Joe Maring / Android Authority These two changes have dramatically improved the usefulness and value proposition of Google One, and at Google I/O 2026, Google announced another big change — one that’s potentially even more impactful. Are you happy with how YouTube Premium is joining Google One? 151 votes Yes! This is a great change. … Read More “YouTube Premium is now part of Google One, and I couldn’t be happier” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is introducing a new “Metric Style” notification template for Live Updates, expanding the feature to health, fitness, timers, and travel apps. The template allows apps to showcase up to three distinct data points simultaneously across the Always-On Display, lock screen, and status bar. The notification layout dynamically … Read More “Android 17 expands Live Updates to travel, health and fitness, and timer apps” »
TL;DR Google Health introduces a new stats widget. The widget can fit up to six fitness metrics at a time. Tapping the heart icon in the top left corner will open the app. As Google announced earlier this month, the Fitbit app is being transformed into the Google Health app. In addition to delivering a … Read More “Google Health brings a powerful new widget to your home screen” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upgraded Search experience will introduce new AI-powered shopping ads. When searching for an item, Gemini will pull up relevant sponsored products and provide a brief explainer on why you should buy. Search will also offer ads that feature a built-in chatbot, allowing you to ask questions about a … Read More “Google Search’s AI evolution comes with extra ad baggage” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR First-generation Chromecast devices are suddenly failing for many users, with apps like YouTube and HBO Max no longer detecting the 2013 dongle. The issue appears inconsistent, as some services like Spotify and Disney+ still work on affected devices. Users suspect a backend change may have broken the aging hardware, … Read More “Google’s oldest Chromecast is starting to fail across many apps” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini users are annoyed with the new usage limits. They’re complaining that they’re hitting the new limits much faster now. Several users have reportedly canceled their subscriptions. The Gemini subreddit is full of people dunking on Google for the suddenly tighter limits. One user said that they’re canceling their … Read More “Gemini’s new limits are already frustrating users” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Google is said to be flagging some long-time G Suite Legacy accounts for “commercial use” and pushing users toward paid Workspace plans. Affected users say they could lose access to Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Meet unless they appeal or upgrade within 45 days. Several customers say Google’s appeal process … Read More “Google is quietly forcing free G Suite legacy users onto paid plans- Android Authority” »
TL;DR At the Android XR booth at Google I/O 2026, Google is showing off the XREAL Project Aura Android XR glasses. This is the first good look at the computing puck, which features a touchpad for navigation and supports DisplayPort In to project external device screens directly into the spatial workspace. The glasses feature electrochromic … Read More “Here is our best look yet at the computing puck powering XREAL’s Android XR glasses” »
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR A Google executive recently admitted that Google Glass failed because it lacked a fashion appeal. Sameer Samat, president of the Android ecosystem, said, “fashion comes first,” and that it’s more important than technology. Google has now partnered with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to make its upcoming … Read More “Android boss reveals the unsurprising reason Google Glass ended up in the tech graveyard” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Scan through this year’s Google I/O announcements, and you’ll find two defining, interlocking themes. AI now permeates nearly every Google product; Search, Shopping, and even YouTube have all received the Gemini treatment to varying degrees. Likewise, Android’s Gemini app is set for an overhaul with a new “Neural Expressive” UI, … Read More “Google’s AI push is changing what it means to buy an Android phone” »
