Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Several Google Pixel Watch owners say the Find My Phone/ring feature stopped working after a recent software update. Users discovered a temporary workaround: asking Gemini directly on the watch to find the phone still appears to work for many people. Google has acknowledged the issue on Reddit and says … Read More “Google Pixel Watch update breaks phone finding feature” »
There’s arguably no single product more responsible for ushering in our modern era of TV streaming than Google’s humble little Chromecast. With a few bucks and an HDMI port, anybody could transform their dumb TV into a modern streaming marvel — or just sidestep their smart TV’s disappointing built-in apps. Recently, though, a concerning number … Read More “Google announces Chromecast streaming fix” »
TL;DR Disco-ified version of popular app icons have been going a little viral lately. Earlier this week, Android head Sameer Samat teased the possibility of an official icon pack. Today those disco icons go official as a custom style for the Pixel Launcher. Disco has found itself mired in controversy for longer than many smartphone … Read More “Google hops on the disco icon train with an official Pixel release” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Certain words are causing Google’s AI Overview to break dictionary definitions in Search. Typing words like “disregard,” “ignore,” and “remember” will cause AI Overview to act as if you’re telling it to do something. One of the most commonly used features in Search is its built-in dictionary. When you … Read More “Google’s AI Overviews are so confused, it can’t tell if you’re looking something up or talking to it” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has updated the software support page for Nest devices. The update shows that Google has ended support for every Chromecast device, except for the Chromecast with Google TV (HD). First-gen Chromecast users claim their dongles are working again. If you own and actively use a Chromecast device, we … Read More “Your Chromecast may have just reached the end of the road” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google started updating its TV Streamer with Gemini last year, but we’ve been waiting for it on older streaming hardware. We can now confirm that 4K Chromecast with Google TV units have started getting Gemini. It’s not yet clear if Gemini is also on the way for HD versions … Read More “Chromecast with Google TV has started getting its Gemini upgrade” »
TL;DR Google is working to remove an annoying limitation with its Live Translate feature. While it currently only works when users wear headphones, Google could soon bring a workaround. Instead, users could just use their phone’s earpiece to listen to audio that’s translated in real-time. Real-time translations have long been marketed as a selling point … Read More “Google could soon eliminate a major limitation with its real-time translation feature” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google quietly reduced Gemini AI Pro limits, triggering backlash from Reddit users who said the paid plan suddenly felt far more restrictive. After criticism exploded online, Google DeepMind’s Varun Mohan announced two separate quota boosts for Antigravity users, effectively increasing Gemini limits by 9x compared to the post-nerf state. … Read More “Google ups Gemini limits once again for Antigravity users” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a major overhaul for Android, wearable, and car dashboard widgets by introducing a new underlying rendering engine in Jetpack Glance called Remote Compose. The upgrade eliminates fragmented codebases and battery drain by handling logic, smooth resizing transitions, dynamic theming, and particle effects directly within the system … Read More “Android home screen widgets are getting a massive upgrade” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Several first-gen Google Pixel Fold users are reportedly experiencing a bug in which the cover screen randomly goes black or stops responding after a recent software update. One user found that the outer display still shows the Google logo during boot, suggesting the issue is software-related rather than a … Read More “A nasty Pixel Fold bug is making one screen stop working” »
