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Google Maps on Android Auto now shows bigger labels on streets along your route [Gallery]

…We’re seeing this change on Google Maps v26.17.03 and Android Auto 16.7.661604. More on Android Auto: Gemini for Android Auto reverting to Assistant in bizarre bug, Google…

Apr 24, 2026 · Ben Schoon

Home Assistant can now see when you use the physical remote, and it changes everything

…and an IR receiver for Home Assistant to completely change the way they're interacted with. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App…

Jun 6, 2026 · Rich Edmonds

Gemini’s smartest feature almost expands globally

…Sign in to your Android Police account In January this year, Google announced Personal Intelligence for Gemini . It turned the AI assistant into a personal assistant by letting it pull data and…

Apr 15, 2026 · Rajesh Pandey

I was excited for Gemini on Android Auto, until I tried it — it could be much better

…The more things change, the more they stay the same We’ve seen the Google Assistant languish in vehicles over the past 3-4 years, and given that Gemini is going to…

Apr 22, 2026 · Damien Wilde

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r/GooglePixel · u/checock · 3w ago

Android Auto changed to Gemini, can't play music

Today, Android Auto was changed to Gemini from Google Assistant. I use a Pixel 10. I asked to play a song on Spotify and said: I can't actually play music directly, but I can certainly find some information about the son…

r/GooglePixel · u/GooglePixelMods · 1w ago

Battery Megathread (June 2026)

Welcome to the Battery Megathread, where you can find information and get assistance with any battery-related issues your Pixel might be facing. All battery-related posts made outside this megathread will be removed. Bef…

17 Things to know for Android developers at Google I/O

…Use the embedded Android Emulator to create Android apps in Google AI Studio 3: Accelerating AI coding assistance with Android Bench Android Bench is our LLM leaderboard for Android development challenges. The…

Gemini's compute limits mean I can no longer trust it as my assistant

…But more importantly, it marked a change in my own behavior. I started to trust Gemini more, which led me to use it more and more. Gemini became my digital assistant. A…

Jun 3, 2026 · Mark Jansen

This Pixel stronghold is finally getting its first physical Google store

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile This Pixel stronghold is finally getting its first physical Google store The move comes after Google passed Samsung to…

Jun 1, 2026 · Hadlee Simons

I don't like AI, but Gemini in Gmail has been a game-changer

Dhruv Bhutani May 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed…

May 4, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

Google brings Gemini-powered browsing to Chrome for Android with new AI features

…At the centre of the update is Gemini integration directly within Chrome for Android. With this update, users will be able to access the assistant by tapping a new Gemini icon in…

May 19, 2026 · Fiza Ali

Local LLMs changed how I use Home Assistant, and now my smart devices actually listen

…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant

Apr 23, 2026 · Ayush Pande

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