that we announced at The Android Show: I/O Edition — big changes like our new expressive design, Gemini on more devices, and enhanced safety and security #TheAndroidShow 👇 blog.google/products/andro…
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Apr 26, 2025
Replying to @AravSrinivas
Simple answer to your simple question, yes an OEM can.
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Jun 10, 2025
Really excited to share all the sweet features rolling out today in @Android 16 – particularly Advanced Protection, Google’s highest level of mobile device security. Check out my blog post for more:
Sameer Samat
@ssamat
Jun 10, 2025
Android 16 is rolling out to Pixel devices today! It’s packed with updates that make your device more accessible, secure and easier to use. Can’t wait to hear everyone’s feedback as you explore what’s new: goo.gle/43CYfi7
Android 16 is here
From blog.google
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
Sep 3, 2024
We just released #Android15 to AOSP and are sharing new updates for Circle to Search, Talkback and more… and we’re celebrating with Vanilla Ice Cream!🍦 pcmag.com/news/google-dr…
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Seang Chau
@seangchau
May 7, 2019
$399 for Pixel 3a available today with all your favorite camera features, Call Screen, and 3.5mm headset jack. Available on the Google Store in many countries and now available at T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon in the U.S.
Seang Chau
@seangchau
May 15, 2025
The week’s not over! @Android is celebrating #GAAD2025 with even more news. The updates we're making to Talkback are an incredible example of how Gemini's agentic capabilities can make a real difference for people everywhere.
New AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and more
From blog.google
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