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This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown lament Google’s decision to close off Android. They also discuss how Google might be taking a page out of Apple's book by adding native step tracking to Health Connect, and break down a trio of new features coming to the Gemini app. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe YouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro01:22 - Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming16:19 - Health Connect will soon track your steps without needing another app25:58 - Here's your first look at Gemini's dedicated space for all creations | Gemini Live's camera sharing could soon work better with Google Maps | Gemini's improved home screen is coming soon, and it could get new tweaks42:38 - Outro---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor FeedbackLeave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's perplexing plans to bring Quick Share to the iPhone, which might not work offline. They also dive into a new Pixel feature that’ll scan your chat notifications to protect you from scammers and an upcoming AI health assistant in the Samsung Health app. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team. We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! Subscribe YouTube YouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - We now know how Quick Share for iPhone will work, and there's bad news 15:15 - First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps 25:02 - Here's your first look at Samsung Health's new AI-powered fitness assistant 33:23 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------- Hosts Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's controversial new developer verification requirements and whether they spell the end for sideloading on Android as we know it. They also talk about whether Google owes ChatGPT for its resounding victory against the U.S. government in its antitrust case and exclusively reveal some never-before-reported tidbits about Google's plans for Gemini-powered settings search.----------------------------------------------------The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team.We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here.Want even more?We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here! ---------------------------------------------------- SubscribeYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS----------------------------------------------------Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:34 - Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers' identities13:47 - Court rules Google can keep Chrome and Android, but it's not off the hook entirely26:26 - EXCLUSIVE: Google was considering using Gemini to power search in the Pixel’s Settings app35:31 - Conclusion---------------------------------------------------- HostsMishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior EditorFeedbackLeave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss whether Google's new AI features make up for the minimal Pixel 10 hardware upgrades, why Android 16 QPR2 will be a huge upgrade, and how eSIMs and RCS will soon work better between iPhone and Android.----------------------------------------------------The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team.We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here.Want even more?We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here!----------------------------------------------------SubscribeYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS----------------------------------------------------Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:00 - I've used the three Pixel 10 slab phones, and I'll say this: Don't judge a book by its cover25:15 - Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 142:42 - Switching from iPhone to Pixel 10? It'll soon be easier to transfer your eSIM | Texting between Android and iPhone could soon get a major security upgrade54:05 - Conclusion----------------------------------------------------HostsMishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior EditorFeedbackLeave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google's new AI-powered notification intelligence features that aim to tame your phone’s chaotic alert shade. They also dive into how the Google Play Store might be getting its own community forums for games and how Google Translate is looking to compete with Duolingo with new language practice features.The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team.We don’t just spend time recapping stories; we also dive deeper into them, providing our own original analysis and sometimes new information not contained in our original articles — though you can find those too on our website right here.Want even more?We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter, where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day! It’s a weekly newsletter written by Mishaal, and even better: each edition will exclusively reveal some new facet of Android that hasn’t been reported on anywhere else yet! Subscribe here!----------------------------------------------------SubscribeYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioDeezerRSS----------------------------------------------------Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:10 - Android may soon use AI to organize your phone's notifications; Android's upcoming notification summaries could avoid the pitfalls of Apple Intelligence10:35 - Google could be building a gaming community forum directly into the Play Store19:08 - We went hands-on with Google Translate's Duolingo rival ahead of its launch25:20 - Conclusion----------------------------------------------------HostsMishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior Editor----------------------------------------------------FeedbackLeave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!

In the first ever episode of the Authority Insights Podcast, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss why Samsung killing the Galaxy S26 and S26+ might be a good thing, how Google has its work cut out for it if it wants Android on PCs to succeed, and why the next Pixel using AI to read your screen isn’t as scary as it seems. Mishaal worries that Samsung might institute a price hike next year, while CSB is skeptical that Google can pull him away from his Windows PC. And both are tired of hearing about AI, AI, and more AI - just ignore the fact that Mishaal’s wearing a Gemini T-shirt this episode.The Authority Insights Podcast is a new weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown. In each episode, we’ll break down the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, and leaks from the Android Authority team.SubscribeYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyPocket CastsApple PodcastsAmazon Music/AudibleiHeartRadioTimecodes00:00 - Intro01:12 - Exclusive: Galaxy S26 series could represent a major shake-up in Samsung's flagship lineup12:46 - Google's Linux Terminal plays a big part in turning Android into a true desktop OS24:02 - Google 'Magic Cue' AI will read your screen to provide helpful suggestionsHostsMishaal Rahman, Editor-at-largeC. Scott Brown, Senior EditorFeedbackLeave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com with your suggestions!