Android Canary Adds Sleek Background Blur Launch Effect
Android Canary has a slick new app-launch effect which blurs the background when launching an app ✅ Details and demo video - https://t.co/4C1rew8y2z
Android 17 Introduces Automatic SIM Lock Protection
First look: Here's how Android's automatic SIM lock protection works The feature could be available for users with Android 17. We spotted it earlier in Android 17 beta 2. ✅ Details and more screenshots - https://t.co/pYFvbx2twB https://t.co/3767pTzPYr
Android 17 Adds Hearing‑aid Friendly Alert Controls
Android 17 could introduce new accessibility options specifically designed to improve the experience for users with Bluetooth hearing aids. The options prevent sudden alerts for notifications or alarms from blasting in the users’ ears. ✅ Details & screenshot - https://t.co/zuYB2JNdn7
Android March Canary Brings App Lock, Bubbles, New UI
Android's March Canary update is live and here's everything we've spotted so far The update introduces several new features. • App lock • App bubbles • New screen recording UI • Blur for widget picker • Separate wifi/mobile QS tile ✅ More details here with screenshots -...
Google Details New Advanced Sideloading Flow for Android
Google reveals details about the advanced flow for sideloading apps on Android from unverified developers https://t.co/wv1k3Sujzz
ChatGPT to Incorporate OpenAI's Sora Video Model
It looks like those rumors of ChatGPT adding Sora integration were right Evidence mounts that OpenAI’s Sora video model is being folded into ChatGPT ✅ Details - https://t.co/h7EweDaPYo #ChatGPT #AI https://t.co/T8cuCiwoc8
Spotify to Add Play and Save Receipts for Shared Songs
No more ghosting: Spotify may soon let you see if your friends actually played the songs you shared Spotify is working on "Played Receipts" and "Saved Receipts" for its in-app message conversations ✅ Details - https://t.co/PaRW7qrYXm #Spotify #Music https://t.co/OBXjQfZyc2
Google Maps Adds New FAB for Easy Location Sharing
📍 Google Maps making it easier to share your current location with a new FAB Google is also testing changes to the additional options UI while navigating with Maps. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/mnADVnow0D https://t.co/SJjhX9Kuob
Google Tests Discover Tab and UI Overhaul in Gemini
Google is quietly testing a Discover tab in Gemini app, alongside a host of UI changes We found changes to the sidebar, overlay controls, and how Gemini shows its thought process in our latest APK teardown. ✅ Details & screenshots - https://t.co/Nvgp3p6CTS...
Google Rolls Back Photos Editor Changes, Tests TikTok‑style Feed
Google is reversing some of the changes it made to the photo editors inside the Photos app Along with the re-redesign, Google is also testing a new Explore feed inspired by TikTok. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/B39U55g3IN
Samsung S26 Ultra Cases Fail 25W Wireless Charging
Samsung's own S26 Ultra cases can't reliably deliver the 25W wireless charging it advertises, claims dbrand ✅ Details - https://t.co/eDbr8A7clm https://t.co/8RcwPC1y4b
Gemini Adds Markup‑driven Editing for Nano Banana Images
Gemini app preps some powerful new tools for editing Nano Banana images You’ll soon be able to describe Gemini image edits as you mark them up. ✅ Details - https://t.co/JBYqNRiabV https://t.co/mU7nA8UkXI
Google Gemini Adds Conversation Branching for New Chat Threads
Google Gemini to introduce conversation branching, allowing users to spin off new chats from existing threads ✅ Details - https://t.co/YWlr5TfWB4 #Gemini #AI https://t.co/fpqcu9aEmd
Android Switch Introduces Desktop Onboarding Preview
First look: What to expect when setting up an Android desktop PC New onboarding screens in Android Switch reveal some of the early messages desktop users could expect ✅ Details and screenshot - https://t.co/7S9a81hEKJ https://t.co/p3DUmfoXdJ
Spotify Previews Smart‑glass App with Lyrics Overlay
Spotify is getting ready for its debut on smart glasses Beta version of the app hints at “Now Playing” and “Lyrics” displayed on the screen ✅ Details - https://t.co/z4MUbWFgnH #Spotify #Music #XR https://t.co/BTOKGy6C3A
Google Plans Colorful Gradient Redesign for Circle to Search
Google might be getting ready to give Circle to Search a colorful makeover The current white outline may be replaced with a colorful gradient trail ✅ Details and demo video - https://t.co/Ld1m9FGkYN https://t.co/ggMcgkQ7hc
Google Translate Launches Six Sleek Shortcut Widgets
Google Translate app is rolling out 6 new widgets. These new widgets just act as a shortcut for different features in the Translate app, but they are proper widgets and don't look ugly as regular shortcuts. I spotted them first back...
