by dbadmin | Dec 19, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
TL;DR Google appears to be considering a change to how it responds to certain queries from the Pixel home screen widget. With both song searches and voice input, we’re able to get responses from Google that contain voice output. We’re also seeing a new floating button...
by dbadmin | Dec 19, 2025 | Authority Insights, ChatGPT, News, OpenAI
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT on Android may soon let you add homescreen shortcuts for specific chats. We’ve found OpenAI testing this feature with ChatGPT’s latest Android version. It could allow shortcuts for an unlimited number of chats...
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...
