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” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Throughout June, Duolingo is letting users earn back a lost streak of 30 days or more without spending gems or money. Users simply need to complete three consecutive lessons to revive their old streak on Android and iOS. The event will only restore the single highest lost streak. Recovered … Read More “Duolingo lets users revive their old, broken streak for free” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube’s app for smart TVs is getting the recently announced conversation AI search feature. Ask YouTube, announced at Google I/O, curates YouTube results similar to AI Mode in Search. It’s available for a small set of YouTube Premium subscribers in the US. At I/O 2026 a few weeks ago, … Read More “YouTube for TVs is getting another dose of Gemini, but it could make sense for once” »
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” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s smart glasses reportedly face another delay, giving rivals more time to strengthen their position in the rapidly growing wearable AI market. Meta continues to build momentum with its Ray-Ban smart glasses and is reportedly working on additional models, potentially widening its lead before Apple arrives. Unlike Apple, … Read More “Apple’s latest delay hands Meta a bigger smart glasses lead” »
TL;DR NVIDIA has unveiled RTX Spark, its new AI-focused superchip for Windows PCs, designed to power agent-driven experiences directly on the device. It brings a massive 1 petaflop of AI performance and up to 128GB of unified memory to slim laptops and compact desktops, allowing giant AI models to run completely locally. Major PC makers … Read More “NVIDIA’s new chip takes the fight to Apple and Qualcomm” »
TL;DR EcoFlow is launching a trio of high-output power banks for users looking for lightweight mobile power solutions. All three offer 45W output, and two of them feature retractable cords for easy device connectivity. The RAPID 3-in-1 Power Bank plugs directly into the wall for easy recharging without extra accessories. When you hear the name … Read More “EcoFlow’s new RAPID 45W power banks sound ideal for travelers” »
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” »
TL;DR Samsung is reopening enrollment for Samsung Care Plus with Theft and Loss for the whole of June. Eligible Galaxy owners can sign up even if they skipped the plan when buying their device. It might be worth a look before vacation season, provided your phone is still in decent nick. Your phone is important … Read More “Samsung reopens Care Plus enrollment in time for vacation season” »
