[ad_1] TL;DR Gemma 4 models are now available for download with quantization-aware training (QAT), which reduces the size and memory footprint of the models. These open-source models retain quality better thanks to QAT compared to those that use post-training quantization (PTQ). The Gemma 4 models optimized with QAT are available in five sizes: Gemma 4 … Read More “Gemma 4 models use a training trick to slash their memory footprint” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel Watch 4 owners say that their smartwatch is not connecting to LTE. The issue appears to occur when users move away from their phones. The issue is forcing these users to either toggle airplane mode on/off or restart their device. Pixel Watch users have been … Read More “Pixel Watch 4 bug appears to be killing LTE connections” »
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A recent Chrome Canary release introduced a flag to change address bar search behavior to AI Mode. Google VP Rajan Patel now denies that this means that the company’s planning to make AI Mode the default. According to Patel, the release of this feature was an error. Anyone … Read More “Google denies plans to make AI Mode Chrome’s default search” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Right now, you copy an image from Google Photos through the share sheet. Photos is working on adding a “Copy photo” button directly under pics you’re viewing. You may also be able to copy with a long press. When you’re quickly trying to work with content from one … Read More “Google Photos works to make it easier to copy and paste images” »
[ad_1] Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A new flag in Chrome Canary directs searches made from the address bar directly to AI Mode. The Chromium commit description states that it’s just for exploration and there are no plans to push it live. Google also said something similar when it was testing AI Overviews and … Read More “Chrome might start routing your Google Searches to AI Mode” »
[ad_1] I used to look forward to the release of the latest flagship Android phones, geeking out over the newest hardware specs and software innovations. But over the last few years, I’ve become more jaded. The tech launches I used to avidly watch now struggle to keep my attention as over-hyped AI features take center … Read More “I’m sick of seeing pricey flagships getting less ambitious every year” »
[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google seems to have accidentally enabled a new “Troubleshooting” mode in Gemini. It’s showing up for some users inside the model picker menu. It can offer troubleshooting steps and guidance using text and interactive widgets. Google Gemini is a useful tool for many tasks: writing, ideating, coding, creating … Read More “Google accidentally enabled a new Gemini feature for some users” »
[ad_1] Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Google has completed its Workspace icon redesign on Android, with Gmail becoming the final app to receive the refreshed look. Each app now has a more distinct visual identity while still following Google’s overall design language. Google is leaning heavily into gradients and unique color schemes instead of … Read More “Google’s Workspace icon revamp is officially complete on Android” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Studio’s latest v2.3.001.911719150 update removes the ability to create new images and stickers. Users are now greeted with a text prompt redirecting them to use Nano Banana within the Gemini app instead. The app’s basic screenshot editing interface is still accessible, but its long-term future on … Read More “Pixel Studio’s latest update is the end of the Pixel-exclusive app” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Developers of open-source Android apps, including NewPipe, have begun warning users about Google’s upcoming sideloading restrictions. NewPipe’s developers refuse to comply with Google’s proposed verification rules. The app has started to inform users of ways to bypass hurdles, including the proposed 24-hour lockout period before installing “unverified” apps. Sideloading, or the ability to … Read More “NewPipe, other open-source apps are preparing users for Google’s sideloading crackdown on Android” »
