Google’s got a new way to update your Pixel’s system sounds
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR A new app called Pixel Audio Services looks like it can deliver new system sounds without requiring a system update. The app is visible…
Google’s Gemini Spark now handles repetitive desktop workflows
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Spark is coming to the Gemini macOS app, letting your Mac automate multi-step tasks like organizing files and creating spreadsheets. You’ll soon be…
Google’s chatty Keep Live and Gmail Live interfaces make first appearance
TL;DR Google has begun testing upcoming conversational features in Keep notes and Gmail. These features were previewed at Google I/O last month, where Google also mentioned a similar feature for…
Google’s personalized AI image generator is now free for US users
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for eligible US users, expanding beyond Google AI subscribers. The feature taps into Personal Intelligence, using…
Google’s Earthquake Alerts system reached 11.4M+ people in Venezuela, giving them seconds or up to two minutes notice before two powerful earthquakes struck (New York Times)
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Google’s first Fitbit Air update could finally fix its biggest annoyance
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has begun rolling out the Fitbit Air’s first post-launch firmware update, bringing bug fixes and general performance improvements. The update could deliver Google’s…
Google’s Pixel home screen organizer looks almost ready for prime time in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android Authority previously discovered that Google is working on an “organizer” feature for Pixel phone home screens. It appears that more progress has been…
Google’s finally working on a Quick Settings tile lock
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google currently allows users to interact with some Quick Settings tiles from locked devices. In Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5, we see initial signs…
Google’s latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 release is out for testers
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Two weeks following the release of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4, today Beta 5 becomes available for testers. While Beta 4 skipped Pixel 6…
Google’s latest Gemini for Home update brings big improvements to voice assistant and your camera
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out several Home updates for the voice assistant and camera AI. The voice assistant has been improved to end conversations more…