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Android Authority
19 hours ago
- Android Authority
Google One is getting easier on the eyes with these Expressive changes (APK teardown)
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is currently in the middle of bringing its Material 3 Expressive design language to its Android apps. Earlier this year we got a preview of how this would impact Google One, looking at the app's settings screen. We're now able to see many more Expressive elements throughout the app, but these still aren't publicly accessible. Halfway through July may not be official the midpoint of summer, but it sure feels like it. While some of us have been enjoying the season down at the beach, or off camping somewhere, Google developers have been hard at work recasting the look of the company's Android software library in the mold of Material 3 Expressive. Several weeks back, we brought you an early look at how those revisions were impacting the Google One app, and today we've got some further progress to share. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. When we last checked in, Google had really only just started giving Google One its Expressive makeover, and all we had to show you at the time were some revisions we spotted to the app's settings screen. This time around, we're looking at the new version 1.270.780727739 build of Google One, and we can see a whole lot more Expressive elements starting to be implemented. For a reminder, here's how the app looks as we know it today: That's still what you'll see running Google's latest release, but we were able to get the app to give us a little preview of some of the in-development Expressive changes that aren't yet user-facing: If you've been following along with the rest of our coverage of Google work towards Expressive-izing other Android apps, the changes visible here probably seem all kinds of familiar to you. We've got increased contrast that better helps app content stand out against the background, and rounder, wider-radius curves throughout. Heavier text weighting should further help with usability, and it looks like Google is making some smart choices to tighten up screen layout, helping to reduce wasted white space — without making One feel particularly cluttered, either. Sure, we kind of miss that intro graphic up top, but have to concede that the app feels a little more professional without it. It's possible Google could implement further Expressive tweaks before it's ready to publicly debut Google One's new look, but it feels like this could really be about the extent of what we should expect. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Pixel 10 series FCC filing confirms connectivity features, hints at Samsung modem
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL have passed through the FCC website. Both phones apparently have satellite support, and there are hints of a Samsung modem once again. Meanwhile, the Pro version has Thread and UWB support while the standard model misses these features. Google is expected to launch the Pixel 10 series in the coming weeks, and we've already seen a steady stream of leaks. However, the latest leak comes via the company's own regulatory filings. The Pixel 10 (model number GLBWO, GL066, GK2MP), Pixel 10 Pro (G4QUR), and Pixel 10 Pro XL (GUL82) passed through the FCC website this week, revealing a few details about the phones. Starting with the XL model, the FCC filing confirms features like wireless charging, Wi-Fi 6E, Thread support, and UWB. However, we also have evidence that the company is indeed using a Samsung modem. The Pixel 10 Pro's listing also confirms all of these features and hints at a Samsung modem. Meanwhile, the standard Pixel 10 filing mentions connectivity features like wireless charging and Wi-Fi 6E. However, Google's vanilla phone doesn't seem to offer Thread or UWB connectivity. We see evidence of a Samsung-made modem here, too. All three Pixel filings also mention satellite functionality, also known as NTN (non-terrestrial network) connectivity. This wouldn't be a surprise as the Pixel 9 series offers satellite connectivity. Check out the screenshots below. Pixel 10 Pixel 10 Pro Pixel 10 Pro XL These aren't the only recent Pixel 10 series leaks. A trusted outlet recently revealed EU pricing for the phones, and it looks like Europeans aren't getting a price hike this year. Leaked specs also suggest bigger batteries for the standard and XL models. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
T-mobile is offering a 6-month trial of Apple TV Plus for new and existing users
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR For a limited time, most T-Mobile plans that don't include Apple TV Plus are already eligible for a six-month Apple TV Plus trial, even if you have used a trial before. The offer ends July 28th, but T-Mobile notes there are limited quantities and so you'll need to act sooner rather than later. You can sign up today from the T-Life app, but be aware that a few plans won't receive this offer, like Simple Choice and the '4 for $100'. While Apple TV Plus is already included with Experience Beyond, Experience More, and several older legacy plans, what if you have a cheaper T-Mobile plan? Although you won't get free access indefinitely, T-Mobile is currently offering a six-month Apple TV Plus trial, even for those who have already redeemed an Apple TV trial in the past. This promotion is part of the latest T-Mobile Tuesdays perks. While the offer officially ends on July 28th, T-Mobile says it is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, you should claim it soon, since it could run out before the end date. The fine print mentions only one offer per account, but The Mobile Report points out that the benefit appears to be applied on a per-line basis, which may let multiple family members get a trial. Most current and legacy plans are eligible, though some plans like '4 for $100' or Simple Choice may be left out. One of the worst parts about free trials is the risk of forgetting to cancel and getting charged later. Thankfully, you can sign up and immediately cancel, and you will still keep your six months of Apple TV Plus access. This way, you will not have to worry about surprise charges. To claim the offer, just open your T-Life app and sign up now. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Google's Discover feed may be getting an AI feature no one asked for
