Google started rolling out the "Your calling card" feature (in beta) which will allow you to control how your own calling card appears for other people. I spotted this first back in October and shared its progress on AndroidAuthority.

🔓 Android 17 wants to solve the biggest headache with using SIM PIN locks Google is building a new system for letting the phone automatically handle SIM PIN unlocks. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-17-s... #Google #Android

It's the beginning of the end for Pixel Studio Google's latest Pixel Studio update is a major downgrade as it removes magic eraser/reimagine features Google plans to re-direct Pixel Studio users to Nano Banana in Gemini ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/pixel-studio...

Gemini on Android is moving toward a decluttered UI with numerous small design changes across the board • Temporary chat shortcut on Gemini home • Shortcut for chat import • New ways to choose models ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-declu... #Google #Gemini

Google to bring a new Pixel Watch feature that lets users choose whether notifications light up the screen instantly or only when raising the wrist ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel... #Google #Googlepixel #Pixelwatch

What to expect from Google Pixel Studio's upcoming animation tool Pixel Studio animation isn't here yet, but here are some new details ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel... #Google #Googlepixel #AI #Android

Google Play Starts Rolling Out a New Way to See Exactly How Your Subscriptions Are Fueling Your Rewards Points It also shows total count of your active subscriptions. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/play-store-s... #Google #Googleplay #Android

ChatGPT's 'Naughty chats' toggle is the first step towards its pornification Code in ChatGPT app reveals an upcoming setting that allows “spicier,” adult-themed language ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-naug... #AI #Chatgpt #OpenAI #Android

Google allegedly found "severe security issues" with Pixel 4 series, blocking Google Wallet use ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2026/02/26/g... #Security #Google #GooglePixel #Android

Google is streamlining the Google Messages interface by bringing a consistent, scrollable design to RCS Business Profiles that matches personal contact pages And a new "Archive" option in profile details page. ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-messa... #Google #Android

Google is working to integrate its Nano Banana AI image generation model into Google Maps’ Street View ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-... #Google #Maps #Android

The Real-time Location sharing feature in Google Messages has been started rolling out to more beta users.

The old and the upcoming Expressive UI for the backup settings in Google Photos app. #uidesign #UIUX #MaterialExpressive

The Google app is testing a new feature to improve how voice search behaves, aiming to solve the common issue of queries being submitted before the user is finished speaking You will be able to choose between Auto Search and Tap to Search ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-app-v...

🚨 First look: Here's how the new Real-time Location sharing feature will soon work inside chats in Google Messages ✅ Details and video demo - www.androidauthority.com/google-messa... #Google #Android #RCS

Samsung's 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold might include a clever way to save your screen from damage with a new "foreign material detection" alert feature. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-fore... #Samsung #Android

The Galaxy S26 series may already be behind Pixel phones in one big way Another year with no support for finding the phone when powered off through Find Hub ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-f... #Samsung #Findhub #Android

Samsung (employee) leaked the Galaxy S26 in the most unlikely place last year Last October, a Samsung employee filed a bug report to Google’s Chromium Issue Tracker ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-s26-... #Samsung #GalaxyUnpacked #Android

Spotify is working on a new “Notes” feature that could let you directly influence your Home recommendations Custom emoji reactions for Messages are also coming. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/spotify-tast... #Spotify #android #music

Fresh Galaxy S22 bootloop complaints surface after February update amid ongoing lawsuit ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2026/02/22/s... #Android #Samsung

Android's Calling Cards could be coming soon to Wear OS ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-phone... #Google #Android #WearOS

Samsung hit with class action lawsuit over One UI 6.1.1 update that bricked Galaxy S22 phones ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2026/02/20/s... #Samsung #Lawsuit #Android #Oneui

First look: Here's how Gemini will use Google Maps to become a chatty local guide A new Gemini feature will soon let you attach a map area to your prompts for enhanced local discovery. ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-googl... #Google #Android #Gemini #Maps

Gemini looks to solve its "feature overload" problem with a newer UI Google is testing a newer attachment sheet that houses more features but keeps them all accessible and organized. ✅ Details and more screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-gemin... #Google #Android #Gemini #UI

Google Keep gets ready to follow Drive and Docs with this new FAB Keep looks next in line for this Material 3 Expressive refresh. ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-keep-... #Google #Android #Googlekeep

Google Messages is quietly addressing one of its most requested features You can finally select and copy a part of a message instead of the whole thing. ✅ Details and demo video - www.androidauthority.com/google-messa... #Rcs #Google #Android

