[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
