Google Lens is trying out an interface with Android’s new embedded photo picker for a seamless way to privately request photos

Other than this, Google Lens shortcut in the search bar no longer opens the camera UI first.

✅ Details/Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/lens-select-photos-3636155/

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Does your Google Photos app look different today? Here's what's changed

It’s still the same Memories feature, but it suddenly looks more fun

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-memories-carousel-redesign-3636414/

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New Spotify update puts song lyrics exactly where you want them

A new server-side update is moving lyrics directly onto the Now Playing screen for easier access while you listen.

✅ Check screenshots & Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-now-playing-interface-lyrics-update-3636643/

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Spotify might bring back a feature everyone loved till 2018 (APK teardown)

You might finally be able to pick a real username on Spotify instead of that auto-generated alphanumeric jumble.

✅ More details - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-editable-usernames-3636618/

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The new contact sharing UI is now rolling out in Google Contacts app.

Version • 4.71.82.856460119

Spotted it back in November.

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Android CallCore is the new Google app which will provide necessary infrastructure for call Scam Detection feature on S26 Ultra

You can expect Scam Detection to be available on more Android devices in 2026

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-android-callcore-support-3636978/

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YouTube now blocking video downloaders, following crackdown on ad blockers, third-party clients, and background playback workarounds

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/01/30/youtube-blocking-video-downloaders-premium-crackdown/

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🚨 AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap [26 - 31 Jan, 2026]

Scam detection on S26 series, reactions support in Google message on wearOS, Spotify, Google Photos new changes and more

👉 Check here - https://thespandroid.blogspot.com/2026/02/weekly-google-android-feature-recap-3.html

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This is our first look at Google's Pixel-like camera app for Android PCs

Pretty barebone currently, but can expect more features similar to existing Chromebook camera app

✅ Details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-desktop-camera-app-3637089/

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Google Messages is bringing back the message editing history feature that was quietly removed

It was removed with the new message details UI back in July 2025.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-edit-history-return-apk-teardown-3637127/

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New theme packs for your Pixel phone are coming soon, but dont hold your breath on AI icons

AI-based icon theming may not arrive before Android 17 (CinnamonBun)

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-theme-packs-3637156/

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Google Desktop Camera (from Aluminium OS)

Just a simple camera app that can take pictures, record video and scan documents.

The UI is optimised for desktops, so it looks a little weird on phones with portrait orientation with shutter button on the right side.

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Google Maps community edits could soon get a major Gemini makeover

A new chatbot-style interface discovered in code suggests users could soon use natural language to update local listings.

✅ Details/Video - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-gemini-suggest-an-edit-apk-teardown-3637395/

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AI overviews in Gmail app on Android 👀

This is currently available only on the web version for Pro/Ultra plan users in US

Other new feature which are coming to Gmail on Android -
1. Bills & Travels labels
2. Ability to create, edit and delete labels

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AluminiumOS isn't arriving anytime soon. The full release will happen in 2028. In 2026, it will offer ALOS only to "commercial trusted testers"

Source - The Verge

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Google has started rolling out monthly software update for February 2026 on the mentioned Google Pixel devices

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Just in case you don't know, this is the reason why 7/7Pro didn't get the february update.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-risk-based-security-updates-3597466/

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Google Meet's real-time Speech Translation feature is getting ready to go mobile

Currently it supports real-time speech translation for select languages, but only on computers.

✅ Details/Screenshot - https://www.androidauthority.com/meet-speech-translation-android-3637585/

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Gemini gets one step closer to controlling other apps on your Android phone

Gemini could help you place orders online or hail rides without you needing to actively touch the phone.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-automation-control-other-apps-3637733/

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Gemini’s next big feature could turn it into your personal travel guide

A new Map Area attachment button suggests Gemini could soon get a more visual way to explore new locations.

✅ More details in the article - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-map-area-attachment-apk-teardown-3637744/

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Google is working on a feature called “Characters,” similar to the Likeness feature on the Galaxy XR

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-3d-avatar-apple-vision-pro-persona-3637772/

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