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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Spotify appears to be working on a new music-guessing game for its Android app

The company previously acquired Heardle, which offered a similar experience on the web but abandoned it in 2023

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-song-guessing-3637637/

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Google is testing a cleaner Gemini overlay at the cost of some of its best features

A future update may bury one-tap actions like "Ask about place" and screen sharing inside the overlay's Plus menu.

✅ More details/screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-overlay-button-cleanup-apk-teardown-3637805/

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Google Photos could soon let you choose a cleaner look for your library, and here's your first look

The new toggle will allow users to hide date labels for a sleek, immersive gallery experience.

✅ Details/video demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-hide-date-labels-apk-teardown-3638120/

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New Customization Tools Coming to Google Photos Collage Maker

Giving users more control over how their collages look

✅ Details/Video/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-collage-maker-update-3638148/

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Google Photos is testing a faster way to reach your on-device folders with a new shortcut

New Expressive UI changes in -
• Collections tab
• Photo details
• Backup settings

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-on-device-folder-shortcut-apk-teardown-3638152/

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🚨 Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is headed to other Android devices soon, not just older Pixel phones.

✅ Source - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-airdrop-expansion-3638222/

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Some Google Pixel users report loud audio popping issue on Android 16 QPR2

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/02/06/google-pixel-loud-audio-popping-on-android-16-qpr2/

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Gboard is working on a new setting that changes how emoji are scaled

Right now, emoji scale with display size, not font size.

🙂 Details and Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-emoji-size-3638227/

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