Google News to Offer Transcripts for AI Audio Briefings
Google News may soon let you read transcripts of its AI-generated audio news briefings ✅ Details and video demo - https://t.co/yDMVhGVGcp https://t.co/Q1sn3R7ioV
Google Clock Update Adds Fresh Weather Icons, Alarm UI Tweaks
🕒 Google Clock's newest update brings new weather icons and some UI changes on the alarm screen ✅ Details and more screenshots - https://t.co/yz8BMLjUXg https://t.co/nvrhVaVT1A
Google Maps Adds Custom Bike Avatar for Cyclists
🚴♂️ Your Google Maps cycling trips are about to get a visual upgrade Cyclists may soon be able to swap the standard blue arrow for a custom Bicycle navigation avatar ✅ Details - https://t.co/X0tXnDRb6F https://t.co/XMDq7r06Z2
Spotify to Add Mobile Playlist Folder Editing
Spotify could soon let you create, rename and delete Playlist Folder right from your phone Currently playlist folder management is available on web/desktop app only. ✅ Details - https://t.co/ibRiCf8mCs https://t.co/1bf3ogpsJt
Google Messages Adds Selective Text Copying Feature
Google Messages is finally starting to roll out selective text copying, so you no longer have to copy the entire message ✅ Details - https://t.co/O9i7cvcpDE https://t.co/6mmqmJbGfN
Android 17 Beta 2 Cracks Down on Accessibility Misuse
Advanced Protection Mode in Android 17 Beta 2 starts clamping down on apps that misuse accessibility services But these could include your favorite automation tools, launchers, or customization apps. ✅ Details - https://t.co/UQzdvkVExT https://t.co/MkNBVjjIfa
Galaxy S26 Ultra's Flagship Feature Becomes Biggest Gripe
The Galaxy S26 Ultra's headline feature is turning out to be its biggest complaint ✅ Details - https://t.co/hrG11Bk1eC https://t.co/kMg5Kc5Ifj
Android 17 Beta 2 Thins Permission Dialog Buttons
Thickness of buttons in the permission dialog has been tweaked in Android 17 beta 2 https://t.co/LAvEPTri2B
Gemini Wear OS Gets Revamped Weather Card with Expressive UI
Gemini for Wear OS is getting a major weather card makeover with some much needed additions Following a similar update on Android phones, Google is bringing a more expressive UI to your wrist ✅ More screenshots and video - https://t.co/8mPtB3dUur https://t.co/W3KbXY1OTR
Google Messages to Add Shield Against SMS Phishing
Google Messages may soon gain a new shield against SMS blasters A recent beta update reveals code for a dedicated protection feature to thwart localized phishing scams ✅ Details - https://t.co/lgOwSiOpRO
Google Adds Toggle: Classic Search vs AI Ask Photos
Google has started to roll out a new experience that puts you in the driver’s seat, letting you choose between fast classic search and intelligent Ask Photos results. We spotted this first back in January. https://t.co/EZr3Z97gqU
Android 17 Beta 2 Adopts Chrome OS Security for USB4 Devices
Android 17 Beta 2 shows Google borrowing security features from Chrome OS Android implementing support for restricting how Thunderbolt or USB4 devices access system memory ✅ Details - https://t.co/r4ZuuUKTCn https://t.co/mdBUjGwy7y
Advanced Protection Mode to Block Chrome WebGPU
Android's Advanced Protection Mode may soon start disabling WebGPU in chrome to protect against security threats ✅ Details & screenshot - https://t.co/c6KBB1avG2 https://t.co/XWUB3K7om6
March Update Disrupts Pixel Watch SpO2, Temperature Tracking
Some Pixel Watch users say March update broke SpO2 and skin temperature tracking ✅ Details - https://t.co/wLgmfRbjEm https://t.co/4fPwuattpW
Pixel Journal Adds Media Controls, Full-Screen Video, Reminder Upgrades
Pixel Journal is working on a revamp with media layout controls, full-screen videos, and more control over reminders ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/EXl1QeyjV8 https://t.co/fTi47uvAIX
ChatGPT Adds Session Memory, New Image Editor UI
ChatGPT is testing features that let the app remember exactly where you left off, even after a force close. Plus, a new UI for image editing and "fun facts" profiles ✅ More details with video & screenshots - https://t.co/RIA2gNcrVA #ChatGPT #AI https://t.co/5MNYhXrnns
Pixel Weather Gets Clearer Icons and UI Tweaks
🌤️ Pixel Weather app update brings new weather icons for improved contrast and clarity along with some UI tweaks ✅ Check details and all screenshots - https://t.co/KdrRQb6XnV https://t.co/U7NQDg6irN
Gemini Live Adds Combined Video‑share Button and Fullscreen Drag Handle
Gemini Live has some more tricks in the works for its overlay bar Combined video and screen sharing buttons and a drag handle to go full screen ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/sBIpPy2cH1 https://t.co/4JSPOgTwna
Google Adds Android UI for Scheduling Gemini Actions
Google is working on a new way for users to create scheduled actions in Gemini on Android This includes a UI that allows users to name, describe, and schedule these actions — just like on the web. ✅ Details and screenshots -...
