by dbadmin | Oct 10, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A new feature called “Insights” has been found in the Google Messages beta. Insights shows up as a button that appears when others share a link with you. It comes with the Gemini icon. The feature is likely meant to...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR We were able to activate a new Gemini integration in the latest Google Maps beta. Gemini will eventually replace the Google Assistant for hands-free control during navigation. The change isn’t live in any user-facing version of Maps, but we expect it could be...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR An Ask Maps chip is being added to the homepage of the Google Maps app. Tapping on the chip opens a bottom sheet that resembles the UI of the Gemini app. The feature is still a work in progress, as there are a few issues....
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Bixby, News, Samsung, Samsung Bixby
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update is expected to include a new automatic call screening feature. New code suggests that users will have multiple control options to customize when automatic call screening is in use,...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google TV, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google TV may soon use Gemini to generate animated videos in response to questions. This might utilize a feature called Sparkify, which uses Gemini and Veo to create videos to help kids learn concepts or help them study....
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google TV, News, Streaming
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google TV could check if you’re still watching a channel. Google TV would run these checks if you haven’t used your remote in a while. The platform would then stop playing...