Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new “Ask” button to web search results on its Android app. The button basically opens AI Mode with the webpage added as context, so you can ask specific questions. Along with this, Google is also testing attachment options for Files and Drive in AI Mode. … Read More “Google Search on Android now lets you ask AI about any link you open” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing additional features for Gbaord’s Writing Tools. In addition to the existing presets, Gboard could soon allow custom text modifications. In addition to improving text, the keyboard could also draft fresh text. Additionally, Gboard could read what’s on your screen to provide better context for writing. Ahead … Read More “Gboard could soon use your screenshots and chats to draft much better replies than you” »
TL;DR Walmart has refreshed its Onn tablet lineup with a total of six new models. The tablets feature decent specs and are available across a wide range of prices. After launching two surprisingly good Android tablets yesterday, Walmart has now expanded its tablet lineup to a total of six tablets spanning a wide range of … Read More “Walmart now has 6 new Android tablets ranging from $97 to $288” »
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority An elderly relative, a gullible friend, or someone who just isn’t all that tech-savvy: we all have those people who make us wish that there were reverse parental controls on Android. The reality is that complicated UIs combined with malicious actors are making it easier than ever for scams and … Read More “Play Protect is not doing enough to protect us from dodgy apps” »
TL;DR Following Google’s announcement last week to revamp all 4,000 Android emojis into a “Noto 3D” style, a new leak offers a much more detailed look at the library. Developer RKBDI obtained the new emojis ahead of their official rollout and packaged them into a Magisk module for early testing. These emojis are scheduled to … Read More “Here is your first detailed look at Android’s new Noto 3D emojis” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority We didn’t see it coming (honestly, neither did Apple), but Google just showcased what could perhaps be the biggest moment for AI: Gemini Intelligence. It brings to reality Gemini’s agentic mode that we have all been dreaming of: where AI can execute multi-step tasks on your behalf as you watch … Read More “If Gemini can do everything for me, what’s the point of Android?” »
TL;DR Scrcpy v4.0 moves to a new framework that natively locks aspect ratios, eliminating black borders during window resizing. A new “flex” feature allows virtual Android displays to be resized dynamically, letting apps run in standalone windows similar to native PC software. The update also adds live hardware camera controls and a clearer “disconnected” alert. … Read More “Scrcpy 4.0 makes virtual Android displays feel like desktop apps” »
TL;DR Google’s separate Android Show format continues to work in Android’s favor, giving Android 17 room to shine without getting buried under AI announcements at I/O. Android 17’s biggest additions include app bubbles for faster multitasking, native controller remapping for gamers, and improved one-time location permissions focused on privacy. After using the beta, Android 17 … Read More “Google drops Android 17 deep dive ahead of stable release” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android will soon let third-party VoIP apps like WhatsApp show their call history directly in native dialer apps such as Phone by Google. Users will be able to return VoIP calls directly from the phone app without first opening the original third-party app. VoIP apps may also be able … Read More “Android phones are finally getting an iPhone-style dialer upgrade” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out a new Quick Share feature that lets Android users share files with iPhones using QR codes. iPhone users can scan the QR code through the Camera app, after which the file is securely uploaded to the cloud for transfer. The feature is rolling out … Read More “Google starts rolling out QR code Quick Share transfers between Android and iOS” »
