Gemini will let you keep working in other apps as it processes your request

by dbadmin | Dec 24, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News

TL;DR Gemini’s Android overlay does not currently let you leave and resume without starting fresh each time. Google’s working on an update that collapses the overlay into a floating button that lets you resume your session. You can even navigate away while Gemini’s...

Gemini could finally fix its cluttered interface with these changes

by dbadmin | Dec 23, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a single-row floating input box for Gemini’s primary interface to reduce visual clutter and simplify the user experience. The Gemini overlay could gain a new “Tools” icon to house advanced features, such...

No time, no problem: 5 last-minute digital gifts that actually feel personal

by dbadmin | Dec 22, 2025 | Google Gemini, Google Play, Guides, Netflix

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority We’re just a few days away from Christmas, and you haven’t bought any presents yet. No judgment here — we’ve all been there. The problem is that it may be too late to get something shipped, and if you’re like me, the idea of...

Before I knew it, ChatGPT went from a useful tool to time-wasting a habit

by dbadmin | Dec 21, 2025 | AI, ChatGPT, Features, Google Gemini

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority There are plenty of mixed opinions on AI’s potential benefits and harms, but I’ll admit I’ve been somewhat hooked on it from day one. I tend to dive deep into subjects with AI for short bursts that might last hours or...

Is Google turning Gemini into the next big Super App?

by dbadmin | Dec 20, 2025 | Authority Insights, Authority Insights Podcast, Features, Google, Google Gemini

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a potential “Ask Gemini” feature in Google Play Books, whether Gemini is transforming into a “Google Super App”, and a helpful new chatbot interface for navigating complex Google Account settings. The Authority...

4 ways I’m using AI tools to help me with my hobbies

by dbadmin | Dec 20, 2025 | AI, Features, Google Gemini, NotebookLM

Over the past few weeks, I’ve started making an effort to get back into my hobbies. Some of my favorite things to do include gardening and restoring or refurbishing furniture. But since it has been a while since I last did these activities, I’ve enlisted the help of...