[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority Scan through this year’s Google I/O announcements, and you’ll find two defining, interlocking themes. AI now permeates nearly every Google product; Search, Shopping, and even YouTube have all received the Gemini treatment to varying degrees. Likewise, Android’s Gemini app is set for an overhaul with a new “Neural Expressive” …
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is introducing stricter rules for apps that play audio in the background. Apps will need to be actively in use or use approved background services to control audio playback. The change aims to reduce random, unexpected audio playback, which can lead to potentially embarrassing moments for …
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has introduced a new Android 17 feature called “Continue On” that lets users move apps between Android devices and continue where they left off. The feature will initially support phone-to-tablet handoffs, with app suggestions appearing directly in the tablet taskbar. Continue On is part of Google’s broader …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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. …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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” …
