Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini for Home is expanding to more countries in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Google has increased its capacity to speed up the early access rollout for new Gemini features The company says it’s clearing early access queues every day Google’s upgrade to the Home ecosystem with Gemini in October last … Read More “Google’s Gemini for Home expansion is gaining speed” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google launched Binary Transparency as an initiative to verify the integrity of Pixel firmware. The program is now being expanded to cover Google’s own Android apps and Mainline updates. A publicly auditable, blockchain-like record keeps track of Google-approved releases. All of us want to keep the data on our … Read More “Google introduces Binary Transparency for its Android apps” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has revealed a ton of Tensor G6 specs, giving us an idea of what to expect from the Pixel 11 series. The leak points to a more powerful CPU but a potentially downgraded GPU. It also looks like we’ll get a new security chip, modem, image … Read More “New Tensor G6 leak has good and bad news for Pixel 11 series” »
TL;DR Google’s been preparing a new “Pixel Glow” notification system for the Pixel 11 series. Now a new leak claims that Pixel 11 Pro models could drop the infrared thermometer in favor of an RGB LED array. While smaller than the Nothing Glyph display, Google’s system could enable similar interactions. With May now upon us, … Read More “Pixel 11 Pro leak details RGB LED array replacing IR thermometer” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The specifications of Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL have leaked. The Pro phones are said to feature improved cameras, brighter displays, but smaller batteries. The Pixel 11 Pro and XL, along with other phones in the series, are also likely to feature a small … Read More “Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL leak with improved cameras and ‘Pixel Glow’ RGB LEDs” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s advanced IR Face Unlock, known as “Project Toscana,” may not debut on the Pixel 11 series in 2026 as previously leaked. A new leak suggests the feature, which aims to rival the speed of Apple’s Face ID, is simply not ready for release yet. While internal UX testing … Read More “The Pixel 11 may not get the Face ID competitor we were expecting” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A reported Google Family Link bug is blocking outgoing calls on supervised devices, while incoming calls and messages still work normally. Some users have found temporary workarounds, such as toggling supervision on and off, but these fixes are inconsistent and not available for accounts under 13. The issue has … Read More “Family Link bug is blocking outgoing calls — these fixes might help” »
TL;DR New details regarding the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have leaked. The leak suggests that the Fold will have a new main camera with the codename “chemosh.” The foldable could get a battery with a minimum capacity of 4,658mAh, which would be a downgrade. Back in March, we were treated to CAD renders of the … Read More “Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak hints at a concerning downgrade” »
TL;DR A new leak suggests the base Pixel 11 could receive a significant hardware boost with a new 50MP primary sensor. Leaked specs for Pixel 11 “cubs” include a 2,450-nit OLED screen and a 4,840 mAh battery. The flagship may launch in four colors with 12GB of RAM, though an 8GB version remains possible. The … Read More “Pixel 11 leak reveals a big camera upgrade is finally coming” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Gemini is getting a major UI redesign, with animated backgrounds, a cleaner layout, and a more dynamic, responsive feel. The update also reorganizes core features into a single menu, making tools like images, camera, and deep research easier to access. The redesign has been spotted on iOS first, … Read More “Gemini’s new UI is out now, but Android users are left waiting” »
