Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is introducing stricter rules for apps that play audio in the background. Apps will need to be actively in use or use approved background services to control audio playback. The change aims to reduce random, unexpected audio playback, which can lead to potentially embarrassing moments for users. … Read More “Android 17 cracks down on apps that play surprise audio in the background” »
TL;DR After weeks of leaks, the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones are official. They feature a bespoke driver unit, upgraded faux leather material all around, and DSEE Ultimate for AI upscaling. You can buy them starting today for $649. After a few weeks of teasers, leaks, and more leaks, Sony has officially launched its premium … Read More “Sony’s 1000X The Collexion headphones are here, and pricey” »
TL;DR VWFNDR + MBL is a new camera app that captures unprocessed Bayer RAW DNG (and JPEG) files to skip modern computational photography pipelines and preserve real-world imperfections. The app utilizes the open C2PA standard to provide a tamper-evident record, proving the image was taken by a real camera and not generated or altered by … Read More “This new Android camera app fixes “fake” phone photos” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has introduced a new Android 17 feature called “Continue On” that lets users move apps between Android devices and continue where they left off. The feature will initially support phone-to-tablet handoffs, with app suggestions appearing directly in the tablet taskbar. Continue On is part of Google’s broader push … Read More “Android 17 adds seamless device switching with Continue On” »
TL;DR Google is bringing its AI Studio to mobiles soon. The app will allow users to create, iterate, test, and publish apps directly from their smartphones. You can pre-register for it right now on Android, with iOS pre-orders coming soon as well. App development has very quickly shifted from being a manual task undertaken in … Read More “Google AI Studio is finally coming to Android phones!” »
TL;DR Google is introducing a new shopping feature called “Universal Cart.” This feature is an intelligent cart and agentic hub that works across merchants and services, allowing you to add shopping items as you browse Search, chat with Gemini, read Gmail, and more. Universal Cart is rolling out to Search and the Gemini app in … Read More “Google is transforming your online shopping cart into something much smarter” »
TL;DR Google is introducing Gemini Omni, a new multimodal model to generate videos. Omni builds upon Veo and creates videos using text, audio, stills, and even actual videos. In addition to the Gemini app, Omni will be available through Flow for paying Gemini users. You can also use it for free to create Remixes using … Read More “Google’s newest Gemini Omni model can turn real videos into surreal fever dreams” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google introduced Gemini Spark at Google I/O 2026 as a new AI agent for the Google Gemini on macOS. Gemini Spark can use context from connected apps, conversations, browsing activity, and scheduled tasks to proactively manage emails, documents, and multi-step workflows. Google is also bringing smarter voice features to … Read More “Google’s Gemini update gives the AI deeper control over your Mac” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s AI Pro subscription now includes YouTube Premium Lite at no extra cost. YouTube Premium Lite normally costs $8.99/month and offers ad-free viewing, background play, and downloads. The added perk makes Google AI Pro an even more attractive subscription bundle at $19.99/month. The Google AI Pro subscription just became … Read More “Google’s AI Pro subscription now includes YouTube Premium Lite!” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upgrading Search with the capabilities of Gemini 3.5 Flash. Search agents will let you watch for news on particular topics, or even track price changes. Agentic coding can turn your Search results into an interactive mini app. Google embracing AI in Search has led to a subtle, but … Read More “Google alerts are getting supercharged with new Search agents” »
