by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google had removed the ability to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store. Users had to visit app settings in the settings menu to uninstall system app updates. The change appears to have been reverted,...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
The first beta for Android 16’s final quarterly update was just released today. Since Google didn’t share a detailed changelog for Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, I installed it on one of my own Pixel devices to find out what’s new. Read on if you’re wondering whether it’s...
by dbadmin | Dec 17, 2025 | Android Canary, Authority Insights, News
TL;DR Google is preparing a new Quick Settings tile and dedicated menu to help users manage Android’s expanding satellite connectivity features. The menu lists compatible apps, revealing that X, Snapchat, and weather apps may soon support satellite data or calling....
by dbadmin | Dec 17, 2025 | Authority Insights, Find Hub, Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google’s device-tracking Find Hub currently only lets you see the default Google Maps street view. In a new beta, the app is working on adding support for satellite and terrain imagery, as well. With all three views, you’ll also be able to toggle on traffic...
by dbadmin | Dec 16, 2025 | Authority Insights, google messages, Nano Banana, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR We spotted that Google is testing a less intrusive placement for the Remix button in Google Messages after user complaints. The Remix option has been relocated from image overlays to menus or UI edges in several views....
by dbadmin | Dec 16, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
TL;DR Gemini keeps all the content you make with it in a “My Stuff” section of your Gemini history. The app may soon start dividing that up between media, documents, and purchases. Gemini is also prepping a different look for its input box and some new haptics. What’s...
