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🚨 Create "Personal Podcasts" for yourself with Spotify.

Spotify is working on this new feature, which is currently in Beta, coming soon to U.S. users in the coming weeks.

Just tell Spotify what you want, and it will generate a podcast according to your preference
May 25, 2026 at 1:25 PM
🚨 You could take partial screenshots and screen record, but this feature isn't for everyone

Google is testing this only for bigger displays like tablets, laptops, or foldables, but not smartphones

It looks like a quick UI change in snipping tool, similar to the one in Windows
May 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
🚨 Google found a walkaround to listen real-time translation without expensive earbuds or headphones.

No Earphones?

No Problem!

Listen to real-time translation through your smartphone's earpiece.

Take your smartphone's earpiece closer to your ear and experience the magic.
May 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
🚨 You could disable the globe icon on Gboard in Android 17.

Source: Android Authority
May 25, 2026 at 12:50 PM
👀 Apple has commitment issues! 🤧

Apple signed a deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT integration in 2024,

but now, Apple is working with Google for revamping Siri based on Gemini.

In fact, Apple is also in talks with Anthropic to use Claude on iPhone.
May 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
👀 An iPhone feature on Android? Not Bad, Android!

But some people might hate this

The call history from VoIP apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and other calling services will soon be available on Google's "Phone by Google" app
May 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
🚨 The real truth behind Google reducing its 15GB free cloud storage to 5GB

A Google spokesperson informed Android Authority that they are testing the new storage policy in selected regions for new accounts

You are safe, like me, if you have an older Google Account.

We are safer for now.
May 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM
🚨 OpenAI's Codex tool is now available on the ChatGPT mobile app for Android and iOS users.
May 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🚨 Gemini Logo gets a subtle color change

and Google made the icons lighter in the upcoming widget

Source: Android Authority
May 16, 2026 at 1:22 PM
👀 12 GB RAM, Flagship chipset, AI Core app support, Gemini Nano v3 or higher = Gemini Intelligence

If you want Google's advanced AI as of today, you have to meet the standards

But wait! What's Gemini Intelligence

Gboard's new voice-to-text AI Rambler
Enhanced version of Chrome's autofill
May 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
👀 WhatsApp updated its Business app logo and added a plus sign

I think they should have saved it for their WhatsApp Plus subscribers

What do you think?
May 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
👀 WhatsApp's new feature: After-Reading Disappearing Message Timers

You select an "After Reading" timer with 5-mins limit

You send a message, if the receiver read your message, WhatsApp will automatically delete after 5 mins later
May 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
👀 Google has banned the 15GB free storage for your Google Drive, and now its 5GB free storge only

if you haven't linked your mobile number to your Google account
May 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM
👀 YouTube reported YouTube TV users have watched over 2 billion hours of Shorts on TV
May 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
👀 Share files directly with your iPhone buddy

Google just rolled out Android-iPhone sharing with a QR code

Google has started rolling out this feature, it will be complete by next month

So, if you don't get the updates, no worries.

You will get it in the coming weeks.
May 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
👀 Products that are shown in a YouTube video on YouTube TV, you can directly buy from the TV

YouTube will use your payment information stored in your Google account

Source: Google
May 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
👀 Instagram has started rolling out the "Edit Story" feature
May 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
👀 Samsung's May 2026 Smartphone Production Strategy

According to a Korean media outlet, Samsung may be planning higher production of premium & budget category phones, and less production of mid-range phones than forecasted
May 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
👀 Gemini and Google's Circle to Search relationship is becoming tighter

Google added Gemini's floating overlay to it's Circle to Search feature

A new "Screen Content" option has also added; you can ask whatever is on your full screen

Source: Android Authority
May 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
👀 Google's Aluminium OS leaked before today's Google I/O launch event

One line for it: The same Android interface from smartphone, made for bigger and wider displays with desktop-level powers

Source: Android Authority
Photos: Mystic Leaks
May 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
👀 30-minutes Amazon Now deliveries have started in the U.S., but only in selected cities

For orders under $15, you have to pay small additional fees

The service is only available in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle

Source: Amazon
May 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
👀 Smartphone cameras are battery hogs, but not anymore; thanks to Sony!

Sony and TSMC join hands to make the next-gen image sensor

Sony confirmed to Android Authority that it will make the power-efficient image sensors for smartphones as well

Source: Sony & Android Authority
May 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
🚨 One UI 9 Beta is starting in Galaxy S26 series

This is only available for selected regions like:
South Korea, Germany, India, Poland, the U.K., & the U.S.

Last week, Samsung rolled out One UI 8.5 gradually to all.

Source: Samsung
May 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
👀 A Faster way to delete media items from WhatsApp Channels

Currently, WhatsApp is testing this feature before its mass release

Use filters like Photos, Videos, and Documents to bulk-delete media files instead of manually selecting and deleting them

Source: @WABetaInfo
May 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
👀 YouTube wants to make some interface changes (Inspiration is Elon Musk's X)

Home and Subscription options will move from the bottom navigation to the top as swipeable option, just like the "For You" & "Following" options on X

And these top options will be joined with Movies and T.V.
May 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM