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Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 9 restores a built-in option to hide the taskbar on Samsung tablets that disappeared with One UI 8. In standalone DeX, the setting can hide both the taskbar and status bar, while external-display DeX can hide the taskbar. Samsung is also adding more freedom to position the regular tablet taskbar on the left, center, or right.

Andy Boxall / Android Authority It’s all too easy for newly announced tech to turn your head and make you feel less satisfied with what you’ve already got. The announcement of the Fitbit Edge is a prime example. It’s the most modern interpretation of a classic Fitbit device we’ve seen in a while, and anyone who bought a Fitbit Air may already feel the need to upgrade. Not me.

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple built a flexible graphite pipe into the iPhone Duo hinge to dissipate excess heat between the two chassis halves when folded. Combined with an unstacked A20 Pro SoC and vapor chamber, the active thermal hinge helps maintain peak performance for longer under heavy loads. Android foldables have used graphite sheets as part of the display stack or on the chassis on either side of the spine, but have not typically used the spine itself for cooling.

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Meet can now automate post-meeting tasks, including things like drafting follow-up emails and adding action items to Google Tasks. Google is also adding post-quantum cryptography to Meet calls to protect them against potential future threats from quantum computers. Google Meet is getting two new features that could make work calls more productive and secure.

TL;DR Some Reddit users have reported that their Googlebooks don’t support HDR video playback. The problem seems to affect the HP and Dell Googlebooks, although we have no problem with our ASUS model. A Google employee confirmed that some models didn’t have HDR support, but added that the feature would eventually come to all Googlebooks. Googlebooks have had a somewhat rocky launch, owing to device pairing issues and other problems.

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The 4K model is getting fresh security patches and fixes, but the HD version misses out. • Oct 13, 2026 — 1:53 AM ET • • Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out the first 2026 update for the Chromecast with Google TV 4K. The update includes the August 2026 security patch, plus bug fixes and performance improvements. The Chromecast with Google TV HD and current Google TV Streamer aren’t receiving corresponding updates for now.

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new ‘Publish’ feature for media created with Gemini. It could use published image and video styles to create a public gallery of reusable styles for users. It’s also working on redesigned “Images” and “Videos” sections in Gemini. Gemini may not be everyone’s favorite way to replace Google Assistant, but it is really good at doing regular AI tasks.

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Services v26.40 disables Find Hub installation and removes its capabilities on Googlebooks. Reddit users recently reported problems with Find Hub on Googlebooks, including being unable to locate their laptops. It’s unclear whether Google is rolling back an unfinished feature or changing its plans for device tracking on Googlebooks. It looks like Google is removing Find Hub support from Googlebook laptops, but the company hasn’t explained why.

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is adding the ability to scan receipts. Google Pay on Chrome for Android can now skip the Payment Request interface when sharing contact details with merchants. Google Wallet is also getting clearer merchant names in transaction notifications and a new in-app message center. Google is adding a handful of useful features to Google Wallet with the latest Play Services update.