TL;DR Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers. Unlike carrier-based authentication system, this one just requires that you and your caller are running Google Phone, Messages, and Contacts. Availability is getting started with Pixel phones, but will extend to other handsets running Android 12 and later. Compared to … Read More “Google is bringing certainty to your calls with fake call detection” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google has confirmed that more Android phones will support AirDrop via Quick Share this month. Samsung phones getting AirDrop support in June include the Galaxy S25 and S24 families, the Z7 and Z6 foldables, and the TriFold. Other devices on the list include the OnePlus 15, the OPPO Find … Read More “These Android phones will support AirDrop via Quick Share this month” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR A new feature is rolling out for the Google Play Books & Audiobooks app. The new feature, called Book Insights, provides recaps of what you just read and answers your questions. Book Insights is available for select English titles. Have you ever read a book and had trouble remembering … Read More “Google Play Books just made jumping back into a book even easier” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR You’ll soon have a digital closet built right into Google Photos. The feature catalogs the clothes you are wearing in your photo library, allowing you to mix and match outfits and try them on virtually. Google will start the rollout next week for users in the US, India, … Read More “Get ready to start planning your next fit check with this new Google Photos tool” »
TL;DR Project Solara is a new “chip-to-cloud” platform from Microsoft that’s AI agent-first. Microsoft has designed a couple Solara reference devices to get companies interested in its possibilities Solara is built on a framework that’s ultimately based on the AOSP. AI is everywhere these days, but so many times it feels like something that’s been … Read More “Microsoft’s ambitious Solara AI platform has its roots in Android” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that gives the government a chance to review new AI models before they’re released. The order asks certain AI companies to voluntarily submit their models for 30 days of government testing. Additionally, the order directs the Department of Justice to treat … Read More “Trump’s new AI executive order could slow down future model launches” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Audible Rewards is rolling out in the US for Standard and Premium members. The program offers discount rewards, referral credits, anniversary gifts, and credit promos. It also adds gamified listening challenges, tier status, and achievement badges. Audible spent years as the audiobook service for people who were happy to … Read More “Audible Rewards is gamifying the app, but the perks are worth earning” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home can now remember key details about your pets. This change is designed to reduce misidentifications and to provide more personalized updates. It is available to Google Home Premium subscribers who are on the Advanced plan. If you own pets, having indoor cameras can be pretty handy. They … Read More “Google Home unleashes new personalized pet updates” »
Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR WHOOP fitness trackers require a mandatory subscription to use, starting at $199 a year. A new open source app called Goose attempts to access WHOOP tracker data without requiring a subscription at all. Right now, Goose is more a proof of concept than anything, but shows that there’s potential … Read More “Open source WHOOP app teases an alternative to subscriptions” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Personal Safety app is now available to kids under 13. The app lets tweens display any allergies alongside their age on their phone’s lock screen in case of emergencies. Kids will also be able to turn on crash detection on their phones. Google has just announced a range … Read More “Google’s Safety app just picked up a few new tricks for your kids” »