Google confirms new Downloads backup feature for Android that we spotted first back in August 2025: Here’s how it’ll work www.androidauthority.com/google-play-... #Google #Android #Drive #Backup

Gemini’s split-screen upgrade is here, and it's not just for tablets anymore Gemini can now read your other apps in split screen — no overlay needed. ✅ Details and demo - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-split... #Android #Google #Gemini

Google is testing new Android Auto icons to display cellular status, in line with Android 16’s icon design ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-andro... #AndroidAuto #Google #Android

Google hasn't forgotten about video apps for Android Auto A new code flag suggests the long-awaited entertainment feature is still in active development and could be rolled out to supported cars soon ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-auto... #AndroidAuto #Google #Android

🚨 AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap [09 - 14 Feb, 2026] ✅ More - thespandroid.blogspot.com/2026/02/week...

Gboard might turn your keyboard into a trackpad with new cursor mode The Gboard app already has a glide cursor control feature, but it does not support easy line changing or scrolling. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/gboard-curso... #Gboard #Android #Google #Apps #Keyboard #Tech #News

🚨 Exclusive: First official look at Samsung's 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold One UI 9 animations show off the foldable's shape. ✅ Check details and full animations - www.androidauthority.com/wide-galaxy-... #android #samsung #wide #fold #news #oneui #tech

Android's Quick Share is losing a key feature, but it maybe for the best Likely a security move that's also inspired by AirDrop. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-quic... #Google #Android #airdrop #quickshare

Samsung is preparing a major upgrade for its browser in One UI 9 Samsung Internet could get a new "Ask AI" feature that lets users ask questions and get personalized answers. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-inte... #Samsung #Android #OneUI9

Samsung’s secret ‘Wide’ Galaxy Z Fold foldable shows up in its own software One UI 9 test build confirms Samsung’s landscape-style ‘Wide’ Z Fold is in the works. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/samsung-wide... #samsung #Android #OneUI9

🔔 Google prepares a polished look for Android's Live Updates Adding more visibility to buttons, spotted in Android Canary ✅ Check more details with screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/android-cana... #Android #Google #Android17

Android’s Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps This change has been spotted in the latest Android Canary version and could soon make its way to Android 17 ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-adva... #Android #Google #Security

Google Translate is getting 5 new widgets — but not the ones we wanted These 5 widgets take up a large 2x2 space despite being simple shortcuts ✅ Details/screenshots/video - www.androidauthority.com/google-trans... #google #Android #translate

Google brings back the option to activate Driving mode only when the phone is connected to a vehicle's Bluetooth ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/android-driv... #google #android

Google Circle to Search 'Share' button removal is "working as intended" ✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2026/02/13/g... #Google #android #circletosearch

Here is your first look at the new Ask Play experience with an improved chat interface that lets you talk to the Play Store like a personal assistant ✅ Details/Video demo - -https://www.androidauthority.com/ask-play-upgrades-3640485 #Google #Android #Gemini #AI

Spotify is testing a bold new look for its Wear OS app A redesigned "Now Playing" screen puts album art front and center, while introducing gesture controls for playback. ✅ Details/video - www.androidauthority.com/spotify-wear... #spotify #WearOS #Music

Google Photos could finally fix one of its most frustrating sharing hurdles A new "Copy" button in the share sheet will let you paste images into other apps without the hassle of downloading them. There are some Expressive UI changes too. ✅ Details- www.androidauthority.com/google-photo...

🚨 First beta version of Android 17 released This version focuses on more adaptable Android apps, introduces significant enhancements to camera and media capabilities, new tools for optimizing connectivity, and expanded profiles for companion devices. ✅ www.androidauthority.com/android-17-b...

Google says Android 17 beta 1 is coming soon as it starts rolling out the final Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch. #Android #Google #Android17

Android Auto will soon let you choose Driving Avatar for your car directly from your car's dashboard Currently, you can do it only through the Maps app on your phone. ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/android-auto... #Google #AndroidAuto #Android #mapw

Google Maps will soon let you try new features before they are widely rolled out - Through a new "Try new features" section ✨ More details and Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-... #Google #Android #Maps

Google might bring one of its best new feature to Gemini Live - Personal Intelligence Google introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini last month. ✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-... #Google #Android #Gemini

The Ask Home feature in Google Home will soon let you attach images and ask questions based on them Google is also testing new shortcuts to redo or reset chats ✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-home-... #Google #Android #Googlehome