Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A Reddit user gained early access to a “Gemini Omni” model within the Gemini app, described as Google’s new AI video generation tool. Early tests show impressive logical reasoning in a math-themed video, though a more complex dinner scene revealed common AI glitches, such as objects appearing out of … Read More “Early look: Gemini Omni generates realistic AI video in new leak” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto users are experiencing a UI bug when using Audible. It’s reported that playback works fine, but the side panel UI gets stuck in a loop. The problem appears to be connected to the Android Auto beta program. Google recently opened the beta program for Android Auto, giving … Read More “Android Auto users report Audible UI looping bug” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR End-to-end encryption for RCS messaging is rolling out in beta to iPhone users running iOS 26.5. iPhone owners will need to be on a supported carrier’s network to have access to the feature. Android owners will need to have the latest version of Google Messages installed. Android users have … Read More “Android and iPhone owners can finally text each other securely” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A bug in Chrome v148 is causing the bookmarks bar to appear by default on new tab pages. The bar stays, regardless of whether you hit Ctrl+Shift+B, disable the feature in settings, or disable the flag. The bar will only go away once you navigate to a website. Google … Read More “Chrome’s bookmarks bar refuses to stay hidden in new bug” »
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 Simplenote … Read More “How to add Google’s Quick Tap gesture to any Android phone” »
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. Google … Read More “The Pixel Screenshots app could be headed to Aluminium OS” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing to expand its “Take a Message” voicemail feature beyond Pixel devices to other Android smartphones. Code snippets within the Phone by Google app reveal a massive regional expansion targeting dozens of new markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. While currently restricted to specific English-speaking regions, … Read More “Google’s Take a Message feature may soon expand to non-Pixel phones, 20+ new markets” »
Google’s latest fitness wearable, the Fitbit Air, offers a stripped-down fitness tracking experience for users interested in the Fitbit platform. The screenless tracker is a lightweight, distraction-free alternative to the brand’s existing lineup, including the popular Fitbit Charge 6. At a time when gadgets can feel increasingly overwhelming, but wellness tracking still has clear benefits, … Read More “5 fitness trackers you should buy instead of the Google Fitbit Air” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR We have uncovered four new “Desktop Exclusive” wallpapers that may belong to Google’s upcoming Aluminium OS platform. The wallpapers feature Gemini-inspired abstract designs and nature-themed artwork. The new wallpapers also resemble recently leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold backgrounds, suggesting Google may be unifying the aesthetic across its ecosystem. Google’s … Read More “We found new ‘Desktop Exclusive’ wallpapers possibly headed to Google’s Aluminium OS” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS claims Google and Apple are increasingly using device verification systems to lock users into their own hardware and software. The platform says tools like Google’s Play Integrity, Apple’s App Attest, and Google’s reCAPTCHA systems make it harder to use alternative operating systems. GrapheneOS argues these systems are deemed … Read More “GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices” »
