Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Spark is now rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US. Spark runs 24/7 in the background, allowing it to handle tasks without waiting for constant user input. Users can schedule meetings, search emails, summarize conversations, create files, and organize content automatically. Google’s vision for Gemini … Read More “Google just gave Gemini a new way to automate your daily tasks” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive finally gets a major scanner upgrade with smarter on-device AI features and a refreshed Material 3 Expressive design. New Smart Batch Scanning lets you scan multiple pages continuously without manually capturing each page. Auto-Best Frame automatically swaps blurry scans with clearer shots, while Duplicate Detection prevents … Read More “Google Drive’s upgraded scanner is finally reaching more users” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR After laying the groundwork over the past few weeks, Google Messages looks ready to introduce custom chat themes. In addition to setting chat color palettes, you’ll also be able to select your choice of background art. Messages will provide several galleries of wallpaper options, or you can choose your … Read More “Google Messages tests chat themes with custom wallpapers” »
TL;DR Rivian software chief Wassym Bensaid says the company still isn’t interested in shipping Android Auto or CarPlay. The company’s proprietary AI software may eventually integrate with apps like Gemini to control apps on your phone, Bensaid said. Electric vehicle maker Rivian is about to launch its new SUV, the R2, on June 9. In … Read More “Rivian is pretty sure customers want AI, not Android Auto” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A Pixel 10 Pro XL customer claims Google returned their phone damaged and stuck in a bootloader loop after a warranty repair attempt for battery issues. Google reportedly blamed the customer for the rear panel damage and asked for payment before proceeding, while the customer believes the damage may … Read More “Google’s repair made this Google Pixel 10 Pro XL worse, not better” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google is fixing major quota complaints in Gemini by addressing bugs and making usage limits more predictable. The company is also changing how heavy usage is counted, while failed requests and Flash-Lite prompts won’t count towards limits at all. To improve transparency, Google is adding better breakdowns for deep … Read More “These Google fixes should stop Gemini from wasting your usage cap” »
Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could add a “New for you” section in the Create tab to showcase AI-generated collages, remixed images, animations, and cinematic photos. The feature doesn’t introduce new creations but gives existing AI-generated content a dedicated home outside the Memories carousel. The app might also introduce 11 new video … Read More “Google Photos is turning its Create tab into an AI content hub” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google Contacts is trying out a new interface for several screens in its Wear OS app. The new favorites view adopts a grid populated with large photos. The contacts detail view similarly gets a big photo, matching the app’s Wear OS tile. A good user interface is important any … Read More “Google has some smart new ideas for its Contacts Wear OS UI” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Chrome’s recent Android update is crashing on some tablets before the browser can even open. Affected users see a “You can have up to 5 windows” message, even when only one Chrome window is active. The bug appears tied to Chrome version 148.0.7778.178 and is heavily impacting Samsung tablets … Read More “Some Android tablets can’t open Chrome after the latest update” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that Device Bound Session Credentials are now generally available in Chrome for Windows. The security feature binds a session cookie to the device the user authenticated from, making it harder for malicious actors to exploit stolen cookies. The feature is rolling out to Workspace customers and … Read More “The Chrome browser is getting a big safety upgrade — if you use Windows” »
