by dbadmin | Feb 7, 2026 | Features, Google Gemini
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority One prompt. Two minutes of research. $419.20 saved on a single purchase. Thanks, Gemini. I was ready to click buy and spend over two grand on a fancy fitness machine, but the price just seemed excessive. I love a good deal and...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | AI, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR US Senator Elizabeth Warren is questioning Google about its Gemini-powered checkout feature. The senator is concerned that the integration could lead to the exploitation of user data or to manipulating users into paying...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is experimenting with moving contextual actions like “Ask about place” and “Ask about PDF” into the Plus menu in the Gemini overlay. Google could also move the “Share conversation” button to the top-right corner...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Android XR, Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News, Samsung Galaxy XR
TL;DR Gemini could soon let you create your 3D avatars using Gemini. We’ve learned that Google is working on a feature called “Characters,” similar to the Likeness feature on the Galaxy XR or personas created with the Apple Vision headset. The exact utility remains...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s latest app version includes code suggesting users may be able to attach map regions to prompts in Gemini. This functionality would enhance location-based queries by allowing users to visually select areas rather...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
TL;DR Code from the latest Google app beta sheds light on Gemini’s upcoming agentic features on Android. Gemini could help you place orders online or hail rides without you needing to actively touch the phone. While these may be the initial applications, we could see...
