by dbadmin | Feb 12, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a “Copy” button in the share sheet that lets users copy and paste images directly into other apps without downloading them first. The new sharing approach will avoid unwanted downloads by allowing users to...
by dbadmin | Feb 12, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel, News, VPN
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s free VPN for Pixel phones is getting a useful upgrade. Its quick settings tiles now show the VPN’s status. The update has reportedly begun rolling out as part of a server-side flip. If you use the built-in...
by dbadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | Apple, Foldable Phones, Google, News, Samsung
TL;DR Book-style foldables have never outsold their clamshell counterparts by more than a few percent, with 52% of buyers choosing larger models in 2025. In 2026, book-style foldables are expected to pull away, claiming 65% of the market in Counterpoint Research’s...
by dbadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | Android 17, Google, News
TL;DR Google teased Android 17 Beta 1 last night, and was initially planning to release the software today. That no longer appears to be happening, and Google now tells us the Beta will be “coming soon.” If you’re seeing a lot of news about Android 17 today, but can’t...
by dbadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | Google, google meet, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Meet is introducing a “Open in new window” option. Users can select this option to undock shared screen content. The content is moved to a secondary window and can be resized independently. Recently, Google...
by dbadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | Android 17, Google, Google Pixel, Guides
Android fans! It’s time to grab your phone and get ready to download new beta software. As of February 11, the Android 17 Beta has officially been released and is ready for testing. While Google has traditionally started new Android versions with a Developer Preview...