Ryan Haines / Android Authority Tl; DR Google can finally add a double tape gesture to turn off the screen on Pixel phones, a common feature available on competing devices. The evidence of this locking screen gesture appeared in the last Android 16 Beta, and it works as expected, although it is not yet activated…
Summary Google can ignore Android 15 for television, moving directly to Android 16. Android TV versions can move on to a biféneral schedule. Many Android phones have so far received their respective update from Android 15, but if you have something powerful Android that is not a smartphone or a tablet, your mileage can vary….
What you need to know The assistant driving mode in Google Maps has officially disappeared, confirmed the company. The assistant driving mode is another characteristic of the victim of the transition of Gemini, which is currently underway. The functionality lost most of its features in February 2024, and only a media control bar and a…
Summary Android 16 will block new USB connections when the phone is locked, protecting it from physical attacks. This feature works by deactivating the signaling of USB data until the phone is unlocked. Other safety features such as application breeding restrictions are expected, improving the overall protection of peripherals. Safety experts have told us for…
Google is Gmail update deposit For mobile users through Android and iOS, with some design updates and new access to AI features. The Android tablet and the foldable owners will have a more flexible Gmail application interface which allows them to slide the divider to adjust the list and the conversation windows to the size…
Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 + and Galaxy S23 Ultra Owners in the United States get an excellent weekend gift: Samsung began to deploy the ONE UI 7 (Android 15) update to the Galaxy S23 range at Statside. This is a surprise, because with the exception of Korea, all the markets had to obtain the update…
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Tl; DR Google adds an optional Android 16 functionality to deactivate USB data access when the phone is locked for improved safety. This protects against attackers against the use of USB devices to extract data or bypass the locking screen on lost or confiscated phones. Attached to the new advanced…
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Tl; DR Google Translate is working on a new practice functionality that could help users practice a language. We have activated the functionality button during the translation between English and Spanish, although the functionality itself is not yet functional. The practice function requires access to the microphone, which suggests the…
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority OPENAI performs its advanced research and analysis functionality, Deep Research, more broadly available. Originally launched in February as an exclusive offer for Chatgpt Pro users, the tool will now be accessible to users on Chatgpt Plus, Team and Pro Plans, as well as free users via a new light version….
In early April, Google published the latest Android distribution numbers. The last update took place 11 months earlier, Android 15 making its debut in these statistics. As of April 1, Android 15 represented 4.5% of the devices. The new version was published in AOSP in early September. This should include stable versions of pixel (mid-October),…