Google’s latest attempt at making premium laptops is here, and they’re called Googlebooks. Putting the silly name aside, Googlebooks look poised to strike the perfect balance between the versatile ChromeOS ecosystem and the premium design of the now-discontinued Pixelbooks. In short, Googlebooks are mobile computers in a premium chassis designed for basic tasks. Where have … Read More “Googlebooks will be better than the MacBook Neo for this reason” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority A Magic Cue prompt showing the wrong flight info TL;DR A new Android feature, called Contextual suggestions, can predict the next steps you might take based on where you are or what you’re doing. It’s now starting to roll out in the stable channel. The feature uses AI to suggest … Read More “This Android feature can predict your every move, and it’s rolling out now” »
TL;DR Google has announced a major refresh for all 4,000 emojis on Android. Google will replace the existing flat emojis with 3D ones later this year. When they first arrive, the new emojis will roll out to Pixel devices. Android is evolving, and at the Android Show I/O Edition, Google has taken the time to … Read More “Google is giving Android’s 4,000 emojis a 3D glow-up, but there’s a catch” »
TL;DR Android 17 introduces biometric authentication for the “Mark as lost” feature, ensuring that even if a thief has your PIN, they cannot disable device tracking or regain access to your phone. Triggering “Mark as lost” now also goes beyond a simple lock, automatically hiding Quick Settings and disabling new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Google … Read More “Android 17’s latest anti-theft feature stops thieves who already have your PIN” »
TL;DR Google has detailed a long list of Android security and privacy upgrades for 2026, including protections against banking scam calls, device theft, malware, and fake Android builds. Android 17 will add new privacy features like temporary precise location sharing, improved contact access controls, and stronger Advanced Protection safeguards. Google is also expanding AI-powered threat … Read More “Google details 12 new Android security features for 2026” »
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music on Wear OS appears to have a playback bug with offline playlists. Several users complain that downloaded playlists stop working after the first song. There’s currently no permanent fix to the solution, and we’re waiting for Google to respond. One of my main reasons for owning a … Read More “Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Code inside the Google Home app for iOS references a possible new device called “Google Home Display.” The branding is notable because Google has already shown it’s moving away from the Nest name for upcoming smart home hardware. While nothing is confirmed yet, this could be our first hint … Read More “Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works” »
TL;DR A Google executive has revealed more details about Googlebooks in a wide-ranging interview. The representative confirmed that these laptops will support chips from Intel, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. He also said that “core” Chrome OS capabilities are coming to Googlebooks. Google announced Googlebooks yesterday, and this new laptop category is effectively powered by Android. There … Read More “There’s good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Gemini has been a big part of Android for the last couple of years. Google hasn’t been quiet or shy about its ambitions for the AI, regularly rolling out new models and features and finding new ways to integrate Gemini deeper and deeper into the Android OS. Google is pitching … Read More “Gemini Intelligence is the future of Android, and I already hate it” »
TL;DR Google Translate currently supports offline mode, but only for text and images. Translate now appears to be working on expanding that support to Live Translate. Access would be limited to a subset of languages with the proper offline downloads available. Translation software is already very good — some might even say “great” — but … Read More “Google’s Live Translate mode may soon be available offline” »
