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PSA: Microsoft is killing SwiftKey’s Google account backups tomorrow. Do this to save your data

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/30/2026 09:01 EDT

Microsoft's deadline for deleting your SwiftKey backup is May 31, but you can still save it. Read more ›

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Will One UI 9 beta break your Good Lock setup? Samsung reveals compatibility list

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 14:04 EDT

Here are the Good Lock apps that work with One UI 9. Read more ›

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Gemini 3.5 Flash is here: Google’s smartest speed model promises better coding and agents

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Gemini 3.5 Flash beats older Pro models on challenging agentic and coding benchmarks. Read more ›

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Google is transforming your online shopping cart into something much smarter

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Google's 'Universal Cart' hunts deals, tracks availability, and flags bad buys before you check out. Read more ›

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Google drops its most expensive AI Ultra pricing and adds new, lower tier

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Plus Google AI Pro picks up bundled YouTube Premium Lite access. Read more ›

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Android Halo is Google’s new way to keep AI agents from feeling sneaky

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Halo will be a key transparency feature for AI activity across your Android device. Read more ›

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YouTube is the latest site to stuff AI into its search bar

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Gemini has a new home in YouTube's search bar. Read more ›

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Samsung and Google just showed off Android XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

The new Android XR glasses are coming this fall with Gemini built in. Read more ›

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Finding the right Android app just got easier with Google’s new Ask Play upgrade

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

This Google Play Store upgrade will make finding apps a breeze. Read more ›

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Your favorite Google apps are getting a massive Gemini Live-like upgrade

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

New conversational AI voice features are coming to Gmail, Keep, and Docs this summer to change how you work. Read more ›

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Google Pics takes on Canva with easy image generation, intuitive editing

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Expect an easier way to edit and generate event invites and other designs. Read more ›

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Google’s newest Gemini Omni model can turn real videos into surreal fever dreams

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Gemini Omni gives a whole new meaning to AI hallucinations. Read more ›

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Google is giving Gemini far more control over your Mac than before

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

These new Gemini features for Mac are trying to automate the annoying stuff for you. Read more ›

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Google’s AI Pro subscription just became a lot more tempting with a new YouTube Premium perk

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

You're getting a watered-down version of YouTube Premium, but it's a good deal nonetheless. Read more ›

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Google Search’s latest smart upgrades can be on the lookout for news before it breaks

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Search is getting AI agents that can hunt deals, track collabs, and more. Read more ›

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Gmail’s fancy AI Inbox is coming to more users, but you’ve still got to pay up

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

And it's making to-dos in your emails easier to act upon. Read more ›

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Google is plugging the Play Store into Gemini for smarter app recommendations

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Forget searching the Play Store — just ask Gemini to find the best apps for your needs. Read more ›

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Google is bringing Android’s gaming Sidekick to more users

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Expect improved social functionality and a wider launch. Read more ›

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Google announces Gemini Spark to quietly run your digital life for you

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Google wants Spark to be the digital equivalent of a very proficient real-life personal assistant. Read more ›

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Project Genie now lets you reimagine your favorite real-world spots with a creative twist

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Google is updating its experimental AI world generator to blend Google Maps Street View imagery with user prompts. Read more ›

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Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and a major redesign

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Google announced major design and feature upgrades to the Gemini app at I/O 2026. Here's what's new. Read more ›

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