by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Android 17, Google, Google Pixel, Guides
Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While Google initially intended to release Android 17 Beta 1 today, it looks...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Android, Android 17, Google, News
TL;DR Android 17 Beta 1 is now available with big changes for adaptive apps, performance, and media as well as camera tools. Google has reiterated its commitment to releasing continuous Android updates, backed by the Android Canary program. A wide range of Pixel...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 10a, News
TL;DR Newly leaked specs say the Pixel 10a will come with 45-watt wired charging, a major improvement over the 9a’s 23-watt limit. Other specs — display resolution and refresh rate, chipset, RAM, cameras, and battery capacity — are expected to be unchanged. The 10a...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Apple AirDrop, Google, Google Pixel 9, News, Quick Share
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Last year, Google brought AirDrop support to Quick Share for the Pixel 10 series. Google said that this interoperability would eventually come to older Pixels as well. Some Pixel 9 users are reporting that support is now...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Translate, News
TL;DR Google Translate currently offers 2 Android widgets, and appears to be working on 5 more. The new widgets are basically just single-purpose shortcuts to features within the Translate app. Google’s current implementation is a little wonky, making us think these...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2026 | Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is ditching the classic bottom navigation bar in favor of a floating toolbar. The new pill-shaped toolbar floats above your images and combines Photos, Collections, and Create in one compact bar. The update is...
