TL;DR Four Google model numbers have appeared in India’s BIS certification database. The listings could point to Pixel Watch 5 variants, possibly covering two sizes and Wi-Fi/LTE models. The listings follow a bizarre report of a Watch 5 prototype being found in the ocean. The Pixel Watch 5 leak cycle got off to a more … Read More “The Pixel Watch 5 may have surfaced again, this time somewhere drier” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google is working on a video tab for Google’s Discover screen. This would ostensibly dish out a steady stream of recommended videos. The video tab would sit alongside a new home tab, which shows you the existing Discover feed. We conducted a … Read More “Here’s your first look at Google Discover’s upcoming video tab” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google is finally making password manager switching easier by letting users securely import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party apps. The new Credential Exchange standard eliminates reliance on insecure CSV exports, creating a safer way to move sensitive login data across platforms. Don’t want … Read More “Google just made switching password managers a whole lot easier” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store v51.7 delivers a major usability refresh, with a cleaner and more consistent experience across Android phones, Android TV, and Android Auto. Purchase and download dialogs have been redesigned, making app installs and purchases look more modern and easier to navigate. App deals are now much harder … Read More “Google is giving the Play Store a much-needed interface cleanup” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google is finally making password manager switching easier by letting users securely import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party apps. The Play Store is also getting a visual refresh, with cleaner purchase and download dialogs across Android phones, Android TV, and Android Auto. Discounts … Read More “Google just made switching password managers a whole lot easier” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new “Incremental Takeout for Photos” feature that lets users schedule recurring exports of their Google Photos library. After the initial full export, future exports will only include photos and videos that were added, edited, or changed since the last successful backup. Previously, exporting Google Photos … Read More “Google Photos finally fixes one of Takeout’s biggest annoyances” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now rolling out wallpaper-based Material You theming for Gemini in the Google app after previously testing the feature internally. The redesign currently appears in Gemini’s floating overlay UI, where colors dynamically adapt to the user’s wallpaper theme. Google appears to be rolling out wallpaper-based theming for Gemini … Read More “Google Gemini is finally getting Material You theming on Android” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new option to choose your preferred calling SIM within the Phone app. This prevents users from having to choose the preferred SIM before every call. Users will still have the option, even if they choose a default SIM in the phone’s Settings. Dual-SIM Android … Read More “Google’s Phone app could finally fix this basic dual SIM oversight” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 Beta 4.1 is now available for Pixel testers. Lately Google’s been focusing on QPR1 Betas, and the last proper Android 17 Beta arrived in mid-April. There’s a good chance this is our last update before Android 17 hits stable. With June now upon us, Android 17’s final, … Read More “Google’s getting down to the wire with Android 17 Beta 4.1 release” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos search is frustrating some users, with many claiming Gemini-powered features make it harder to quickly find specific images. Complaints have surfaced on Reddit and X, with photographers saying AI-generated descriptions often get in the way of traditional photo search. Turning it off appears to restore a faster, … Read More “This simple fix solves Google Photos’ worsening search problem” »