Gemini Projects Rebranded as Notebooks, Integrated with NotebookLM
Gemini "Projects" may get a new name and a powerful NotebookLM tie-in Leaked strings reveal "Notebooks" will let users group chats by topic and share sources between Gemini and NotebookLM ✅ More details - https://t.co/48rQwIdXWM https://t.co/yLmaIQWa2i
Google Launches Registered App Stores to Simplify Sideloading
Google is introducing a program that makes sideloading qualified app stores even easier. Google's new Registered App Stores program will provide a more streamlined installation flow for Android app stores that meet certain quality and safety benchmarks This Registered App Store...
Quick Share AirDrop Expands to OPPO and Mediatek Devices
It's good to see Airdrop via Quick Share expanding to more devices from other manufacturers with support for devices powered by Mediatek chipsets as well.
Google Contacts Unveils New UI for Calling Cards
🖼️📞 Google Contacts app is rolling out the new UI for the contact details page for contacts that have a calling card set up. We spotted this first two weeks ago, now available with version 4.73 and above. https://t.co/ksbzi9vP42
Google Photos Android Adds Manual Stacks, Floating Navigation Bar
Google Photos for Android finally prepares to catch up with iOS features like manual photo stacks and the floating navigation bar Along with Expressive UI changes to the backup section. ✅ Details & Screenshots - https://t.co/UQWqd5oXYo https://t.co/VM5CGRWnDv
Create Custom AI Icons on Pixel with New Feature
Here is how you can generate custom AI icons in Google Pixel with the latest feature drop. It already has some inbuilt AI icons. It doesn't let you enter your own prompts and works similar to how you generate AI wallpapers...
At a Glance Adds Transit, Market, and Sports Updates
At a Glance's new tricks are great news for commuters, traders, and sports fans Transit Mode integration, better info for market monitors, and live sport scores are part of the deal. ✅ Details - https://t.co/3JE0iWyFCi https://t.co/aROTeq9D7n
Pixel 10 Introduces Comfort View to Ease Eye Strain
Google is introducing Comfort View on the Pixel 10 series to reduce visual strain from bright and saturated colors Comfort View will be available across the entire Pixel 10 flagship lineup. ✅ Details - https://t.co/aIb0ih4CJ2 https://t.co/cX6g63ClIm
Pixel 8+ Launches Android Desktop Mode via USB‑C
After months of testing, Android Desktop Mode finally arrives with the March Pixel Drop Pixel 8 and newer models can connect to external displays via USB-C for a full desktop experience. ✅ Details - https://t.co/aNdJFEcCCY https://t.co/iJZbZIbTHI
Pixel 9 Journal Gets Generative AI Features
Google has announced that Journal app users on the Pixel 9 series will finally get a taste of the app’s generative AI smarts, including reflections, Revisit Topics, and Mood ID. ✅ Details - https://t.co/vy1DF5BM3T https://t.co/76IUkP6vtJ
Pixel Drop March 2026 Adds AI Icons, SpongeBob Themes
The March 2026 Pixel Drop is now available for supported Pixel devices, introducing several new features and expanding others • Custom AI- Generated Icons • SpongeBob theme packs • New Now Playing app • Sports, Finance & commute on at a glance ✅ Check everything...
Google Maps Adopts New Blurred Gradient Icon on Android
📍 Google Maps app just got the new gradient style icon on Android The icon retains the four core colors used by Google apps, but uses severe blur to blend them together. ✅ Details - https://t.co/Uubf0Q0jT1 https://t.co/94ScG8FUdB
Pixel Gets Three New SpongeBob Themes, Limited-Time
Your Google Pixel device has now 3 new SpongeBob based theme packs This again seems to be a promotional theme pack which will be available to download until May 1, 2026. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/lcmWzlwWSq https://t.co/3NvCjOGo8t
Google Messages Adds 30‑day Trash for Chat Recovery
First look: Google Messages' Trash feature adds a safety net for your chats A new 30-day holding period gives users a chance to restore conversations before permanent removal. We spotted this first back in October 2025 ✅ Details with more screenshots -...