Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is working on supporting the Aadhaar card in India, addressing its lack of integration despite rivals like Samsung Wallet already offering this feature. We’ve also spotted a redesigned split FAB with “Add to wallet” and “View more” buttons that may provide quicker access to document search and … Read More “Google Wallet may finally add Aadhaar card support (Updated: Rolling out)” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store will soon add badges to highlight apps optimized for large-screen devices like tablets and foldables. The update also includes small usability tweaks, including better visibility of content ratings, improved install flows, and subscription info in reviews. Google will soon make it easier to spot apps … Read More “Google Play will finally start spotlighting apps worthy of your big screen” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Gemini’s default voices could be discontinued. Strings note that these “legacy” voice options are going away, but don’t reveal details regarding a replacement. We’re guessing that a replacement will be announced at Google I/O next month. Google’s Gemini offers a variety of … Read More “Google could soon say goodbye to current Gemini voices (APK teardown)” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new “Proactive Assistance” feature for Gemini that delivers timely, context-aware suggestions based on your activity. The feature uses on-screen content, notifications, and data from selected apps like Contacts, Messages, Gmail, and Calendar. All data is processed on-device in an encrypted environment, and Google says it … Read More “Here’s your first look at Gemini’s new ‘Proactive Assistance’ feature” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority The list of major Google Pixel 10a upgrades is short, and the list of minor ones isn’t much longer. Without the best parts of the mainline Pixel 10 series, like the Tensor G5 chipset or built-in Qi2 magnets, the budget Pixel 10a was easy to write off. However, as one … Read More “I used the Pixel 10a, and it’s better than the Pixel 10 in 4 ways” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is reportedly moving away from its minimalist icon style and leaning into a more vibrant gradient look. According to a leak, Google’s icons are ditching uniform backgrounds that previously made apps blend together in the app drawer. Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Meet, and others are apparently getting redesigned … Read More “Many Google apps could pick up a fresh gradient icon redesign” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is giving all of its Workspace app icons a redesign. These new icons have been recreated through Figma. The recreations can be installed on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? This weekend, a leak revealed that Google may be … Read More “Want Google’s new gradient icons? Here’s how to get them before anyone else” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has reportedly renamed its upcoming proactive Gemini feature from “Your day” to “Daily brief.” The tool could pull data from searches, emails, and chats to surface relevant information, such as “Active goals.” Despite this rebranding, the name isn’t final until Google officially launches the feature. We’ve previously spotted … Read More “Gemini “Your day” feature could be renamed to “Daily brief”” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is reportedly testing a beta update with affected users to fix the Pixel boot loop issue. Since April’s patch didn’t address the problem, the fix could arrive with the May 2026 Pixel update. Some users may be eligible for device replacements by contacting Google Support. Earlier this month, … Read More “Google might finally have a fix for Pixel’s boot loop nightmare” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google’s Find Hub network and AirTag alternative trackers have been out for nearly two years now, and a lot has happened in this time. What started as a weak network with many bugs, inconsistencies, and unreliability issues is now a more solid, widespread, and reliable way to find your … Read More “5 fixes Google’s AirTag alternatives still need before you can fully trust them” »
