Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released official instructions and 2D CAD drawings for creating custom Fitbit Air bands. The company’s guidelines cover everything from sensor placement and attachment force to safe skin-contact materials. The files make it surprisingly easy for makers and 3D printing enthusiasts to design their own Fitbit Air accessories. … Read More “Google just made it ridiculously easy to 3D print your own Fitbit Air bands” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR The NotebookLM mobile app now supports three new report types. These report types are briefing docs, study guides, and blog posts. Google also says the mobile app will soon get mindmaps and the ability to save notes. NotebookLM lets you add your own sources and ask Gemini about this … Read More “The NotebookLM mobile app just gained a trio of report formats” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now rolling out Gemini’s new Avatar feature more widely to paid subscribers in the Gemini app. The tool lets users create an AI-generated clone of themselves using their face and voice, powered by Google’s new Omni model. Every generated video includes an invisible SynthID watermark and requires … Read More “Gemini’s wild new Avatar feature is now rolling out more widely” »
TL;DR Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers. Unlike carrier-based authentication system, this one just requires that you and your caller are running Google Phone, Messages, and Contacts. Availability is getting started with Pixel phones, but will extend to other handsets running Android 12 and later. Compared to … Read More “Google is bringing certainty to your calls with fake call detection” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google has confirmed that more Android phones will support AirDrop via Quick Share this month. Samsung phones getting AirDrop support in June include the Galaxy S25 and S24 families, the Z7 and Z6 foldables, and the TriFold. Other devices on the list include the OnePlus 15, the OPPO Find … Read More “These Android phones will support AirDrop via Quick Share this month” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR A new feature is rolling out for the Google Play Books & Audiobooks app. The new feature, called Book Insights, provides recaps of what you just read and answers your questions. Book Insights is available for select English titles. Have you ever read a book and had trouble remembering … Read More “Google Play Books just made jumping back into a book even easier” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR You’ll soon have a digital closet built right into Google Photos. The feature catalogs the clothes you are wearing in your photo library, allowing you to mix and match outfits and try them on virtually. Google will start the rollout next week for users in the US, India, … Read More “Get ready to start planning your next fit check with this new Google Photos tool” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home can now remember key details about your pets. This change is designed to reduce misidentifications and to provide more personalized updates. It is available to Google Home Premium subscribers who are on the Advanced plan. If you own pets, having indoor cameras can be pretty handy. They … Read More “Google Home unleashes new personalized pet updates” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Personal Safety app is now available to kids under 13. The app lets tweens display any allergies alongside their age on their phone’s lock screen in case of emergencies. Kids will also be able to turn on crash detection on their phones. Google has just announced a range … Read More “Google’s Safety app just picked up a few new tricks for your kids” »
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” »
