It's the beginning of the end for Pixel Studio
Google's latest Pixel Studio update is a major downgrade as it removes magic eraser/reimagine features

Google plans to re-direct Pixel Studio users to Nano Banana in Gemini

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-studio-downgrade-3645101/

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🔓 Android 17 wants to solve the biggest headache with using SIM PIN locks

Google is building a new system for letting the phone automatically handle SIM PIN unlocks.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-sim-pin-3645179/

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Google started rolling out the "Your calling card" feature (in beta) which will allow you to control how your own calling card appears for other people. I spotted this first and shared its progress on AndroidAuthority.

You can set the privacy to your contacts or everyone you talk to. Just like other normal calling cards, your own calling card will sync to Google account, so you don't need to set it up again.

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Gemini app now lets you share multiple images and videos from other apps using Android’s share menu

This ability was previously limited to a single image, and videos previously couldn’t be imported this way at all.

✅ More details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-image-video-import-3645222/

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Android Auto is one step closer to controlling your car's built-in radio tuner

The feature could soon let users search for and play radio stations through its interface.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-radio-support-apk-teardown-3645590/

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🔥 Google Pixel's new Now Playing app is here with Expressive UI and the same old features

✅ Details and screenshots -https://www.androidauthority.com/now-playing-launches-on-play-store-3645830/

Note - Currently available on Android 17 beta only

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First look: Google Messages' Trash feature adds a safety net for your chats

A new 30-day holding period gives users a chance to restore conversations before permanent removal. We spotted this first back in October 2025

✅ Details with more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-trash-apk-teardown-3646088/

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Your Google Pixel device has now 3 new SpongeBob based theme packs

This again seems to be a promotional theme pack which will be available to download until May 1, 2026.

✅ Details and screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-spongebob-theme-pack-apk-teardown-3645974/

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The article related to the "Trash" feature in Google Message got deleted because of a WordPress bug.

We have published the article again which you can read here (updated the link) -
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-trash-apk-teardown-3646088/

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Google Maps app just got the new gradient style icon on Android

The icon retains the four core colors used by Google apps, but uses severe blur to blend them together.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-new-icon-beta-3646052/

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Pixel Feature 💧

This is going to be lit 🔥

And here we go,

• Stable QPR3
• March Pixel Feature Drop
• March Pixel Watch Feature Drop

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At a Glance's new tricks are great news for commuters, traders, and sports fans

Transit Mode integration, better info for market monitors, and live sport scores are part of the deal.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/at-a-glance-updates-march-2026-3645951/

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Google is introducing Comfort View on the Pixel 10 series to reduce visual strain from bright and saturated colors

Comfort View will be available across the entire Pixel 10 flagship lineup.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-comfort-view-pixel-drop-3645914/

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Worried about losing your luggage? This handy Find Hub feature is rolling out.

Google has announced that Find Hub now lets you share the location of tracked luggage with airlines.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-location-sharing-airlines-luggage-3645998/

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Google is rolling out a new location-sharing feature within Google Messages.

The feature allows users to share their real-time location with others in a chat, leveraging Find Hub. Android Authority first demonstrated the feature in action last month.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-location-sharing-march-2026-3645963/

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After months of testing, Android Desktop Mode finally arrives with the March Pixel Drop

Pixel 8 and newer models can connect to external displays via USB-C for a full desktop experience.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/desktop-mode-march-pixel-drop-3646069/

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Google has announced that Journal app users on the Pixel 9 series will finally get a taste of the app’s generative AI smarts, including reflections, Revisit Topics, and Mood ID.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-journal-pixel-9-3645986/

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