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.


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Weekly Android/Google Apps Feature Recap | [26 - 31 Jan, 2026]
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This Pixel-exclusive feature is looking increasingly ready to jump over to the Galaxy S26....

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A new server-side update is moving lyrics directly onto the Now Playing screen for easier access while you listen....

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You might finally be able to pick a real username on Spotify instead of that auto-generated alphanumeric jumble....

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It’s still the same Memories feature, but it suddenly looks more fun....

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Lens just wants you to pick a pic so it can get started, already!...

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A new toggle in development lets you ditch "Ask Photos" for the classic search experience you actually prefer....

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Google's screen-search tool could make AI results your first stop....

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Clues under the hood of the app suggest Spotify is working on a better video experience....

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A new grid-style UI and split action button are coming to Google Wallet to help you access your favorite passes faster....

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Gemini on Android may soon start reminding you to "Take a short break" after long usage....

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Emoji reactions and a "Mark as read" button have been finally spotted in development for the smartwatch app....

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