by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Home, News
TL;DR Gemini has begun replacing Assistant in Google Home as part of an Early Access program. So far, Gemini for Home has only been available to users in the US. Google now shares that access is spreading to Canada, including French support arriving next year. Gemini...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Google, Google Wear OS, News
TL;DR Google revived its Androidify app back in September, with AI-created custom bugdroid avatars. Shortly thereafter, we spotted work on a Wear OS version, but it wasn’t yet public. Today Androidify for Wear OS formally launches, letting you make your own...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Google Pixel, Guides
If you’re a Pixel user, you’re probably used to Google’s steady stream of software updates. In addition to major Android OS upgrades, the company releases monthly security patches. Typically, there’s just one security update per month, but December has suddenly given...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Features, Google, Streaming, YouTube, YouTube Premium
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I often come across a quick search or video that I’d rather watch in incognito on YouTube. It’s usually related to a temporary interest or research — planning for a trip, comparing products before a purchase, lots of...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google had removed the ability to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store. Users had to visit app settings in the settings menu to uninstall system app updates. The change appears to have been reverted,...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2025 | Google, News
Credit: Jay Bonggolto / Android Authority TL;DR Google News is rolling out audio briefings for people who’d rather listen than read. You get a dedicated Listen tab with a proper audio player, and briefings include clear source attribution and one-tap links to full...
