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Google adds Gemini Labs to centralize experimental features

Google has brought a new feature, Gemini Labs, to the Gemini web app. This new section is made to hold features that are still being tested. It helps users clearly see which tools are new, experimental, and not fully finished yet. By doing this, Google makes Gemini easier to understand and use.

A new toggle, Personal Intelligence, has been added with app. This option lets users choose whether Gemini can use information from connected Google apps, like Gmail or Google Drive, during a chat.

The setting is turned on by default. If users turn it off, Gemini will not use their connected app data in that conversation. When a new chat starts, the setting turns back on automatically.

Gemini Labs feature

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To support these changes, Google has slightly changed the Tools menu. Regular features such as Deep Research, Nano Banana, and Deep Think are now grouped together in the main Tools area. Experimental features are kept in Gemini Labs so users can easily tell the difference.

For months, signs of Gemini Labs appeared in updates behind the scenes, showing Google was preparing a space for testing new ideas. Right now, Gemini Labs is only available on the Gemini web app in some regions. Mobile apps have not changed yet, but Google will likely bring this feature to more users soon. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could redefine face unlock with sleek punch hole

Samsung may bring a new way to unlock phones with your face on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The exciting part is that it could be very secure without needing a large cutout or notch. This means the phone can stay sleek and all-screen.

According to the information, the new technology is called Polar ID. Unlike normal face unlock, which uses 3D sensors and many parts, Polar ID works by looking at how light reflects off your skin. Everyone’s skin reflects light in a unique way.Β 

The new system is also very fast. When you look at your phone, it sends out infrared light and captures both the image and how the light reflects. This happens in about 180 milliseconds, so unlocking your phone is almost instant.

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Polar ID is much smaller than current face unlock systems. Normal systems need many parts, like cameras and projectors, which take up space. Polar ID combines everything into one module that is 50% smaller. This means Samsung could fit it inside a small punch-hole camera, keeping the phone’s screen clean and smooth.

Right now, this is just a rumor as Samsung has not confirmed the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s final features. But if Polar ID works as expected, it could make Samsung phones more secure and stylish. Stay tuned for more information.

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WhatsApp Beta lets channel admins see post forward numbers

WhatsApp has added a new feature for Android beta users. This helps WhatsApp Channel admins see how many times their posts have been forwarded. It gives them a better idea of which posts people like and share.

The main highlight in this update is that channel admins can now see the forward count for their posts. When someone forwards a post, the number of forwards will appear next to the forward button. It will also show the emoji reactions from followers.

Right now, only admins can see this number, and followers cannot see it yet. This feature gives admins more information about their channels.

WhatsApp Sharing post count

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Earlier, WhatsApp started testing a feature to show how many people view a post, but that is still being developed. WhatsApp is trying two options – showing view counts only to admins, or also letting followers see them.

The forward count works in a way that protects user privacy. When a post is forwarded, it is encrypted, so WhatsApp cannot know who sent it or who received it. The app only counts the number of contacts the post is sent to, even if it is forwarded multiple times in the same chat. This number is then added to the total forwards for the post.

This feature is available in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.26.4.11, through the Google Play Beta Program. Right now, it is rolling out to some beta testers. WhatsApp will continue working on the feature to make sure it works properly before making it available to all users.

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Most Android Auto users are still waiting for Gemini

Back in November 2025, Google officially confirmed Gemini for Android Auto, which raises hopes for a better voice assistant in cars. Many drivers were excited because the Google Assistant has not been working well in cars. People hoped Gemini would arrive quickly, but that has not happened.

Even after several months, most Android Auto users still do not have Gemini. This has surprised and disappointed many drivers who were waiting for the update.

Drivers are sharing their experiences online every day. On Reddit, many users say Gemini has not appeared on their Android Auto system yet. Most cars still show the old Google Assistant.

A report by 9to5Google makes the situation clear. Nearly 7,200 people voted, and 92% said they do not have Gemini. Only a very small number said they got it recently.

Some users tried joining the Android Auto beta program. A few people say this helped, but it does not work for everyone and is not recommended for regular users.

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Google may be rolling out Gemini gradually. Early users say Gemini is better at natural talking and feels more human while driving. This is one reason people are excited about it.

However, Gemini also has an issue right now. Some users report that it talks too long, stops suddenly, or even talks to itself during Gemini Live.

Google has not shared any clear update about when more people will get Gemini. Until Google speeds things up, most Android Auto users will have to wait longer for the new assistant.

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