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- Samsung debuts AI-powered ‘Next-generation Bixby,’ but you can’t use it yet [Gallery]9to5google.com Samsung debuts AI-powered 'Next-generation Bixby,' but you can't use it yet [Gallery]
After teasing its arrival earlier this year, Samsung has just launched “Next-generation Bixby” for Galaxy devices, but it’s not available...
- Google is bringing Quick Share to the Android 15 setup wizard — Here’s why that matterswww.androidauthority.com Google is bringing Quick Share to the Android 15 setup wizard — Here's why that matters
Google is requiring OEMs to add a page for Quick Share into the setup wizard, hopefully boosting awareness of the file sharing tool.
- Google doesn’t have to refund Google Play gift card scam victimswww.androidauthority.com Google doesn't have to refund Google Play gift card scam victims
A federal judge has ruled that Google has no legal obligation to refund those who have fallen prey to scams involving Google Play gift cards.
- Best Android app price drops and freebies: Residual, Gunslugs, Space Grunts 2, and more9to5toys.com Best Android app price drops and freebies: Residual, Gunslugs, Space Grunts 2, and more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Alongside today’s price drops and freebies courtesy of the Google Play store, we are also tracking notable deals on Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra as well as the brand’s 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 ...
- Pixel Phone app working on contextual ‘AI Replies’ in Call Screen9to5google.com Pixel Phone app working on contextual ‘AI Replies’ in Call Screen
Google updated Call Screen with contextual replies last year, and the Pixel Phone app is readying “AI Replies” powered by LLMs...
- Google TV’s latest ad is a reminder of why it should only promote movies and shows9to5google.com Google TV's latest ad is a reminder of why it should only promote movies and shows
A new Google TV ad for a video game serves as an excellent reminder for why the platform should probably stick to content ads instead.
- Hot deals: These Anker and Jackery power stations can handle any camping tripwww.androidauthority.com Hot deals: These Anker and Jackery power stations can handle any camping trip
Do you keep running out of power? These power stations from Anker and Jackery will solve your battery issues, and at a great price.
- Samsung rolling out November 2024 update to these Galaxy devices – what’s new9to5google.com Samsung rolling out November 2024 update to these Galaxy devices – what's new
Samsung is actively rolling out the November 2024 security update to select Galaxy devices. Here’s which devices have been updated...
- Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with Switch gameswww.androidauthority.com Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with Switch games
There's good news if you've got a huge Switch library, as the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially be backwards compatible with old games.
- OnePlus 12 gets Oxygen OS 15 ahead of schedule, but at a costwww.androidauthority.com OnePlus 12 gets Oxygen OS 15 ahead of schedule, but at a cost
It wasn't even supposed to happen for another week, but the OnePlus 12 gets an early taste of Oxygen OS 15 stable today.
- Pixel 9 November update fixes Bluetooth, display issues9to5google.com Pixel 9 November update fixes Bluetooth, display issues
With the Android 15 November security patch, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold are getting their next update with several fixes.
- OnePlus 12 gets stable Android 15 update, rolling out now without AI features9to5google.com OnePlus 12 gets stable Android 15 update, rolling out now without AI features
Not long after its official announcement last month, OnePlus has just started rolling out the official, stable Android 15 for...
- Android 15 November security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel9to5google.com Android 15 November security patch rolling out: What's fixed for Pixel
The first update to Android 15 is rolling out with the November security patch for the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
- Google’s secret tool that browses the web for you is not so secret anymorewww.androidauthority.com Google's secret tool that browses the web for you is not so secret anymore
Google slips up and reveals its Jarvis prototype early.
- This deal ends tomorrow! Get two Google Nest Audio speakers for the price of onewww.androidauthority.com This deal ends tomorrow! Get two Google Nest Audio speakers for the price of one
Are you looking to get a Google Nest Audio? How about two? Best Buy is giving you a couple speakers for the price of one!
- This is the cheapest we’ve seen the Apple AirPods 4 go for!www.androidauthority.com This is the cheapest we've seen the Apple AirPods 4 go for!
The Apple AirPods 4 are pretty new, so heavy discounts aren't common yet. This is the lowest price we've seen these go for, saving you $40!
- Google TV now requires 2GB of RAM, higher than Chromecast with Google TV (HD)9to5google.com Google TV now requires 2GB of RAM, higher than Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
Google is setting new requirements for Google TV devices to have at least 2GB of RAM, a move that might...
- Android 15’s first monthly software update is finally rolling out nowwww.androidauthority.com Android 15's first monthly software update is finally rolling out now
Pixel owners can now start installing November's software update.
- Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (November 6)www.androidauthority.com Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (November 6)
Looking for some new Android wallpapers? Here's the Android Authority Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for November 6, 2024.
- AAWireless TWO, the latest wireless Android Auto adapter, is back in stock again9to5google.com AAWireless TWO, the latest wireless Android Auto adapter, is back in stock again
After quickly going out of stock when it launched, AAWireless TWO, the latest wireless Android Auto adapter, has returned.
