by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Home, News
Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new input features to complement Google Home’s Gemini-powered features. We’ve spotted a new option to add media within Ask Home, a conversational interface to control your smart home or get a gist of the...
by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Home, News, Smart Home
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on revamping the Home Brief feature for Google Home users. Home Brief currently presents a text summary of the day’s events, generated from data collected by connected cameras. Google could soon make...
by dbadmin | Feb 6, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, Material 3 Expressive, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is addressing user complaints by adding a Calling Cards shortcut to the “Organize” tab in the Google Contacts app. The Google Phone app is receiving further Material 3 Expressive updates, specifically bringing a...
by dbadmin | Feb 6, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Wallet, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s upcoming redesign focuses on starring favorite passes for quick access on the home screen. A new “View more” button leads to a management landing page, which then requires another tap to see all passes. The...
by dbadmin | Feb 5, 2026 | Authority Insights, Emoji, Gboard, News
TL;DR Gboard is working on a new setting that changes how emoji are scaled. Right now, emoji scale with display size, not font size. The toggle would allow emoji to grow right along with the text. Even if we sometimes feel a little burnt out on them, it’s hard to deny...
by dbadmin | Feb 5, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new “folder” icon in the main header to provide instant access to on-device media. The Collections tab and Backup settings are set for a visual refresh with more modern, consistent UI elements. The...
