Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Google is currently testing a new UI for voice search in the Google app. The new interface allows users to toggle “Auto search” on or off. Turning Auto search off introduces a new waveform animation. While it may seem like Google is hyperfixated on rolling out updates for its … Read More “Google is playing with a new look for voice search” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google is working on a video tab for Google’s Discover screen. This would ostensibly dish out a steady stream of recommended videos. The video tab would sit alongside a new home tab, which shows you the existing Discover feed. We conducted a … Read More “Here’s your first look at Google Discover’s upcoming video tab” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new option to choose your preferred calling SIM within the Phone app. This prevents users from having to choose the preferred SIM before every call. Users will still have the option, even if they choose a default SIM in the phone’s Settings. Dual-SIM Android … Read More “Google’s Phone app could finally fix this basic dual SIM oversight” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages is working on new support for custom chat wallpapers. In addition to the still wallpapers we’ve seen, it also appears this mode will support GIF animations. We’re also getting a first look at wallpapers in Messages dark mode. Last week, we brought you news of one of … Read More “Google Messages chat wallpapers have one more trick: animations” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be developing an in-app search tool for My Pixel. In addition to helping you find features you want to learn more about, the tool should let you search Pixel devices and accessories for sale. For people who love learning about every last corner of their device, … Read More “Google’s My Pixel app is finally working on adding a search tool” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new features in the Photos app to let you edit videos made from Memories. The process involves using the same video editor as the existing Highlight video feature. Additionally, the Highlight video feature itself may be getting two new features to accommodate images better. Memories in … Read More “Google Photos could soon give you more tools to make your Memories shine” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is making progress on the ability to change usernames, although you’ll be limited on how often you can switch. The app also appears to be planning to expand bios from just artists to all listeners. Users will be able to set limits on who’s able to see their … Read More “Spotify is prepping a big new push for user profile tools” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR After laying the groundwork over the past few weeks, Google Messages looks ready to introduce custom chat themes. In addition to setting chat color palettes, you’ll also be able to select your choice of background art. Messages will provide several galleries of wallpaper options, or you can choose your … Read More “Google Messages tests chat themes with custom wallpapers” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT could soon add a new “Find in chat” feature to the Android app. The app is also working on new organization options for the Library. It could also clean up the chat interface and add new ways to attach images from the Library. If you’ve had long conversations … Read More “ChatGPT is working on a slew of new features for Android users” »
Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could add a “New for you” section in the Create tab to showcase AI-generated collages, remixed images, animations, and cinematic photos. The feature doesn’t introduce new creations but gives existing AI-generated content a dedicated home outside the Memories carousel. The app might also introduce 11 new video … Read More “Google Photos is turning its Create tab into an AI content hub” »
