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Gemini gets ready for new Live Experimental Features such as Thinking Mode, UI Control and more

Gemini Labs teardown reveals which upgrades could be on their way next

✨ Details - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-...

#ai #Google #android
January 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Your Pixel 10 could soon get a lot smarter thanks to a major Magic Cue expansion

Data from Google Wallet and Google Tasks could be used to show you relevant information.

✅ Details/Screenshot - www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel...

#Google #Android #Googlepixel
January 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Google Messages makes it easier to copy links from RCS chats and it will also let you choose if you want to edit smart replies before sending

But the way copying messages works in the app - is still a disaster.

✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-messa...

#google #RCS
January 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google's App Feature Recap [12 - 18 Jan, 2026]

👉 thespandroid.blogspot.com/2026/01/week...

#WeklyRecapAD
January 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM
YouTube SRV3 subtitles reportedly being disabled, users report custom captions no longer working

SRV3 is YouTube-associated subtitle format that’s never been officially documented for creators, but it has circulated for years in subtitling circles

✅ Details - piunikaweb.com/2026/01/18/y...
January 18, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Widgets in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 are getting easier to resize

Google adds plus-minus controls for resizing Android widgets.

👉 Details & demo - www.androidauthority.com/widget-resiz...

#Google #Android
January 17, 2026 at 1:37 PM
🚨 Google Play Prepares to Let Users "Install Without Verifying" as Part of Upcoming 2026 Sideloading Restrictions with developer verification

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/install-with...

#Android #Google #Androiddev
January 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Google is working on bringing a new feature to Pixel Watches that will notify you when the phone is left behind

This comes after we spotted the"lock phone when left behind" feature last year.

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-...

#Google #PixelWatch #GooglePixel #Android
January 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Gmail on Android will finally let you create, edit, and delete labels from your phone

Currently you either need desktop or an iPhone to do these things

✅ Details and screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/gmail-androi...

#gmail #android #emails #google
January 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Here's how Android's Intrusion Detection feature for tracking data breaches works

Device logs collected with this feature are automatically deleted in 12 months and you can't delete them manually

✅ More details & screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/android-intr...

#android #google #security
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Google is working on syncing Do Not Disturb across all your Android devices

Along with this we will see Task continuity and Universal Clipboard sync as part of Handoff feature

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-dnd-...

#android #google
January 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Google Clock bringing new options that will let you choose which gesture you want to dismiss your alarms

A tap or swipe? It also brings Expressive style alarm volume slider.

✅ Details and more screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-clock...

#google #android
January 15, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 brings Recents menu downgrade

Users can no longer save images locally or open them directly in Lens from the Recents screen, with options now limited to just copy or share.

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/android-16-q...

#Android #Google #Android16 #qpr3 #AndroidDev
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Remix in Google Photos could feel less overwhelming with this upcoming upgrade

Making it much easier to find the right template by sorting them in categories

✨ Details/Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo...

#google #android #photos
January 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
[APK Teardown] Hate the Ask feature in Google Photos? Too bad, Google is doubling down on it.

Google could integrate the Ask feature in your memories/moments/stories carousel.

✨ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo...

#google #android #photos
January 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This new Google Photos feature could be great for your phone battery

Photos could soon limit frequent backups to reduce power consumption.

✅ More details - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo...

#google #android #photos
January 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Google Translate wants to give you more control with alternative translations

Google could introduce this option alongside the “Understand” and “Ask” buttons we spotted earlier.

✅ Details and more screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/translate-sh...

#google #android
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Google updates Gemini weather card with new UI and more detailed information about precipitation and wind

And yes, that input box is new 👀

✅ Details and more screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/gemini-weath...

#google #geminiai #android
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 AM
First close look at Google’s smart glasses software, and it hints at big things

Features in development include an audio-only mode, conversation detection to mute notifications, 3K recording and privacy-protecting camera tools.

✅ Details & Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/glasses-comp...
January 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Apple will use Google Gemini models as foundation models to power Apple Intelligence features.

#AI #Google #Apple
January 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Google Wallet may finally add Aadhaar card support alongside a new split-style FAB

We've spotted mentions of India’s primary ID and a revamped layout coming to Google Wallet.

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-walle...

#google #GoogleWallet #android
January 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
[APK Teardown] Google Photos may finally add a long-awaited video playback feature

Google is also working on a more immersive Photos view that will let users hide the dates

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo...

#google #android
January 12, 2026 at 12:44 PM
[APK Teardown] Google Photos may finally let you choose when your pictures are backed up with Backup schedule

Backup settings are also getting a touch of Expressive UI

✅ Details - www.androidauthority.com/google-photo...

#google #android
January 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Organized system setting in Android Canary.

The option to enable/disable Circle to Search is moved here from Gesture Navigation setting.
January 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Here's how you'll finally be able to set up your own Calling Card on Android

Google is solving the biggest Calling Card complaint on Android

✅ Details/Screenshots - www.androidauthority.com/caling-cards...

#android #google
January 9, 2026 at 1:44 PM