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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home is now rolling out the new Member access feature to users enrolled in the public preview program. The feature allows users to customize the level of access they want others to have ...

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google app beta users on Android can now choose between different Gemini models. The latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model is also available for testing on Android. This feature gives users more control over their ...

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is killing off the Share apps feature on the Play Store. The feature allows users to send and recieve apps through Quick Share. A similar feature is also available in the Files by ...

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, which means more AI is about to come our way. In preparation for the new lineup, Samsung is detailing how it plans to ensure user safety with a ...

The Qi2 standard has seen hardly any adoption across Android, but has been rumored to be coming in the Galaxy S25 series. As it turns out, that’s probably not happening, but Samsung may be bringing better wireless charging. Qi2 brings ...

Google first introduced its Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy in March of 2023, and an update today aims to simplify the list of what isn’t allowed for Gemini and other first-party tools.  Generative AI models can help you explore, learn, ...

After adding Pixel Screenshots “Save” integration, Circle to Search is updating its shimmer animation to use the four Google colors. Since the January launch, triggering Circle to Search has resulted in a shimmer animation radiating out from the Search bar ...

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. ...

In early 2021, the Google Play Store rolled out a Nearby Share-powered method for sending apps on your device to others. This feature is soon going away. On the Play Store’s “Manage apps & device” page, “Share apps” lets you ...

A new version of Google Play services on Wear OS will see watches download updates using Wi-Fi and cellular networks instead of Bluetooth.  The changelog for version 24.49 of Google Play services has two entries for Wear OS under “System ...