by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | Android XR, Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new features in the Photos app for Android XR. We’re now seeing in action a “Spatial” tab with media suitable for XR headsets. It is also testing a “Go immersive” option, which may be used to cast images...
by dbadmin | Oct 15, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
The second quarterly release of Android 16 is coming in December, and it’ll bring a whole host of new features to Pixel devices. Pixel users can expect features like auto-themed app icons, an expanded dark theme, icon shape customization, and much more. Since QPR2 is...
by dbadmin | Oct 15, 2025 | Authority Insights, Gmail, Google, News
TL;DR The latest version of the Gmail app contains code for currently unused email label types. One of the labels is for Bills; the other is for Travel. These labels are not yet available in Gmail, but could be enabled soon. Gmail automatically categorizes your emails...
by dbadmin | Oct 15, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A beta build indicates that Android Auto will drop support for Android 8.0/8.1. Google has fixed an issue where the GameSnacks app went missing for some Android Auto users. An update to the settings section has reduced...
by dbadmin | Oct 14, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently rolled out a makeover for Gemini, and it is already testing another new animation for the Gemini overlay. This new animation covers all four edges of the screen and uses gradient-style colors. Google had...
by dbadmin | Oct 14, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Leaked One UI 8.5 code reveals a new Network Battery Saver feature coming to Samsung devices. The feature would utilize Personal Data Intelligence to limit network activity when the phone is not in use, such as during...
