President, Android Ecosystem @Google
SF Bay Area
Joined August 2008
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Exciting news! Together with Epic Games we have filed a proposed set of changes to Android and Google Play that focus on expanding developer choice and flexibility, lowering fees, and encouraging more competition all while keeping users safe. If approved, this would resolve our litigations. We look forward to discussing further with the Judge on Thursday.
A new user study showed Android users are 58% more likely to report getting zero scam texts in a week vs. iOS users.
Experts also agree that Android offers the most comprehensive protection against scams.
I'm super proud of the work our teams are doing to keep users safe.
Learn more here: security.googleblog.com/2025…
Android XR is officially here! 🚀 Our new OS for next-gen headsets & glasses debuts on Samsung’s Galaxy XR.
It’s the first platform built for the Gemini era, integrating a helpful AI assistant from the ground up to change how you get things done.
Huge congrats to the teams at @Android, @SamsungMobile and @Qualcomm on this launch!
Learn more here: blog.google/products/android…
Gemini is now on Google TV starting with the new TCL QM9K series. With Gemini you can ask about anything in natural language, which is a huge upgrade from the past -- and with the far field mics in the TCL QM9K TVs you can just speak -- no need to find the remote. Congrats to TCL and the Google TV team for making this happen! More info here: blog.google/products/google-…
Sideloading is fundamental to Android, and it's not going anywhere. As we said in our blog, our new developer identity requirements are designed to protect users and developers from bad actors, not to limit choice. We want to make sure that if you download an app from a developer, regardless of where you get it, it's actually from them. That's it. goo.gle/3GUXYzT
We have a new statue for each Android release to celebrate the team. This year we crowdsourced the design from the team using Gemini to help illustrate the ideas. This one is fun, interactive (it's a carrossel!) and material 3 expressive themed. Excited about #Android16, amazing to see it come together.
What an incredible day at #MadeByGoogle! So great to be here in person and feel the excitement for everything our teams have built. The new Pixel phones are a huge milestone, marking a new era of personalization for Android with Material 3 Expressive and bringing a ton of awesome new AI-powered features. It’s a testament to the hard work that went into bringing these to life. Congrats to everyone involved! blog.google/products/pixel/m…
Almost time for Made By Google!! Tune in at 1PM EST at piped.video/live/JXCXTQIIvM0…
Excited to team up with @StephenCurry30 to improve our products! I wonder if this means Steph gets a Google badge and we will just bump into him in the cafe ? 😂
Stephen Curry 🤝 Google.
As an avid Warriors fan, thrilled to welcome @StephenCurry30 as Google’s new Performance Advisor! Stephen is bringing his expertise to help us build products for everyone - and also find unique ways that he can use them to improve his game. 🏀
For example, Stephen is using Pixel to sharpen his workout strategy and continue to develop as an incredible player. He’s also using AI insights from Google Cloud to help analyze his shot quality (not that he needs much help there!). Excited for the future of this partnership!
blog.google/products/pixel/g…
Sameer Samat retweeted
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/2025/07/17/techn…
The blog I mentioned: blog.chromium.org/2024/06/bu…
Great to see so much interest in this topic! To reiterate what we announced in our 2024 blog post: we're building the ChromeOS experience on top of Android underlying technology to unlock new levels of performance, iterate faster, & make your laptop + phone work better together. I'm excited about it!
An interview with Google President of Android Ecosystem Sameer Samat, who says Google is going to combine "ChromeOS and Android into a single platform" (@lanceulanoff / TechRadar)
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I don't know many people at Apple, but did get to know Jeff Williams and am always impressed -- congrats on an amazing career at Apple and wishing him all the best.
It’s awesome to see @VancityReynolds talk about how texting between Android and iOS is getting better. Here’s to sharing high-quality videos, reacting to texts and enjoying seamless group chats with anyone on any phone! 💚
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
If you're like me and spend a lot of time in the car, having a truly helpful assistant by your side can be a game changer.
Right from the start, we've prioritized hands-free voice controls on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in so that you can stay connected and keep your eyes on the road. Soon, Gemini will take that experience to the next level, helping you get things done in ways you might not have even imagined.
I experienced this first hand with @backlon in the Genesis GV60 at #GoogleIO. Can’t wait for you to try it!
At #GoogleIO, we showed how Android XR glasses will work when paired with Gemini. So proud of the progress & excited to work with our first eyewear partners, @GentleMonster and @WarbyParker, to create stylish glasses with Android XR.
