by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2024 | Android 15, Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, News
If you record or cast a single app in Android, you currently have to stop recording or casting in order to change which app you’re sharing. Google is working on a feature that will let you change the app you’re sharing without ending your screen recording or casting...
by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2024 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, News
Google is testing a new AI button on the lock screen that sits below the fingerprint reader. It’s not clear what the AI button is for since it’s currently not functional, though. It’s possible it’ll be used to launch some Gemini-related feature in the future, but it’s...
by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2024 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Home, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The unannounced Google Home extension for Gemini won’t initially roll out to all users directly. Instead, the extension will first appear as a public preview. The preview is not available yet, but we were able to activate...
by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2024 | Epic Games, Google, Google Play, News
Epic has just received a big win in its fight against Google’s Play Store policies. Google can’t stop third party app stores, and is now being forced to play nicely with them. An injunction goes into effect on November 1 that would force Google to changes its policies...
by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2024 | Android, News, Polls
How do you know when an idea’s a good one? If you had the resources, you could probably design a great smartphone unlike any that’s been seen before, but would it be a success? Manufacturers roll the dice just like that all the time, and while they’ve got plenty of...
by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2024 | Android 16, Google, News
The Android taskbar may soon be able to show the two most recently used apps. Currently, the taskbar shows up to 6 pinned apps and 2 suggested apps. Code in the latest Android 15 QPR1 beta replaces app suggestions with recent apps. Android tablets are usually large...