Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode will offer a one-click toggle that enables a plethora of security settings across the OS and even external apps. We’ve spotted the full list of security measures envisaged under ...
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that WhatsApp could get screenshot detection for the status feature. This comes over a decade after Snapchat first introduced screenshot detection for its stories. There’s no sign just ...
TL;DR Earlier today, Google rolled out Veo 2 support for Gemini Advanced users, allowing them to use generative AI to create short video clips. We have evidence that Google could make this a “freemium” feature so you wouldn’t need a ...
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Uber is working on adding a “Simple Mode” to the app. Simple Mode simplifies the UI for added clarity. Only essential booking details are shown for easier use. If you live in the US, ...
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The Google app’s latest beta includes code for a new contextual selection feature, similar to Circle to Search, for use within Gemini Live. During Gemini Live screen-sharing sessions, users will soon be able to ...
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR With the upcoming Android 16 update, more Android phones will be getting access to Android’s Identity Check feature. Currently, only Pixel and Samsung phones have this feature. When Identity Check is enabled, biometric authentication ...
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a “Raise to Talk” gesture for Wear OS smartwatches, which could seemingly allow users to trigger Google Assistant/Gemini by lifting their smartwatch. The feature appears similar to Apple’s Raise to ...
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new “Scheduled actions” feature for Gemini, with options to pause and resume scheduled tasks. There aren’t further clues within the Google app, but we presume it could be similar ...
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is no longer backporting security patches to Android 12 or 12L, as both operating systems have reached end-of-life status. This means that device makers will have to backport security patches on their own ...
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google has raised the requirement for how much flash storage Android devices must have in order to pass the company’s certification program. Starting with Android 15, devices must ship with at least 32GB of ...
