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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Google Wallet will soon let you sort passes alphabetically or by recently opened

The upcoming Wallet redesign will also make accessing your extra passes a bit more complicated.

✅ Details with lots of screenshots and a demo video - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-home-screen-redesign-view-more-button-apk-teardown-3638495/

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Google Contacts app is getting a shortcut for Calling Cards & Call Screen settings gets an Expressive UI makeover

✅ Details & more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-contacts-calling-cards-shortcut-phone-apk-teardown-3638593/

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Statement from Google regarding the Google Play System Update switching to November 2026 after an update.

It was just a "display-only" issue. So someone didn't double check things before it was rolled out to users. 🙂

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🚨 AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap [02 - 06 Feb, 2026]

Google Photos new Collage editor & option to hide dates. Wallet's new pass management screen, Camera from Aluminium OS, Gemini powered suggested editing in Maps and more.

👉 Check here - https://thespandroid.blogspot.com/2026/02/weekly-google-android-feature-recap-3_0327148352.html

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Google Translate’s Gemini-powered “Advanced” mode can be prompt-injected into “chatting” instead of translating

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/02/09/google-translate-advanced-mode-prompt-injection-chatbot/

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Google is working on revamping the Home Brief for Google Home users with a new "Visual Home Brief" feature

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-visual-home-brief-3639290/

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Pixel 10a's store page hints at FaceTime support, but it’s not what you think

Don't hold your breath for a native Android app just yet.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10a-google-store-facetime-mention-3639414/

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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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