by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 10a, Versus
The annual smartphone upgrade is fast becoming a thing of the past. This year, with RAM and storage prices spiking, we’re expecting smartphones to get even pricier without delivering the tangible gains in performance and endurance we’ve seen in years past. In short,...
by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new Gemini feature that lets users attach a selected map area directly to their prompts. The Maps UI allows zooming, exploring the current area, and using precise locations for local questions. Gemini...
by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a redesigned attachment sheet in Gemini to replace the current four-button layout. The new UI features larger icons for primary tools and a horizontally scrollable second row for others. These changes...
by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Android Auto, Apple, Apple AirPlay, Apple CarPlay, Google, News
Credit: Apple TL;DR Apple CarPlay could soon allow users to watch videos on the car’s screen. CarPlay has received a dedicated Apple TV app with iOS 26.4 beta, and developers can currently test it. Google announced a similar feature for Android Auto last year, but...
by dbadmin | Feb 18, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Keep, Material 3 Expressive, News
TL;DR Google has slowly been updating the look of the floating action button (FAB) for Material 3 Expressive across its Android apps. Last year we saw new FAB designs getting ready for Google Drive and Google Docs. Now it looks like Google’s preparing the same change...
by dbadmin | Feb 18, 2026 | Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps users are noticing that they can only view a single image of a location when signed out. These users report that they have to sign in to their accounts to view multiple images. It appears that reviews also...
