You didn’t ask for it, but YouTube Music’s Now Playing redesign is here

by dbadmin | Sep 12, 2025 | Android apps, Google, Music Streaming, News, YouTube Music

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music has rolled out a redesign for Now Playing. The redesign relocates control buttons and features, while also introducing a dual-pane design. This redesign is a server-side update. Get ready to relearn where...

Gmail’s new tab keeps all your order delivery and purchase emails in one tidy place

by dbadmin | Sep 11, 2025 | Android apps, Gmail, Google, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gmail is getting an update that will introduce a new “Purchases” tab. The new view will put all of your purchase and delivery updates in one place. The update will also add a “most relevant” sorting option to the...

Google is working on making it easier than ever to find your Call Notes (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Sep 9, 2025 | Android apps, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, News, Phone by Google

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Google is working on a new filter for the Phone app. This filter separates calls with Call Notes attached from the rest of your call history. This follows an earlier discovery that revealed a “Recordings” filter. After new...

Samsung Health levels up with virtual doctor visits, on-demand workouts, and more

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Android apps, News, Samsung, Samsung Health

Credit: Samsung Samsung is collaborating with three partners to add new features to the Health app. These features include telehealth visits, enhanced prescription management, and expert-guided workouts. These features will start rolling out on September 8. It’s...

Google’s beloved Androidify app is back with new features for making your own Android Bot

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Android, Android apps, News

Google has relaunched its Androidify app, now using AI to create custom Android Bot avatars from your photos or text prompts. The new app leverages Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash and Imagen AI models to analyze your input and generate a highly personalized Bot. You can...

Google’s new Androidify app has helped create my favorite social media avatar yet

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features

Google relaunched the Androidify app today, bringing back a beloved tool for generating social media avatars. The original app was popular for a time but was eventually retired as the classic bugdroid design grew dated. After Google’s new 3D ‘Bot’ design breathed new...