Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Google is closer to allowing users to move passkeys between password managers on Android. We were able to activate the interface to transfer passkeys to and from the Google Password Manager. Apple devices running the latest iOS and macOS versions already support the feature. Despite theoretically being more secure … Read More “Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android” »
Google’s latest attempt at making premium laptops is here, and they’re called Googlebooks. Putting the silly name aside, Googlebooks look poised to strike the perfect balance between the versatile ChromeOS ecosystem and the premium design of the now-discontinued Pixelbooks. In short, Googlebooks are mobile computers in a premium chassis designed for basic tasks. Where have … Read More “Googlebooks will be better than the MacBook Neo for this reason” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority A Magic Cue prompt showing the wrong flight info TL;DR A new Android feature, called Contextual suggestions, can predict the next steps you might take based on where you are or what you’re doing. It’s now starting to roll out in the stable channel. The feature uses AI to suggest … Read More “This Android feature can predict your every move, and it’s rolling out now” »
TL;DR Google is upgrading Android’s Privacy Dashboard with real-time indicators and activity logs for AI assistants like Gemini. The feature will let users see which AI assistants were active and which apps they accessed in the last 24 hours. Google hasn’t announced a rollout timeline yet, but the update could become an important transparency feature … Read More “Android’s Privacy Dashboard is getting AI agent tracking features” »
TL;DR Google has announced a major refresh for all 4,000 emojis on Android. Google will replace the existing flat emojis with 3D ones later this year. When they first arrive, the new emojis will roll out to Pixel devices. Android is evolving, and at the Android Show I/O Edition, Google has taken the time to … Read More “Google is giving Android’s 4,000 emojis a 3D glow-up, but there’s a catch” »
TL;DR Google has detailed a long list of Android security and privacy upgrades for 2026, including protections against banking scam calls, device theft, malware, and fake Android builds. Android 17 will add new privacy features like temporary precise location sharing, improved contact access controls, and stronger Advanced Protection safeguards. Google is also expanding AI-powered threat … Read More “Google details 12 new Android security features for 2026” »
TL;DR Google VP John Maletis says there’s a “super robust” pipeline of upcoming Chromebooks and Chromebook Plus devices through this year and into next year. The statement is the clearest confirmation yet that ChromeOS laptops are not going away immediately, despite Google’s newly announced Googlebooks initiative. However, Google still appears to be positioning Googlebooks as … Read More “Google confirms new laptops are still coming” »
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority Snapseed 4.0 is now available on Android after a couple of months of waiting. For long-time users, it’s more than just a simple update with bug fixes and performance improvements. Google went to work, completely overhauling the user interface and experience. It also added plenty of new features, enough to … Read More “My new favorite camera app” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority My colleague Mitja Rutnik tackles this challenge differently. He first targets the home screen of his Pixel, then focuses on targeted notification management to get ahead of the pings, and then tackles Modes to automate some of the important processes on his device. As I said, we all have different … Read More “Survey suggests this is the preferred first step when setting up an Android phone” »
TL;DR Google is rolling out Chrome’s auto browse feature to Android. Auto browse is an agentic tool that’s able to browse the web on your behalf. The feature will be available to Google AI Pro and Ultra users in the US on select devices running Android 12 or higher. If you ever needed help finding … Read More “Chrome on Android can now do your online errands for you” »
