Google could soon give you much more control over your Android backups
…that might be changing soon. We were able to take a peek at a new feature in the latest v26.22.30 beta version of Google Play Services that hints at a…
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Google Messages is making it easier to spot RCS marketing spam
…Since Google has already detailed the changes, these should roll out to all users soon. ⚠️ An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on…
Android Auto bug makes your signal bars vanish, but no need to panic just yet
…By • March 31, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR A recent Android Auto bug is causing the signal strength icon to disappear for some users. The issue…
Amazon Music starts playing ads for some Prime users, but the US is safe... for now
…Streaming and entertainment Amazon Music starts playing ads for some Prime users, but the US is safe... for now Amazon sets the record straight on changes to ads in Music Prime. By…
Why Gmail’s latest storage change should make everyone upset
…By • 3 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority Google is testing a rather interesting change to Gmail. New users found that they were restricted to just 5GB of…
This smart TV brand crossed a big line with its absurd ad antics — and users aren't happy
…According to those reports, some users were even seeing ads appearing when changing channels. Hisense has responded in a statement, saying the ads were part of a limited “spot test” conducted in…
Google Keep's latest test ruins its airy interface
…These haven’t been rolled out to the public yet, which means Google can reverse or amend them before it brings them to the users. Alas, some users have already started to…
Apple takes a step towards Android by opening up Siri to third-party AI in IOS 27
…That setup could change dramatically in iOS 27. Bloomberg reports that Apple is opening its voice assistant to rival AI services, and that includes Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and any…
Google Messages' easiest pairing method is about to disappear
…been warning users that it won’t allow QR code pairing for much longer . Users will instead have to sign in using their Google account credentials. It seems the change will soon…
Pixel's Take a Message feature just expanded to a major new market
…Reddit user SavageSkaram The user is part of the Phone app beta and Google Play Services beta. Based on previous trends, the rollout is likely a server-side switch tied to the…