by dbadmin | Feb 18, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10a, News
TL;DR Google has confirmed to Android Authority that the Pixel 10a uses the Exynos Modem 5400. This is the same modem seen in the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 range, and newer than the Pixel 9a’s modem. This new modem also enables satellite connectivity on the Pixel 10a....
by dbadmin | Feb 17, 2026 | Chromebooks, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 11, News
TL;DR Google is developing a new advanced face unlock system called “Project Toscana” for Pixel phones and Chromebooks. Toscana is designed to perform better in challenging lighting conditions than Google’s current face unlock feature on Pixels. This aligns with...
by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Google, Google Photos, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Longtime Google Photos users are complaining that Magic Eraser no longer works as well as it used to. Users say the tool now struggles with small, precise edits, performing reliably only when removing larger objects. The...
by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Android 17, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel Launcher search bar in Android 17 Beta 1 is now the Google widget. Hidden settings discovered in the beta suggest users will eventually be able to select third-party search providers like DuckDuckGo. These...
by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing to turn Pixel’s Now Playing feature into a standalone app distributed via the Play Store. Our findings suggest the app won’t be installable on all Android devices, pointing to continued Pixel...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Android 17, Google, Google Pixel, Guides
Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While Google initially intended to release Android 17 Beta 1 today, it looks...
