[ad_1] The future of Android is here, and it looks a lot like Gemini Intelligence. But, as with most paradigm shifts, there’s a catch: the looming hardware requirements are already leaving plenty of phones behind. Starting with a minimum of 12GB of RAM, many affordable devices simply won’t make the cut — including Google’s own …
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel owners say their phones aren’t vibrating for incoming calls, causing missed calls even when vibrate mode is enabled. Reddit users have suggested fixes involving the Phone app’s incoming call notifications and the Ring vibration slider. Google’s Pixel Community account has contacted some affected users, while one …
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority It’s fair to say that Google Photos has been the best thing that has ever happened to smartphone photography management. For years, it has served as the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it tool. And for the longest time, it was my go-to recommendation. It was practically free. It was unlimited. It was …
[ad_1] Adamya Sharma / Android Authority But while I was enjoying my honeymoon period with that camera hardware, I found myself appreciating something far less flashy, but far more useful in day-to-day use: the default camera app It’s one of those features that doesn’t show up in spec sheets, yet it quietly changes how comfortable …
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel’s “Take a Message” voicemail feature has been spotted in India. The feature has been spotted by users enrolled in the Phone app and Google Play Services beta programs, though there may also be a server-side switch at play. Our APK teardown earlier in the week spotted clues …
[ad_1] When the Google Pixel 7 launched in 2022, it came with several interesting features like Face Unlock, Super Res Zoom, an LTPO display, and a bunch of special camera additions. One feature I didn’t give too much attention to, though, was the included free VPN service. How Google’s VPN saved me from relying on …
[ad_1] TL;DR Pixel phones are getting a feature that will make it easier to create reaction videos. Screen Reactions lets you record yourself and whatever is on your screen at the same time, then overlays your response directly on the clip. The feature is coming to Pixel devices first this summer. Some of the most …
[ad_1] Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new Android 17 leak suggests Google is working on deeper Material You customization for Pixel phones. Pixel users may soon be able to pick custom accent colors in the Wallpaper & style settings instead of choosing from preset options. The leak also shows new color intensity presets …
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Google bundles several lesser-known features with its Pixel software that can significantly improve your everyday experience. One such feature is Quick Tap, which lets you double-tap the back of your phone to perform an action. I mostly use Quick Tap on my phone to take screenshots or open the …
[ad_1] Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google may be bringing the Pixel Screenshots app to desktop platforms, moving beyond Pixel phone exclusivity. We managed to activate a “desktop” release of the Pixel Screenshots app through the Play Store. The move likely signals integration with the rumored Aluminium OS or potential new Google desktop hardware. …
