ChatGPT on Android may soon let you add homescreen shortcuts for specific chats Making it easier to access the chats you want - with one tap ✅ More details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-andr... #chatgpt #android

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 causes camera focus issues on some Pixel phones, especially at 50MP ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2025/12/19/a... #google #googlepixel #android #QPR3

The Google News app is rolling out audio briefings, turning news stories into something you can press play on ✅ More details - www.androidauthority.com/google-news-... #google #android

Google Home december update finally makes moving devices from Nest app less painful Moving all of your Nest devices to the Google Home app is now a one-tap job ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-home-... #google #android

Find Hub will finally start taking proper advantage of Google Maps You can soon use traffic, terrain, or satellite views in Find Hub — just like Google Maps. ✅ Details/Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-map... #google #android

Google signals a future update will tackle Pixel pocket dialing and accidental taps ✅ More information - piunikaweb.com/2025/12/16/g... #google #googlepixel #android

For users in India, Play Store has started rolling out the verification badge for apps which are registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to curb fake trading platforms. #trading #playstore

Google is toning down the Remix feature Messages in after backlash Users found the Remix button to be very intrusive the way it is currently placed ✅ Details/Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-messa... #Googlemessages #RCS #google #Android

Google may soon make your AI Mode history even easier to access on Android and iOS By replacing the Search Labs shortcut with the AI Model history icon. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/ai-mode-hist... #aimode #google #android

Here are the changes we spotted with this week's app update in Gemini • My stuff to get more organized with categories • New work in progress UI for input box • Subtle haptics feedback when you interact with Gemini ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-my-st... #geminiai #google #android

Gemini could soon stop wasting your time on basic questions, and that's great news By letting you skip deep thinking. ✅ Details/demo - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-deep-... #google #geminiAi

Spotify may finally let you tone down those distracting animations A new in-app toggle could help you reduce animations independent of your system settings. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/spotify-redu... #android #spotify

Google has started rolling out the Mute button in Gemini Live. This would allow you to mute your voice input while still receiving Gemini Live output, which would be handy in noisy environments. Spotted it back in October - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-...

Google's making a silly and annoying change to how you uninstall pre-installed system app updates The Play Store no longer shows the uninstall button for such apps ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-play-... #google #android

Google is testing an AI chatbot interface to help you navigate through your Google Acccount settings ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-accou... #google #android

Google Translate is ready to teach you German, Portuguese, and more Google Translate's language-learning mode has quietly added a bunch of new language options and reported being rolled out in more countries ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-trans... #google #android

Gemini could change how you read books on your phone with Ask Gemini in Google Play Books app ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-play-... #android #google #geminiai

Google could be testing an AI chatbot for Discover that would allow users to customize their feed through conversation Recently YouTube also started testing a similar "Your custom feed" feature. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-disco... #ai #google #discover #feed #tech

Your Pixel phone might finally borrow this handy feature from Samsung tablets Chrome tabs may soon appear in your Pixel Launcher searches ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel... #google #pixel #googlepixel #android #search #chrome

Here’s how Google and Apple could improve Android-iPhone data transfers We've spotted evidence of new data types that could soon be supported for transfer. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-ipho... #google #android #iOS #Apple

Samsung Health will arm you with noise-warning tools to save your hearing Advanced Measurement will let users set specific volume level targets for warning notifications. 🔊 Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-heal... #samsung #health

Google quietly brings the full My Pixel experience to more regions The full My Pixel experience comprises the new tabs Home, Support, and Store, with the Tips tab already part of the older Pixel Tips experience. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-full-... #google #android #GooglePixel

Google Translate app is getting app shortcuts along with some upgrades for the language-learning Practice tool ✅ Details/Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-trans... #google #android

Here's your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature ✅ More details & video - www.androidauthority.com/android-name... #android #iOS #google

The upcoming Motion Cues feature for Pixels just got a new name Did Google rename its motion sickness feature to distance itself from Apple's similarly named tool? The feature is still not available for users. 🚘 Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-motio... #android #google

Google might soon limit this popular Pixel Watch feature when you choose extra security Turning on Advanced Protection could disable Watch Unlock ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel... #android #google #googlepixel

