Google is said to have begun rolling out a new feature on Android that provides AI-generated recommendations based on the users' daily routine. As per a report, it is called Contextual Suggestions and functions as a lighter version of Magic Cue, the AI-powered predictive assistant that is exclusive to Pixel devices. While it was not officially announced during The Android Show, the report mentions that Contextual Suggestions is appearing for some users on stable Android 16 builds. Contextual Suggestions on Android According to an Android Authority report, Contextual Suggestions uses AI to analyse user habits and recommend relevant actions before users manually search for them. For example, it may automatically bring up an airline boarding pass when a user arrives at the airport or suggest opening a music app upon reaching the gym. It was spotted on a Pixel 10 running a stable version of Android 16. The feature was reportedly first discovered in development back in December last yea...
Samsung is said to be developing a new productivity-focused feature to reduce distractions by controlling internet access at the network level. The feature, reportedly discovered within One UI 9, can selectively block internet connectivity for specific categories of apps such as social media, games, and streaming platforms. As per the report, the functionality is still experimental and was sighted after Samsung commenced the rollout of Android 17-based One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung One UI 9 May Introduce Network-Based Focus Mode According to an Android Authority report, the feature was discovered within Samsung's Connectivity Labs section. It is, notably, a hidden Wi-Fi settings menu that is accessible after repeatedly tapping the Intelligent Wi-Fi option in Settings on Galaxy devices. The leaked code strings reportedly reference a feature internally described as “Network management for concentration.” One of the discovered strings states that the tool is designe...