Google's building a better way for Android to protect more of you from scam calls

Verified caller feature lets select bank apps check incoming calls for number spoofing scams

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-verified-caller-3656752/

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Android Auto is still working on climate control settings, and here's an early look at the new UI

It's been almost a year since we spotted this first 🫠

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-verified-caller-3656752/

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✨ Here's your first look at Gemini 'Your Day' in action

Gemini's upcoming 'Your Day' tool looks a lot like Google Now reborn

✅ Details & more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-your-day-3657108/

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New customization options in Google Messages could include the ability to set your own images as backgrounds, mix and match elements, and more

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-chat-customization-themes-3657175/

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Is this a good idea? ChatGPT could soon remember your face

It might be for those who frequently hop onto new trends for AI images styles.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-face-reference-photo-3658042/

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Your Google Pixel may finally start letting you set custom ringtones for each SIM card

Some phone manufacturers already offer this feature for dual SIM users for a long time

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-dual-sim-ringtones-3657856/

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Android 17 beta 4 coming

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Android 17 beta 4 is here

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Android 17 Beta 4 finally reveals Google's new Easter Egg

Low-key the best part of every new Android release

✅ Details/Demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-easter-egg-3658364/

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Android 17 Beta 4 makes internal reference to an in-development notification tool called Pixel Glow.

Pixel Glow uses “subtle light and color” when your phone is face-down to let you know when things happen.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-glow-3658443/

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First Galaxy S26 Ultra green line video surfaces, but there’s reason to doubt it

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/04/20/first-galaxy-s26-ultra-green-line-surfaces-but-reason-to-doubt/

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🎨 Google is testing a more vibrant, organized Gemini app, and I hope it sticks

New background color, new sidebar and new minimal icons

✅ Check all screenshots and details here - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-android-colorful-upgrade-3659835/

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WhatsApp confirms you can no longer create new Avatars, but existing stickers will stay

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/04/23/whatsapp-cannot-create-new-avatars-stickers/

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Pixel Watch Fall Detection will soon require a Google account sign-in

There should be a multi-day grace period before Google disables access.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-fall-detection-account-3659960/

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Google Photos is testing a big redesign for the Collections tab

A tidier layout with collapsible sections appears to be in the works.

✅ Check details with more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-collections-redesign-apk-teardown-3660010/

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🎨 Android's Linux Terminal app just got a lot more colorful with theme support

The latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 adds a dedicated theme menu with support for custom Alacritty .toml imports.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-linux-terminal-themes-3660672/

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Android's Linux Terminal introduces display resolution option in Android 17 beta

These options apply specifically to the graphical interface that lets you run apps

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/androids-linux-terminal-performance-vs-quality-3660716/

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Google Messages bug is randomly deleting text history for some, Galaxy A52 users largely affected

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/04/27/google-messages-deleting-text-history-for-some-users/

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Here's your first look at Gemini's upcoming animated backgrounds that respond to your queries

These changes appear to be part of the big Gemini UI overhaul Google promised late last year.

✅ Details/Video Demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-animated-gradient-backgrounds-redesign-3661003/

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Gemini's upcoming daily assistant feature could get a logical new name

Moving away from the "Your day" moniker, Google appears to be settling on "Daily brief" for its proactive AI hub.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-daily-brief-apk-teardown-3661094/

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