Google is working on a raise-to-talk feature for Wear OS watches

The feature appears similar to Apple’s Raise to Speak feature for triggering Siri on Apple Watches.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wear-os-raise-to-talk-gemini-trigger-apk-teardown-3544775/

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Google may add a Circle to Search-like feature to Gemini Live's Screen Sharing feature, and we tried it out

This feature would be helpful in narrowing down context during Gemini Live screen-shares

✅ Details/Video Demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-live-circle-to-search-apk-teardown-3544849/

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Google's Video Generation model Veo 2 is now available in Gemini app.

Only for Gemini advanced users probably. You will be able to generate videos from text.

It will be available soon if you don't have it now.

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Official announcement by Google regarding Veo 2 availability

https://blog.google/products/gemini/video-generation/

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Don't want to pay for Gemini Advanced? You might still be able to generate videos using Veo 2.

We have evidence that Google could make this a “freemium” feature so you wouldn’t need a Gemini Advanced subscription.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/veo-2-freemium-3544921/

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WhatsApp could copy Snapchat's screenshot detection for your status

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-screenshot-detection-apk-teardown-3545163/

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Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode will offer a one-click toggle that enables a plethora of security settings across the OS and even external apps.

Feature like call screening, caller ID & spam and many other could be turned on automatically.

✅ List of all features - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-mode-security-features-apk-teardown-3545203/

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Whatsapp is working on new music layouts for status updates (similar to instagram)

Users could soon choose from a few different layouts when adding music to their status updates.

✅ Details & more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-status-update-music-cards-apk-teardown-3545244/

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Android 16 beta 4

Themed icons option no longer shows the beta label. It is visible in the beta 3.

Image : @NYJiggs82

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There is another good news about themed icons in Android 16 beta 4.

Guess? 🌚

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This turned out to be bad news. The guy who tested the thing for me, fked it up.

Gemini could soon be coming to your car with Android Automotive

We've spotted clues that indicate the Google Gemini is coming to your car's inbuilt infotainment system that runs on AAOS.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-android-automotive-apk-teardown-3545540/

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🔥 Here's your first look at Quick Share's upcoming major UI redesign

The overhaul includes simplified Send/Receive landing pages and many changes that seem inspired by the upcoming Material 3 Expressive design.

✅ All Screenshot/Video demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/quick-share-redesign-apk-teardown-3545606/

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"Double-tap to like" finally comes to YouTube Music, letting it catch up with hit short video apps like Instagram and TikTok.

Double tap to like....(Already rolling out)

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-double-tap-to-like-3545952/

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Google has started rolling out the feature which allows you to select text from your browser (some apps as well) and ask directly to Gemini about it.

It's not a wider rollout, so check and report. I spotted this feature back in March.

👤 Video credits : @jan402

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Google Photos' “Ultra HDR” editing option lets users convert regular photos into Ultra HDR after capture.

This option is rolling out to some users already. I spotted this feature back in September 2024 👀

✅ More details/Samples - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-ultra-hdr-option-rollout-3546251/

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Google Chat app on Android could soon get a major upgrade with scheduled messages and Gemini

Soon you won't need third-party workarounds to schedule Google Chat messages.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chat-scheduled-messages-gemini-apk-teardown-3546268/

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New compose box in Google Gemini app on Android (will be available soon)

This is similar to the web version, but adds the new Power Up feature which allows you to turn your simple query into a more detailed query for better context.

You can check the demo of the Power Up feature here.

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