Google is preparing to bring this iOS 18 feature to Android (APK teardown)

Google is preparing to bring this iOS 18 feature to Android (APK teardown)

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Strings indicate Google is working on a Motion Cues feature that will likely help users mitigate motion sickness. Apple added the Vehicle Motion Cues feature in iOS 18 that adds animated black dots to the… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-services-motion-cues-apk-teardown-3500830/

Google is working on reducing these annoying notifications on your Pixel phones (APK teardown)

Google is working on reducing these annoying notifications on your Pixel phones (APK teardown)

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on sending out fewer notifications when your Pixel device is unlocked by your smartwatch. Watch Unlock notifications will soon appear based on the distance between your phone and paired… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-unlock-notifications-apk-teardown-3500840/

Google may soon let you create email aliases in an effort to fight spam (APK teardown)

Google may soon let you create email aliases in an effort to fight spam (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to working on an email forwarding alias system. Called “Shielded Email,” the intent appears to be hiding your main email address from apps demanding one. If spam ever becomes a problem,… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-shielded-email-3499803/

Google isn’t done with its Wallet/Pay identity crisis (APK teardown)

Google isn’t done with its Wallet/Pay identity crisis (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is exploring adding back the Google Pay branding in certain areas within the Google Wallet app. These changes are not live, but we managed to activate them for a quick look. Google is also… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-google-pay-branding-apk-teardown-3499504/

Google Wallet will soon alert you about tickets and passes when you’re nearby (APK teardown)

Google Wallet will soon alert you about tickets and passes when you’re nearby (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet will soon show you notifications for passes based on your location. If you have passes for an event and are near the venue, Google Wallet will notify you about your tickets. Google currently… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-nearby-notifications-3499481/

Google Home could soon support smoke and CO sensors (APK teardown)

Google Home could soon support smoke and CO sensors (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR We’ve spotted strings suggesting that the Google Home app could support smoke and carbon monoxide sensors in the future. This would help devices like the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm integrate with… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-smoke-carbon-monoxide-sensors-apk-teardown-3498759/

Google is working on a new widget for your smart home (APK teardown)

Google is working on a new widget for your smart home (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR We’ve spotted a new widget in the latest test build of the Google Home app. This new “Home Summary” widget will summarize the status of your various smart home devices and related events. This… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-summary-widget-apk-teardown-3498726/

Google is working on a new look for the Gemini overlay (APK teardown)

Google is working on a new look for the Gemini overlay (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be working on a new UI for Gemini. The new UI shrinks the text box while adding left-aligned suggestions on the top. The Gemini extensions page will let you jump straight to a specific… Article Source https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-overlay-redesign-3498404/