The Ask Home feature in Google Home will soon let you attach images and ask questions based on them

Google is also testing new shortcuts to redo or reset chats

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-gemini-ask-home-3639329/

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Google app reveals a dedicated keyboard shortcut for Gemini and status bar animations for Google’s upcoming desktop platform - AluminiumOS

The animation seems to be related to "Hey Google" setup screen.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-aluminium-os-gemini-integration-apk-teardown-3639334/

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Google might bring one of its best new feature to Gemini Live - Personal Intelligence

Google introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini last month.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-personal-intelligence-3639225/

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Google Maps will soon let you try new features before they are widely rolled out - Through a new "Try new features" section

The first feature that you will be able to try is - Ask Maps (it's different from the existing Gemini feature in Maps)

✨ More details and Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-ask-maps-gemini-apk-teardown-3639448/

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Android Auto will soon let you choose Driving Avatar for your car directly from your car's dashboard

Currently, you can do it only through the Maps app on your phone.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-vehicle-avatar-3639490/

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Google says Android 17 beta 1 is coming soon as it starts rolling out the final Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch.

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🚨 First beta version of Android 17 released for Google Pixel devices

This version focuses on more adaptable Android apps, introduces significant enhancements to camera and media capabilities, new tools
for optimizing connectivity, and expanded profiles for companion devices.

✅ More information here - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-beta-1-3639738/

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Looks like Google messed up and is not releasing the Android 17 beta 1 today, it's cancelled currently.

But it will be released "soon" 🫡

Google didn't update it's documentation and hasn't shared any blog post regarding the release which it always does with such Android updates.

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Google Photos could finally fix one of its most frustrating sharing hurdles

A new "Copy" button in the share sheet will let you paste images into other apps without the hassle of downloading them. There are some Expressive UI changes too.

✅ Details/demo/screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-copy-button-apk-teardown-3640153/

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Spotify is testing a bold new look for its Wear OS app

A redesigned "Now Playing" screen puts album art front and center, while introducing gesture controls for playback.

✅ Details/video - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-wear-os-now-playing-redesign-3640437/

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Google Desktop Camera APK (from Aluminium OS)

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

⬇️ Download from here

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

Can be installed on Android 13+ devices and works fine (tested on OnePlus 13R)

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Android Canary just dropped

Here is your first look at the new Ask Play experience with an improved chat interface that lets you talk to the Play Store like a personal assistant

✅ Details/Video demo - -https://www.androidauthority.com/ask-play-upgrades-3640485

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Google Circle to Search 'Share' button removal is "working as intended"

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/02/13/google-circle-to-search-share-button-removal-is-working-as-intended/

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Google brings back the option to activate Driving mode only when the phone is connected to a vehicle's Bluetooth

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-driving-mode-annoyance-fix-3640721/

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Google Translate is getting 5 new widgets — but not the ones we wanted

These 5 widgets take up a large 2x2 space despite being simple shortcuts

✅ Details/screenshots/video - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-translate-widgets-3640586/

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Android’s Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps

This change has been spotted in the latest Android Canary version and could soon make its way to Android 17

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-advanced-protection-mode-accessibility-apk-teardown-3640742/

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🔔 Google prepares a polished look for Android's Live Updates

Adding more visibility to buttons, spotted in Android Canary

✅ Check more details with screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-canary-live-updates-new-look-3640753/

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