AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google's App Feature Recap [12 - 18 Jan, 2026]

👉 https://thespandroid.blogspot.com/2026/01/weekly-google-android-feature-recap-1.html

Based on the poll, most people want the weekly feature recap back. I am doing this a little bit differently this time, so it can be posted on all my social platforms easily. It will be posted every week on my own blog.

You will be able to find every week's recap on my social media platform by using #WeeklyRecapAD

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Google Messages makes it easier to copy links from RCS chats and it will also let you choose if you want to edit smart replies before sending

But the way copying messages works in the app - is still a disaster.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-link-copy-url-3633480/

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Your Pixel 10 could soon get a lot smarter thanks to a major Magic Cue expansion

Data from Google Wallet and Google Tasks could be used to show you relevant information.

✅ Details/Screenshot - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-magic-cue-wallet-tasks-integration-apk-teardown-3633483/

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You all flexing the new voice search UI.

I have an even more newer UI.

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Gemini gets ready for new Live Experimental Features such as Thinking Mode, UI Control and more

Gemini Labs teardown reveals which upgrades could be on their way next

✨ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-experimental-features-3633689/

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Google has started rolling out the option that lets you choose how you want to dismiss your alarms - with a Tap or Swipe. I spotted this feature last week.

It's still a server side rollout and may not be available for everyone.

Google Clock version - 8.5

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Exclusive: Spotify is testing a wild new feature that finally syncs paper books with audiobooks

"Page Match" that will let you seamlessly jump between audiobooks and physical books.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-page-match-3633793/

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Google is working on a new Transit mode for Android to upgrade your daily commute! 🚌✨

Automatic activation based on home and work location, real time updates, automatically turning on bluetooth and more

It might arrive with Android 17.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-transit-mode-3633735/

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The dialogs in Play Store now look better with the increased corner radius.

Top = Old

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Imagine getting a OnePlus Pad 3 the same day as the news of OnePlus being killed slowly by Oppo broke.

Yeah, that's me.

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Google Keep might be losing one of its most useful features completely

APK Teardown suggest that reminders could be stripped from Keep as Google centralizes them in Tasks.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-keep-reminders-removal-apk-teardown-3634171/

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Google Play Store makes it easier to uninstall apps from your other devices. The app listings now show the "Uninstall" option if it is installed on other devices.

The feature was officially mentioned in Play Store changelog in November, 2025 and seems to have started rolling out more widely now.

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