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Gboard tests a Quick Insert mode to speed up messaging
authority-insights-news7 days ago

Gboard tests a Quick Insert mode to speed up messaging

Google is developing a new Quick Insert feature for Gboard on Android that adds a diamond-plus button to quickly insert content such as emoji, contacts, clipboard history, images, and more from across the device. The tool appears to pull from multiple sources and may include a search for older items, but its exact integration with existing Gboard options and whether it will genuinely speed up workflows remains unclear; APK teardowns hint at potential features that may or may not reach a public release.

via Android Authority|
#android#authority-insights#authority-insights-news
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 boosts mobile security with SIM timeline and new attack alerts
authority-insights-news8 days ago

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 boosts mobile security with SIM timeline and new attack alerts

Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds a SIM security timeline to log modem-detected threats (IMEI/IMSI), a SIM security info screen detailing active encryption ciphers across calls, SMS, and data, and new notifications warning about a broader range of cellular attacks (DoS, jamming, imprisonment, downgrade, location tracking).

via Android Authority|
#android-17#android-security#authority-insights
Galaxy S26 FE camera leaks reveal familiar core sensors plus two 12MP modules
news24 days ago

Galaxy S26 FE camera leaks reveal familiar core sensors plus two 12MP modules

Android Authority has uncovered Galaxy S26 FE internals: codename r14; the main camera is likely the 50MP ISOCELL S5KGN3 and 8MP OV08A1 tele, with 12MP GC12A2 and 12MP Sony IMX825 also onboard, though it’s unclear which handles ultrawide or selfie duties; rumors also mention a redesigned camera bump, 45W charging, and an Exynos SoC as Samsung’s late-2026 release.

via Android Authority|
#authority-insights#camera-sensors#mobile
Pixel Phone to Watch Unlock could reverse how you access your Pixel Watch
technology29 days ago

Pixel Phone to Watch Unlock could reverse how you access your Pixel Watch

Google appears to be developing a Phone to Watch Unlock feature that would automatically unlock a Pixel Watch whenever you unlock your paired Pixel phone, effectively reversing today’s Watch Unlock. The feature is expected to be Pixel-exclusive via Google’s Connected Phone & Watch services app, not live yet, and may support transferring the trusted setup between Pixel Watches.

via Android Authority|
#authority-insights#google#google-pixel
Google eyes status-bar tweaks to hide Android Halo and mute icon
technology1 month ago

Google eyes status-bar tweaks to hide Android Halo and mute icon

Android Canary 2607 reveals Google is prototyping a new Status bar settings section that would let users show or hide the Android Halo AI icon and the mute indicator, with Halo tied to an unreleased Agent Task feature. A separate toggle to hide the mute icon is also in development. The changes aren’t live yet, and APK teardowns predict features that may or may not reach a public release.

via Android Authority|
#android-canary#android-halo#android-os
Google tests Keep and Gmail Live voice interfaces ahead of summer rollout
authority-insights-news1 month ago

Google tests Keep and Gmail Live voice interfaces ahead of summer rollout

Google is testing new 'Live' voice features in Keep and Gmail, previewed at Google I/O and expected to roll out over the summer; Gmail Live is already seen in beta for some users, while Keep Live lets you create or edit notes by speaking (with reminders handed to Tasks). Google also hinted that Docs and other apps may get Gemini-powered conversational abilities, signaling a broader move toward voice-first interactions.

via Android Authority|
#authority-insights#authority-insights-news#gmail
Google's Signature app gives Android a built-in signature vault
technology1 month ago

Google's Signature app gives Android a built-in signature vault

Google is rolling out a system-level Signature app for Android that stores multiple signatures (scribble, initials with fonts, or uploaded photos) and lets apps fetch them as needed, with a Manage Signatures hub to organize assets; the feature ships with the June 2026 Google Play system update and supports Android 12+ (API 31+), though Google hasn’t announced developer-use plans yet.

via Android Authority|
#android#android-os#authority-insights
Android 17 could let you hide Gboard's globe icon
authority-insights-news3 months ago

Android 17 could let you hide Gboard's globe icon

Android 17's QPR1 beta 3 introduces a toggle to hide Gboard's globe icon even when multiple languages are enabled, while still allowing language switching via long-pressing the space bar; Google is also redesigning the keyboard switcher UI, but it's unclear if these changes will reach the stable release, and some third-party keyboards (like SwiftKey) may not support the space-bar switch feature.

via Android Authority|
#android-17#android-os#authority-insights