by dbadmin | Dec 10, 2025 | Android 17, Android Canary, Authority Insights, News
TL;DR Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, eliminating the need to use third-party app lockers. We...
by dbadmin | Dec 10, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, News, YouTube
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google could be testing an AI chatbot for Discover that would allow users to customize their feed through conversation. Evidence found in the Google app shows a pop-up warning about “discarding conversation” when changing...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Android 17, Android Canary, Authority Insights, Gaming, Gaming Controller, News
TL;DR A new menu found in the latest Android Canary build reveals the UI for a game controller remapping feature likely coming in Android 17. Found under Bluetooth settings, the “Game Controller settings” page allows users to customize inputs for both buttons (“Keys”)...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Chrome, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new Pixel Launcher feature that would display browser tabs in the Search bar’s search results. The feature was spotted in the latest Android Canary release, but it isn’t currently functional. This...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google rebranded the “Pixel Tips” app to “My Pixel” alongside the Pixel 10 launch, refreshing its design and adding new tabs. The full app experience was initially limited to five regions, including the US, UK, and...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Health
TL;DR Samsung Health is working on some new tools for your hearing health. A Noise card on the app’s home screen will let you quickly evaluate your daily exposure. Advanced Measurement will let users set specific volume level targets for warning notifications. Lots of...
