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Google’s Workspace icon redesign is now complete, and Gmail was the last piece

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 04:28 EDT

Gmail’s new look marks the end of Google’s massive Workspace redesign. Read more ›

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Pixel Studio’s latest update marks the end of the Pixel-exclusive app

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 04:18 EDT

Users are now being redirected to Nano Banana within Gemini. Read more ›

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Late for work? You can finally join Google Meet calls in your car via Android Auto

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 03:55 EDT

The rollout originally started in April and is now reaching all users. Read more ›

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NewPipe, other open-source apps are preparing users for Google’s sideloading crackdown on Android

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 03:22 EDT

Developers aren't waiting around for Google's sideloading rules to ruin the party Read more ›

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Your Galaxy S25 could get One UI 9 much earlier than expected

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 03:06 EDT

One UI 9 is already stretching its legs. Read more ›

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ChatGPT is getting better at remembering everything about you

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 02:04 EDT

Free users will also be able to use ChatGPT's improved Dreaming feature. Read more ›

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Microsoft literally wants to ‘make people addicted’ to AI (Update: Microsoft responds)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 01:35 EDT

Update: Microsoft has now issued a statement after a controversial internal memo. Read more ›

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Google Health’s latest update cleans up nutrition tracking and workout mix-ups

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 01:26 EDT

Google is ironing out some of Google Health's biggest tracking headaches. Read more ›

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Google Pay direct checkout is making it easier to buy from websites (Update: Explained)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 01:00 EDT

Update: Google has explained the difference between the current and new checkout experiences. Read more ›

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A new breed of power banks is here, and they’re built around safer battery chemistry

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 06/05/2026 00:29 EDT

The lineup includes a 5,000mAh Qi2 magnetic power bank, measuring just 6.8mm at its thinnest point. Read more ›

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Meta’s smart glasses face-recognition plans may be further along than you realize

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 17:35 EDT

Meta has reportedly placed face-recognition code for smart glasses inside an app downloaded millions of times. Read more ›

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Here’s how Google Photos is solving its digital picture frame problem

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 17:13 EDT

Aura shares your path forward to restoring Google Photos auto-sync. Read more ›

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Some clever Fitbit Air owners put a watch on their band and it doesn’t look half bad

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 17:01 EDT

This Fitbit Air strap trick solves the two-wrist problem. Read more ›

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Heads-up: How you answer calls with your Pixel Watch is changing

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 15:48 EDT

Don't end up answering a call you didn't mean to by mistake! Read more ›

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Google Search is making it even easier to follow your favorite publishers and creators

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 15:39 EDT

Your favorite publishers and creators are getting social media-like profiles on Search and Discover. Read more ›

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Cash App’s new tap-to-pay accessory is silly, shiny, and probably going to sell out

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 14:42 EDT

Tap-to-pay meets collectibles, starting with a keychain wand. Read more ›

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Get ready to ramble: Google lays groundwork for Gboard’s voice typing upgrade

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 13:54 EDT

Gboard's upcoming "Rambler" feature feels closer than ever. Read more ›

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Google gets ready to tighten up its account switcher in Android apps

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 13:11 EDT

A more compact account switcher UI could cut down on scrolling. Read more ›

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One of our favorite robot vacuums is 33% cheaper right now

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 12:42 EDT

The Roborock Qrevo S5V is down to $599.99 on Amazon, taking $300 off a robot vacuum and mop that earned 9/10 in our review. Read more ›

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Survey shows most people keep their phones for longer than you might think

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 06/04/2026 11:59 EDT

Most of you aren't upgrading every year or two. Read more ›

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