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 14, 2026 | Android, Android apps, Apple, Apple iPhone, Features, Google, Google Docs
I think I did it. I think I finally found a system that works for my brain. A system that brings my work and personal lives together under one roof and allows me to stay organized across tasks, documents, and projects — and it’s finally available on Android. This is,...
by dbadmin | Feb 14, 2026 | E-Ink, Features, Google, Google Photos
I own more e-ink devices than any normal person should, yet I’m still waiting for one very specific use case: a true Google Photos-powered E Ink frame. Google has spent years perfecting the ambient photo experience, whether it’s via Chromecast, a Nest Hub, a Pixel...
by dbadmin | Feb 14, 2026 | Android 16, Features, Google
It’s been months since Android 16 made it to the public with a bunch of new features in tow, and the one that I keep coming back to is Live Updates. Each time one of these priority notifications pops up on my screen, I’m happy to see it because it’s exactly the kind...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Android 17, Google, News
TL;DR While Google’s search widget has let users customize one of its shortcuts, the same option has not existed for the Pixel Launcher’s search bar. With Android 17 Beta 1, we finally see the Pixel Launcher pick up that same custom option . Right now, though,...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Android 17, Google, News
TL;DR After testing it in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Android 17 Beta 1 now appears to let all users remove the At a Glance home screen widget. You’ll still see At a Glance on the lock screen, and you gain more space on your home screen for other widgets. Android 17 Beta...
