by dbadmin | Feb 6, 2026 | Google, Google Play Services, News
TL;DR Android owners installing Google Play system updates noticed their software date rolling back to November from January. Google now characterizes the appearance of that November date as a “display-only” issue. Google is working to fix the update so it starts...
by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Google, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Users are reporting that the latest Google Play system update reverts their version from January 2026 to November 2025. Reports are largely from Google Pixel users, but the issue affects phones from other Android brands...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Apple, Apple iOS, Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Apple TL;DR Google is developing an iOS’ NameDrop-like feature for Android, internally referred to as “Gesture Exchange” and “Contact Exchange.” The functionality uses a gesture and is likely driven by NFC to share contact information. Much like they can on...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Google, Google Play Services, News
TL;DR Google Play System updates deliver crucial features to Android devices, but uninstalling problematic ones has been tricky. Google has offered a rollback tool, but that requires connecting to a computer over the Android Debug Bridge. Right now, Google is rolling...
by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Google, Google Pixel, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an integrated live video experience for emergency calls with the November update to Play Services. The feature could be exclusive to Pixel phones initially and will allow them to share a live video...
by dbadmin | Sep 2, 2025 | Android, Google, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more. The backup and restore...
