by dbadmin | Apr 16, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, WhatsApp
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority An Android Authority teardown has revealed that WhatsApp could get screenshot detection for the status feature. This comes over a decade after Snapchat first introduced screenshot detection for its stories. There’s no sign...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | AI, Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Earlier today, Google rolled out Veo 2 support for Gemini Advanced users, allowing them to use generative AI to create short video clips. We have evidence that Google could make this a “freemium” feature so you wouldn’t need a Gemini Advanced subscription. Although...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Android apps, Authority Insights, News, Uber
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Uber is working on adding a “Simple Mode” to the app. Simple Mode simplifies the UI for added clarity. Only essential booking details are shown for easier use. If you live in the US, you may not be familiar with Uber Lite....
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Google app’s latest beta includes code for a new contextual selection feature, similar to Circle to Search, for use within Gemini Live. During Gemini Live screen-sharing sessions, users will soon be able to summon a...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
With the upcoming Android 16 update, more Android phones will be getting access to Android’s Identity Check feature. Currently, only Pixel and Samsung phones have this feature. When Identity Check is enabled, biometric authentication will be required to change many...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, Google Pixel Watch, Google Pixel Watch 2, Google Pixel Watch 3, Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Google is working on a “Raise to Talk” gesture for Wear OS smartwatches, which could seemingly allow users to trigger Google Assistant/Gemini by lifting their smartwatch. The feature appears similar to Apple’s Raise to Speak...
