Authority Insights

Google’s Great Gemini Feature Giveaway

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a potential "Ask Gemini" feature in Google Play Books, whether Gemini is transforming into a "Google Super App", and a helpful new chatbot interface for navigating complex Google Account settings. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights]. ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes * 00:00 - Intro * 01:50 - Gemini could change how you read books on your phone [https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-books-ask-gemini-apk-teardown-3624252/] * 12:03 - Gemini prepares to organize 'My Stuff' into some useful new categories [https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-my-stuff-categories-3625425/] * 25:12 - Google Account settings are too complicated. Here's how Google plans to fix it [https://www.androidauthority.com/google-account-management-chat-interface-3624729/] * 34:03 - Outro Hosts * Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/] * C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/] Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com [contact@androidauthority.com] with your suggestions!

Android XR glasses are the FUTURE!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a new collaboration between Google and Apple that could make transferring data between Android and iOS much easier. Scott also shares his hands-on experience with Google's new Android XR glasses prototypes, and we look at the return of "bumping" phones to share contacts on Android. ---------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights]. ---------------------------------------------------- Timecodes * 00:00 - Intro * 01:25 - Here’s how Google and Apple could improve Android-iPhone data transfers [https://www.androidauthority.com/android-iphone-transfer-new-data-types-apk-teardown-3623446/] * 10:15 - I tried Google's 3 new Android XR glasses prototypes, and they're incredible [https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-glasses-prototypes-3622952/] * 30:01 - Here's your first look at the slick animation for Android’s NameDrop-style contact sharing feature [https://www.androidauthority.com/android-name-drop-contact-sharing-animation-3623020/] * 38:25 - Outro Hosts * Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large * C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor Feedback Leave a comment on this video or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com [contact@androidauthority.com] with your suggestions!

Galaxy S26 charging is getting a BIG SPEED BOOST!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the leaks suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S26 will get a big boost to wired and wireless charging speeds. They also break down Google's new Android release schedule following the launch of Android 16 QPR2, and analyze the "Aluminium OS" project that aims to bring Android to PCs. --------------------------------------------------- The Authority Insights Podcast is a 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights]. --------------------------------------------------- Timecodes * 00:00 - Intro * 01:29 - Get ready for Super Fast Charging 3.0: One UI 8.5 code teases speed upgrade [https://www.androidauthority.com/super-fast-charging-3-0-3619931/] * 10:57 - Android just entered a new era of frequent updates with the latest Android 16 release [https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-second-update-vs-pixel-drop-3621224/] * 24:28 - Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know [https://www.androidauthority.com/aluminium-os-android-for-pcs-3619092/] * 42:30 - Outro Hosts * Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/] * C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/] Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com [contact@androidauthority.com] with your suggestions!

AirDrop on Android is REAL!

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the bombshell news that Google has updated Quick Share to be compatible with Apple’s AirDrop — without Apple’s help. They also break down the leaked design and new “head gesture” features of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and analyze the new “Now Nudges” coming to One UI 8.5. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights]. 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter]. ---------------------------------------------------- Subscribe * YouTube [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT] * YouTube Music [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic] * Spotify [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify] * Pocket Casts [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts] * Apple Podcasts [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple] * Amazon Music/Audible [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon] * iHeartRadio [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart] * Deezer [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer] * RSS [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS] Timecodes * 00:00 – Intro * 01:53 - Exclusive: Meet Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with a powerful new feature [https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-design-features-leak-3616254/] * 12:24 - Breaking: Android’s Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop [https://www.androidauthority.com/quick-share-works-with-airdrop-3618023/] * 29:24 - Here’s how One UI 8.5 will make your Samsung Galaxy phone a more helpful assistant [https://www.androidauthority.com/now-nudges-3617529/] * 39:21 - Outro Hosts * Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/] * C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/] Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com [contact@androidauthority.com]with your suggestions!

The OnePlus 15 is HOT 🥵

This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the newly released OnePlus 15, breaking down why its massive battery and performance can't quite make up for its thermals and downgraded cameras. They also dive into a new privacy feature coming to Android 17 that keeps your contact list safe, and analyze an APK teardown suggesting the Samsung Galaxy Ring might soon control Android XR glasses. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsights]. Want even more? We’re also launching the Authority Insights Newsletter [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsNewsletter], 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 [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YT] * YouTube Music [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-YTMusic] * Spotify [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Spotify] * Pocket Casts [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-PocketCasts] * Apple Podcasts [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Apple] * Amazon Music/Audible [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Amazon] * iHeartRadio [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-iHeart] * Deezer [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-Deezer] * RSS [https://andauth.co/AuthorityInsightsPod-RSS] Timecodes * 00:00 – Intro * 01:11 - OnePlus 15 review: A confusing downgrade from the OnePlus 13 [https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15-review-3613994/] * 21:33 - Android 17 is building a new Contacts Picker to keep your address book private [https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-contacts-picker-rumor-3615741/] * 30:40 - The Samsung Galaxy Ring might soon be a part of the Android XR experience [https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-ring-gesture-glasses-apk-teardown-3614712/] * 41:13 - Outro Hosts * Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/mishaalrahman/] * C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor [https://www.androidauthority.com/author/cscottbrown/] Feedback Leave a comment on this post or send an email to contact@androidauthority.com [contact@androidauthority.com] with your suggestions!