Android Auto could soon get smarter with Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets

From Gemini shortcuts to customizable widgets, Android Auto’s next update could save you time and bring your favorite info ...
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The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixels brings app shortcut tweaks, UI polish, and stability improvements.
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Here's an early look at Pixel's upcoming AI Mode home screen shortcut (APK teardown)

Pixel devices could soon receive a shortcut to Search’s AI Mode on the home screen. The shortcut will appear within the Pixel Launcher’s search widget and launch the Google app’s AI Mode interface. We ...
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One UI 8.5 could make it easier to get quick answers from AI, and here's how

APK teardown shows Samsung is working on a new launcher shortcut for AI services. The shortcut would respond to questions with three-sentence answers. We’re expecting this feature to be released ...