Google Phone App Beta Reveals Codename for the Budget Friendly Pixel 11a

Alongside the expected Pixel 11 series codenames, the app also references “formosan,” which has previously been linked to the Pixel 11a.

✅ More details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-11-codename-google-phone-app-3688508

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Gboard is preparing a new "Sign-to-Text" feature that will allow users to input text using sign language through their phone's camera

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-sign-to-text-3688910

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Google is testing a new Gboard setting called "Auto-space after suggestions" that allows users to disable the automatic insertion of spaces after selecting a predicted word

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-spaces-after-autocorrect-suggestions-apk-teardown-3689011/

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🎵🔐 Spotify is working on passkey login support for its Android app, which would allow users to log in using fingerprints or device screen locks instead of passwords

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-passkey-login-apk-teardown-3688948

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✍️ Writing Tools V2

Most likely coming with the Pixel 11. Instead of relying on inbuilt options such as rephrase, professional etc. you will be able to describe your edit the way you want. Gboard will also be able to use screen context for better drafting.

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The Samsung Browser app on Wear OS now lets you download images and GIFs

We've never really felt the need for this feature, but it's still good to have.

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-browser-wear-os-download-image-3689183/

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Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1, giving Pixel users an early look at features planned for the Q4 2026 Android update.

Key Details:

Supported Devices: Available for Pixel 6a and newer models. The original Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are no longer supported, as both reach their 5-year update end-of-life this October.

Release Target: This beta build previews changes coming in Google’s Q4 2026 release.

Build: CP41.260701.005

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 make an early appearance on the road to launch

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-fe-galaxy-tab-s12-3689387

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Google Maps could integrate Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature, which connects data across your Google services

The feature could let Maps surface reservations, flights, and other relevant information

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-personal-intelligence-3689447

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Google Maps could soon put Gemini and Ask Maps right at your fingertips

New UI tweaks for Gemini in navigation mode, Ask Maps & integration of AI powered Tell Maps

✅ Details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-ui-gemini-ask-maps-apk-teardown-3689527

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Something looks different.....🫪

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Google is actively testing support for third-party app stores directly within the Play Store, along with several other UI and search updates

Play Labs & new account switcher UI

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-third-party-stores-3690036/

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Tired of websites begging to send you notifications? Chrome has good news

Chrome is changing how those “Allow notifications?” prompts work on Android

✅ Details - https://piunikaweb.com/2026/07/23/chrome-155-notification-prompts-android/

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📷 Google Photos is testing an easier text copying tool and expanding its Material 3 Expressive design to Settings and Preferences

The existing text selection feature relies on Google Lens but it could change soon

✅ Details & screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-new-text-copy-method-3690236/

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Google is working on a dedicated "Redact" tool for Google Photos to help users hide sensitive information in their images

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-redact-tool-apk-teardown-3690571

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✨ Google is testing another visual design refresh for Gemini’s Android floating overlay bringing fluid animations and glowing effects to make the assistant feel more dynamic

✅ More details with demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-overlay-live-neural-design-apk-teardown-3690991/

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🎵 Spotify is developing an in-app song identification feature similar to Shazam or Google's Now Playing, allowing users to identify unknown music directly within the app

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-song-identification-3690854/

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Google is testing a new feature for Gemini Live that allows users to attach files mid-chat

✅ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-files-google-drive-attachment-3691025/

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Gemini Daily Brief could soon become much more useful and customizable

Daily Brief could show a text box where users can type what they want or don’t want to see in their briefing.

✅ More details - https://www.androidauthority.com/customize-gemini-daily-brief-apk-teardown-3691132

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