The SP Android: February 2026

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArcL7D91Fz__zTnc9nDDqk4ZQe-D_7_8VhLFNvrbZWJGZ-0cpnkvMSnAAQVzetrSslrrNFls8pv4MfzeSlvJ4tnY1uydf7ZQVGztyz9sQCd-Vx3yMZK_chErgIys20DwvCr5ys1_m3_zqMuVvgUpXzo12m7yxP0mdPPKaLf0ChyeWAyNfsKZHrJg5bpPU/s2816/2661.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2816" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArcL7D91Fz__zTnc9nDDqk4ZQe-D_7_8VhLFNvrbZWJGZ-0cpnkvMSnAAQVzetrSslrrNFls8pv4MfzeSlvJ4tnY1uydf7ZQVGztyz9sQCd-Vx3yMZK_chErgIys20DwvCr5ys1_m3_zqMuVvgUpXzo12m7yxP0mdPPKaLf0ChyeWAyNfsKZHrJg5bpPU/s16000/2661.png" /></a></div><br /><p>The biggest news of this week was - Galaxy S26 series is getting support for Scam Detection feature which is currently exclusive to Google Pixel devices. Google wallet is getting new homescreen with support for adding passes to favorites. Gboard is adding support for reactions and mark as read on Wear OS. Google lens is getting integration of Android photo picker. Google Photos app will let you switch between classic and AI search with a toggle. Other than this we have some findings from the spotify app and circle to search feature.</p><p><br /></p>

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        <span class="intro-title">Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap | [26 - 31 Jan, 2026]</span>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">30</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s26-android-callcore-support-3636978/">Tired of scam calls? The Galaxy S26 might finally have an answer</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">This Pixel-exclusive feature is looking increasingly ready to jump over to the Galaxy S26....</p>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">30</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-now-playing-interface-lyrics-update-3636643/">New Spotify update puts song lyrics exactly where you want them</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">A new server-side update is moving lyrics directly onto the Now Playing screen for easier access while you listen....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-now-playing-interface-lyrics-update-3636643/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">30</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-editable-usernames-3636618/">Spotify might bring back a feature everyone loved till 2018 (APK teardown)</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">You might finally be able to pick a real username on Spotify instead of that auto-generated alphanumeric jumble....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-editable-usernames-3636618/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">29</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-memories-carousel-redesign-3636414/">Does your Google Photos app look different today? Here’s what’s changed</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">It’s still the same Memories feature, but it suddenly looks more fun....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-memories-carousel-redesign-3636414/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">29</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/lens-select-photos-3636155/">Google Lens is prepping some improvements to how you select photos for analysis</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">Lens just wants you to pick a pic so it can get started, already!...</p>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">29</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-ask-photos-search-toggle-apk-teardown-3636245/">Google Photos might finally fix its most annoying search problem</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">A new toggle in development lets you ditch "Ask Photos" for the classic search experience you actually prefer....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-ask-photos-search-toggle-apk-teardown-3636245/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">28</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/circle-search-ai-mode-3636023/">Circle to Search may be about to change how you experience its output</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">Google's screen-search tool could make AI results your first stop....</p>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">27</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-larger-music-video-apk-teardown-article-3635529/">Spotify might finally learn something from YouTube with this video upgrade</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">Clues under the hood of the app suggest Spotify is working on a better video experience....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-larger-music-video-apk-teardown-article-3635529/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">27</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-favorites-ui-apk-teardown-3635425/">Exclusive: Here’s your first look at Google Wallet’s favorite passes feature and new UI</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">A new grid-style UI and split action button are coming to Google Wallet to help you access your favorite passes faster....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-favorites-ui-apk-teardown-3635425/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">27</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-short-break-reminder-3635378/">Love Gemini? Google doesn’t want you to get too attached</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">Gemini on Android may soon start reminding you to "Take a short break" after long usage....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-short-break-reminder-3635378/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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                    <span class="cal-month">Jan</span>
                    <span class="cal-day">27</span>
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                <h3><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-wear-os-emoji-reactions-mark-as-read-apk-teardown-3635384/">Google Messages on Wear OS could soon add two features you’ve been waiting for</a></h3>
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            <p class="recap-summary">Emoji reactions and a "Mark as read" button have been finally spotted in development for the smartwatch app....</p>
            <a class="recap-btn" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-wear-os-emoji-reactions-mark-as-read-apk-teardown-3635384/">Read Breakdown →</a>
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AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap [26 - 31 Jan, 2026]

The biggest news of this week was - Galaxy S26 series is getting support for Scam Detection feature which is currently exclusive to Google P...

AssembleDebug's Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap [26 - 31 Jan, 2026]

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