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing AI summaries for articles in the Discover feed. Like AI overviews in Google Search, Discover feed summaries combine information from multiple sources instead of just referencing one. Google is also testing a new button to bookmark articles that can be revisited later. Of late, Google has been experimenting with multiple ways to make its AI applications more visible, especially to users who have steered clear of Gemini so far. After rolling out AI overviews in Search widely and experimenting with the AI Mode in the US and India, Google is adding another AI experience that prevents you from clicking links. Google is now working to show AI-generated text-based summaries on articles in your Discover feed. This follows the company's previous experiment with audio summaries of your daily feed of articles. These summaries could replace the publisher's name and logo and provide related information on the topic from multiple sources, rather than relying solely on one. This change is reflected by logos of multiple publishers stacked on top of each other, as seen by 9to5Google, while a button seen placed adjacent to the stack of logos should reveal a list of all the sources. Meanwhile, the image and the headline are still sourced from the top article in the list. Based on the screenshots we see, only the first three lines of the summaries are visible initially, and the rest can be revealed by tapping the 'See More' button. Not all articles in the Discover feed are accompanied by AI summaries, but only for those labelled 'Trending,' and we expect to learn more about the criteria when the feature is tested more widely. In addition to links with text, 9to5Google also spotted AI summaries being tested for videos that appear in the Discover feed. Besides article summaries, a new bookmark button is also being tested, and it should help save articles for reading later. The new icon appears alongside the existing heart-shaped icon that you can press to inform Google's algorithm to show similar stories. As per 9to5Google, all bookmarked articles can be viewed later in the Google Discover feed's 'Activity' tab, which currently stores your browsing history and other bookmarks from Google Search. Alongside Android, Google is reportedly also testing AI summaries on iOS. However, the changes are not tied to a specific version of the Google app and may take a while before being rolled out to a broader audience. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Gemini Space needs to fix a Pixel home screen issue we've had for years
Joe Maring / Android Authority Thanks to a recent APK teardown, we discovered that Google's At a Glance feature on Pixel phones is getting a major overhaul. What we know as At a Glance will be rebranded as 'Gemini Space,' and with that, Google is also adding more contextual cards to the longstanding widget — including sports scores, birthday reminders, finance updates, and more. From what we've seen, Gemini Space aims to show a lot more contextual info than At a Glance currently does, bringing it more in line with something like Samsung's Now Brief/Now Bar experiences. Assuming Google can make Gemini Space's content more helpful and personalized than Now Brief, that's not a bad pitch. However, with this being the biggest At a Glance refresh we've ever seen, I hope Google also uses this as an opportunity to fix something that's been a problem for years. Are you looking forward to Gemini Space? 0 votes Yes, it already looks great! NaN % Yes, but only if Google adds more customization options. NaN % No, it doesn't seem very impressive. NaN % Other (let us know in the comments). NaN % The main thing I want Gemini Space to fix Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Ever since Google added At a Glance to Pixel home screens in 2017 with the Pixel 2, the widget has been extremely rigid by design. Google has always given us control over what content we want to see in At a Glance, but we've never been able to change the widget's appearance or placement. You can't move At a Glance to the middle of your phone or place it further down on the home screen. You can't make the widget larger or smaller, and you certainly can't get rid of At a Glance if you don't want to see it. You're simply stuck with the widget at the top left of your Pixel home screen, and you just have to accept its placement there. Although there's currently no indication that Gemini Space will add such customization options, I hope Google is using this big overhaul as an excuse to finally address this. If Google is adding so many new cards and going as far as to rebrand At a Glance to Gemini Space, it suggests that the company sees Gemini Space as a significant evolution of the old At a Glance feature. If that's the case, why not fix a pain point that Pixel users regularly complain about? Joe Maring / Android Authority Now Brief home screen widget. Although its implementation is slightly different, Samsung offers precisely this with Now Brief in One UI 7 and 8. If you want quick access to Now Brief on your home screen, you can add a widget and place it wherever you'd like. If you don't care about Now Brief, you can remove the widget and largely ignore the feature — just as it should be. I certainly hope Gemini Space's new cards are good enough that I don't want to remove/disable it, but the fact remains I should have that option to choose. Further, if I love Gemini Space but want to move it somewhere else on my phone, I should be able to do that, too. As someone who's long felt like At a Glance is a good idea with a lot of wasted potential, I'm genuinely excited about the prospect of Gemini Space and hope it supercharges At a Glance in a way we haven't seen before. But just as much, Google needs to open up the customization floodgates it's kept locked away for far too long. It's time for Google to ease its restrictions Joe Maring / Android Authority Limited home screen customization has been an issue with Google's Pixel phones since the beginning. Just like how Google hasn't let you change anything with At a Glance, the same is true of the Google Search bar at the bottom of Pixel home screens. The search bar was a point of discussion last month when Google added a new AI Mode icon, much to my chagrin. However, after years of lacking customization for the search bar, we recently found a new 'Customize Search widget' settings page that includes the option to remove the AI Mode icon — a good sign that Google is finally starting to ease some of its home screen restrictions. Limited home screen customization has been an issue with Google's Pixel phones since the beginning. Could we see similar options for Gemini Space whenever it rolls out? The ability to move the widget anywhere on the home screen or remove it altogether? Given how significant an update Gemini Space appears to be, and Google adding new customization tools for the Google Search bar, the pieces are certainly there for it to happen. Gemini Space has the potential to be one of the best Pixel home screen upgrades we've ever seen. And as much as I can't wait to get my hands on it, I also can't wait (Google willing) to move Gemini Space wherever I damn well please.
