… Google's response confirmed the model and pointed to an opt-out toggle that the company began rolling out in February 2026. However, the settings page enabling the opt-out only shows up after the installation is underway. …
… While Predictive Back was first introduced as an opt-in developer option in Android 13 and progressively rolled out across Android 14 and 15, it became fully enforced system-wide behavior starting with Android 16. …
… The part I really wanted — my devices talking to each other — was still out of reach. There's a handoff layer on Google's side, but it's opt-in, and nobody tells you that when you buy the hardware. …
… If I'm supposed to attend an event with someone on Monday, I'll create a checklist beneath the transcripts that says to confirm our attendance or sort out the best transportation means and route by Sunday. I also use the Reminder option to save myself from forgetting the recording exists. …
… It doesn't run face scanning in the background, there's no cloud sync you forgot to opt out of, and AI suggestions don't appear after an update re-enabled something. …