by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Android, Authority Insights, News
Google is testing a new design for the media output switcher in Android 16 Beta 4, updating a UI largely unchanged since its Android 11 debut. Notable changes include moving the “connect a device” button higher and tweaking the volume slider to a thinner, continuous...
by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google is working on a tweak to the UI for the “Rotate” chip in the Photos app. The new UI shows a bar at the bottom that includes the text “Original” and “Rotated.” It allows you to quickly switch between the two orientations....
by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News
Google is testing a cleaner lock screen layout for Pixels that repositions elements of the At a Glance widget. The date and weather are moved below or beside the clock, while the informational complication is separated. Spotted in Android 16 Beta 4, this cleaner...
by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News
Google is working on a lock screen shortcut for the Pixel Thermometer app, aiming to make temperature readings quicker on supported Pixel phones. Found in Android 16 Beta 4 code, this optional shortcut aims to reduce the steps currently needed to open the app via the...
by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Photos is testing a new feature that allows you to download multiple images and videos in bulk to your Android device. This feature was present on the web version of Google Photos, but not on the Android app....
by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a new onboarding/setup screen for Google Photos. The new screen offers a toggle to use mobile data, clarifies backup quality, and emphasizes your profile photo. This should make life a little easier when...
