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Google Sheets Could Let You Add a Table With the Rows and Columns You Need [APK Teardown]

An APK teardown of Google Sheets reveals an Insert table action with adjustable rows and columns, though the feature remains hidden in the app…

Oct 2, 2026

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Google Home Preps Warnings: Missed Commands, Slow Replies, and Stale Status [APK Teardown]

An APK teardown of Google Home v4.31.27.4 reveals four unreleased partner-device warnings that could explain rejected commands, slow responses, unreachable devices, and outdated status.

Oct 2, 2026

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Gmail Adds “Accomplish This Task” Prompt With Reference Links [APK Teardown]

An APK teardown reveals a new Accomplish this Task prompt in Gmail AI Inbox, with reference links to support selected to-dos, though the code…

Oct 2, 2026

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Google Messages Could Let You Delete a Backup Instead of Restoring It [APK Teardown]

Google Messages is preparing a Delete backup option for its restore flow, with a final-day warning that any messages and settings left unrestored will…

Oct 2, 2026

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Google Wallet Could Let You See Who Has Your Financial Data [APK Teardown]

An APK teardown reveals Google Wallet Open Finance permission controls in development, with a dashboard for reviewing shared financial data, consent periods, payment limits,…

Oct 2, 2026

Android, News
Android Adds a Warning When App Stores Lose Registration [APK Teardown]

Android is adding a warning when an installed app store loses registration, giving users a clearer explanation of its status, though the feature remains…

Sep 30, 2026

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Android’s Casting Chooser Adds Explicit Screen and Device Audio Warning [APK Teardown]

Android’s casting chooser may soon warn that casting shares your screen and device audio, except sensitive notifications, and remind you to check for personal…

Sep 30, 2026

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Android Is Making Computer-Control Tasks Persist Through Connection Loss [APK Teardown]

An Android beta teardown reveals dormant code for computer-control tasks that may keep running after the connection to a computer drops, though the behavior…

Sep 30, 2026

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Google Contact Keys Adds Automatic RCS Key-Origin Checks [APK Teardown]

Google Contact Keys is developing automatic RCS key-origin checks that compare server-tracked encryption keys with keys from participants’ devices, with status screens for pending…

Sep 30, 2026

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