by dbadmin | May 2, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
Android 16 will have a new one-click toggle for Advanced Protection Mode, which enables more secure protections across the OS and even with apps. These settings cannot be adjusted, helping ensure a consistent security level. Some first-party apps like Google Messages...
by dbadmin | May 2, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Photos, News
Google’s currently working to catch up with Apple’s headset efforts through Android XR. Google Photos already appears to be preparing to support XR content in the form of spatial video and photos. It’s possible we could see this arrive in the form of a new Photos XR...
by dbadmin | May 1, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
Google is adding expressive new animations to Android for interactions like dismissing notifications and toggling settings. Physics-based notification dismissals, shape-shifting Quick Setting tiles, and a power button ‘squeeze’ effect are incoming. A waveform appears...
by dbadmin | May 1, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Google has made progress with the light theme for Android Auto. There’s no longer an issue with the colors in other apps. Colors now change dynamically with the system. It’s easy to forget, but Android Auto once had a light...
by dbadmin | May 1, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Photos is prepping a minor design change for the Memories carousel to give it a fresh look. The updated design features a heart-shaped border that divides the memory cards into two sections. The top section has a...
by dbadmin | May 1, 2025 | Android apps, Authority Insights, News, Uber
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Uber is working on adding a “Simple Mode” to the app that could simplify the UI for added clarity. Only essential booking details are shown for easier use. Update: The feature is now being piloted in select US cities....
