TL;DR Google is rolling out a new Labs experiment called “Dreambeans.” Dreambeans uses Personal Intelligence and Nano Banana 2 to generate personalized stories based on information gathered from connected apps. The app is launching today for Google AI Ultra subscribers, ages 18 and up, in the US on Android and iOS. The draw to doomscroll … Read More “Google’s ‘Dreambeans’ experiment turns your data into bite-sized personalized stories” »
TL;DR Android Canary 2606 is now available for testers to install on their Pixel devices. Changes present in this release include new theming options, blue effects, and a Quick Settings addition. It hasn’t even been three weeks since Google brought us our last taste of Android’s bleeding edge, with the May Canary update. But not … Read More “Google’s June Android Canary release adds new theming options” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The European Parliament will stop using Google Search on official computers from June 4. French search engine Qwant will be the default search engine for EU officials and lawmakers. Officials will be able to use a different search engine or change the defaults if needed. The European Parliament will … Read More “Google just got ditched by the EU for a rival you’ve not heard of” »
With June finally here, we’re probably just another couple months away from the launch of Google’s next smartphone lineup, as the Pixel 11 series gets ready to make its debut. Recent rumors have brought us both good and bad news about hardware expectations, and we’re still sorting out the full picture there. But we’ve also … Read More “Full set of Pixel 11 series wallpapers leaks — see them now” »
TL;DR Google will let websites opt out from its generative AI Search features. Opting out of AI Search features will not affect a website’s rank in Google Search. The control is being tested with a subset of websites in the UK and will be rolled out globally after thorough testing. Google’s AI Overviews and AI … Read More “Google will let websites opt out of AI Overviews” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive’s “Organize My Files” feature is rolling out more widely. It uses AI to suggest files that can be moved into new or existing folders for better Drive organization. A simple “Move files” button can then complete the organization process seamlessly. Google Drive has been receiving several useful … Read More “Google Drive’s new tool will organize your files for you” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Quick Share’s AirDrop integration lets Android phones seamlessly share files with Apple devices, but the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are notably missing from the supported list. The lower-end Pixel 8a, as well as the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series, are fully supported alongside select flagship devices … Read More “Pixel 8a can AirDrop files to a Mac, but your Pixel 8 and 8 Pro still cannot” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple Fitbit Air users report inaccurate sleep tracking, with some claiming the device logs them as asleep while they’re still awake or mistakes sleep time for physical activity. The complaints aren’t limited to the Fitbit Air; some owners of older Fitbit devices have also reported sleep and activity-tracking issues. … Read More “Early Fitbit Air buyers are already facing accuracy issues” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini now offers “Extended” thinking to all users across free and paid tiers. Extended thinking allows Gemini to take more time to weigh its response before sending it to users. While extended thinking should offer better responses, it could also deplete usage credits faster. Right around Google I/O 2026, … Read More “Google brings Gemini’s ‘Extended’ thinking to everyone, no subscription needed” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released official instructions and 2D CAD drawings for creating custom Fitbit Air bands. The company’s guidelines cover everything from sensor placement and attachment force to safe skin-contact materials. The files make it surprisingly easy for makers and 3D printing enthusiasts to design their own Fitbit Air accessories. … Read More “Google just made it ridiculously easy to 3D print your own Fitbit Air bands” »