Samsung itself leaked the designs for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series through its own One UI 8.5 software ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-gala... #samsung #android

Your Samsung phone may soon read your PDFs before you do One UI 8.5 firmware reveals a new “short summary” feature for the My Files app. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-... #samsung #android #OneUI

Your Pixel 9 can now add music to Google Recorder sessions Plus new language support for summaries on Pixel 8 and newer hardware. 🎵 Details - www.androidauthority.com/pixel-9-reco... #google #android #googlepixel #ai

⌚ Google finally listened! New gestures are coming to Pixel Watch 🤏 Double-pinch and wrist turn gestures appear to be in the works for Google's smartwatches. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-final... #google #pixelwatch #wear05

🔥 Exclusive: This is your first look at the upcoming face retouching tool in Google Photos Touch Up includes six face retouching options to edit everything from your eyes and teeth to eyebrows, lips, and more. 📸 Details and demo video - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo... #Google #android

It's both good news and bad news for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro battery life The base model could lower capacity further, while the Buds 4 Pro may get a larger battery. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-buds-... #Samsung #buds4

Gemini app will be getting some new upgrades • Combined attachment and tools menu • New place detail sheet for maps • Exporting list of places to maps • Lock mic on Gemini overlay ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-chatg... #Android #google #geminiai

Google Photos 2025 Recap is here with the ability to hide unwanted faces ✅ Details/Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo... #Recap #2025 #Android #GooglePhotos #Google #Memories

🚨 Google might soon show your phone's IMEI on the lock screen, but should you be worried? After previously rejecting the idea as a security risk, code suggests Google is reconsidering it for its pros. Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-perso... #google #android #security #AndroidDev #Tech

This Galaxy Buds 4 gesture could supercharge Samsung's real-time Interpreter mode It's the same gesture that is used in some AirPods Pro models to start Live Translation ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-buds-... #samsung #buds4

Google Pixel's Recorder app update brings new account switcher and tweaks related to clear voice feature with a name change ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/googles-reco... #GooglePixel #google #Android

Samsung One UI leak reveals upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 design ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-gala... #Samsung #Android #Buds4

Google Home 'Call Home' option quietly removed from app, users say The Call Home feature allows you to use your smartphone to place a voice or video call directly to your Google Nest speakers and smart displays. ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2025/12/02/g... #google #android #googlehome

Early look: Here is how Gemini's 'Projects' are taking shape Google Gemini has been working on the “Projects” feature for some months and we got our first proper look at it. ✅ Details and lots of screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-gemin... #geminiai #android #google

Hidden code reveals Samsung phones are in for a major wireless charging upgrade We're on our way to "Super fast wireless charging" on Samsung Galaxy flagships. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-... #android #samsung

From Discover to web links, Google just made it much easier to use AI Mode ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-disco... #android #google

Google Messages is making SIM switching while texting a little less painful It's still not perfect, but much better than before. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-messa... #android #google

Now Brief Spotify and YouTube suggestions should be much more useful in One UI 8.5 YouTube recommendations are finally becoming personalized if you share your data with Now Brief. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/now-brief-yo... #samsung #android

Canadian buyer says Nothing and Best Buy both won't honor his phone warranty ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2025/11/28/n... #nothingphone #android

Google Contacts app brings expressive UI to Contact sharing but the extra steps make the sharing process a little tedious ✅ Details & more screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-conta...

Google Messages preps useful changes to saving media, sharing location, and more ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/messages-sav... #google #android #rcs

Google is integrating Nano Banana right into its app's search bar ✅ Details and demo video - www.androidauthority.com/google-searc... #google #android #geminiai #ai #NanoBanana

Gemini's ChatGPT-style 'projects' are taking shape in some unexpected ways You will be able to create Gemini projects right on your phone with the Gemini Android app. Also some reorganization for a few of Gemini’s menu options. ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-gemin...

Finally, WhatsApp is working on the one status tool users actually need - save your status as a draft You will also see a special animated sticker which you can add in Layout status to celebrate 2026. ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-sta... #whatsapp #android