- Google is lowering Android TV’s hardware requirements: Is 1GB RAM enough?www.androidauthority.com Google is lowering Android TV's hardware requirements: Is 1GB RAM enough?
The minimum amount of RAM an Android TV device must have is now 1GB, down from the previous 1.5GB minimum. Here's how Google's enforcing this.
- Google reportedly releasing big Android TV updates every two years now9to5google.com Google reportedly releasing big Android TV updates every two years now
It’s less important what version of Android your smart TV is on. Google is reportedly switching to a biannual release cycle for Android TV updates.
- AT&T customers get some justice, hacker behind massive breach caughtwww.androidauthority.com AT&T customers get some justice, hacker behind massive breach caught
The hacker believed to be behind the massive AT&T data breach back in April this year has been caught and arrested.
- US Mobile CEO speaks out against Google and is giving up to $1500 to dedicated fans in the processwww.androidauthority.com US Mobile CEO speaks out against Google and is giving up to $1500 to dedicated fans in the process
Want to earn some money while also supporting US Mobile? We teach you how to make money while saving with one of the best carriers.
- Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may arrive early with these improvements9to5google.com Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may arrive early with these improvements
A new report claims that Samsung may be releasing a Galaxy Ring 2 earlier on in 2025 with a few key improvements.
- OxygenOS 15 Open Beta now available for OnePlus 12 in Europe and North America9to5google.com OxygenOS 15 Open Beta now available for OnePlus 12 in Europe and North America
After launching in India, the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Open Beta is now available in Europe and North America.
- Google Contacts ‘Besties’ label hints at new relationship options (Update: Image)www.androidauthority.com Google Contacts 'Besties' label hints at new relationship options (Update: Image)
Google Contacts appears to be working on a new "Besties" system for managing your relationships, based on our APK teardown.
- The Galaxy Ring 2 could come a little sooner with better battery life and morewww.androidauthority.com The Galaxy Ring 2 could come a little sooner with better battery life and more
The Samsung Galaxy Ring was released back in July, but it looks like we've got major details about the Galaxy Ring 2.
- The Galaxy S25 Slim is looking more likely as fourth S25 model is spottedwww.androidauthority.com The Galaxy S25 Slim is looking more likely as fourth S25 model is spotted
A device that could be the fourth Galaxy S25 model has appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, lending more credence to Galaxy S25 Slim rumors.
- Samsung hasn’t updated any of its Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch models in months9to5google.com Samsung hasn't updated any of its Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch models in months
Samsung has been working on its next major Wear OS update for quite some time now, but has left nearly...
- Deals: LG 2024 120Hz C4 OLED smart TV $1,300 off, Galaxy Watch 7 $213, FREE gaming monitor promo, more9to5google.com Deals: LG 2024 120Hz C4 OLED smart TV $1,300 off, Galaxy Watch 7 $213, FREE gaming monitor promo, more
Today’s best deals are starting with a couple new all-time lows on the latest Samsung Galaxy watches – both the...
- Galaxy S25’s colors don’t appear as ‘Sparkling’ as their names suggestwww.androidauthority.com Galaxy S25's colors don't appear as 'Sparkling' as their names suggest
This Galaxy S25 leak gives us our first look at two of the new colors.
- Galaxy Watch 7 reportedly experiencing ‘phantom’ vibrations9to5google.com Galaxy Watch 7 reportedly experiencing 'phantom' vibrations
Users are experiencing vibrations on the Galaxy Watch 7 that don’t come with notifications. These random vibrations are seemingly out...
- Latest Android Auto 13.2 update now rolling out – what’s new9to5google.com Latest Android Auto 13.2 update now rolling out – what's new
Google is rolling out a new update to Android Auto, version 13.2, which doesn’t bring much to the table in...
- Not fair: Fairphone 4’s next big Android update postponed until 2025www.androidauthority.com Not fair: Fairphone 4's next big Android update postponed until 2025
A Fairphone employee confirmed that the next big Android update for the Fairphone 4 will not be released this year as originally planned.
- Say goodbye to the meatballs: Google Contacts rolls out new contact settings UIwww.androidauthority.com Say goodbye to the meatballs: Google Contacts rolls out new contact settings UI
The Google Contacts app is getting a new UI for contact settings. These were previously available through the three-dot (meatballs) menu.
- Android 16: Expected features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so farwww.androidauthority.com Android 16: Expected features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
Android 16 will launch in 2025, but we already have a clue about some of the new features that it could bring. Check them out!
- The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is crazy expensive but a superb robot vacuum cleaner for pet ownerswww.androidauthority.com The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is crazy expensive but a superb robot vacuum cleaner for pet owners
Looking for a low-maintenance, smart cleaning solution? The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra brings plenty of features, but demands a high price.
- Pixel 9 Pro reportedly costs Google around $400 in materials to make9to5google.com Pixel 9 Pro reportedly costs Google around $400 in materials to make
According to a new report, Google’s cost for producing a PIxel 9 Pro is just over $400, which might be...
- WhatsApp beta adds reverse image search through Google9to5google.com WhatsApp beta adds reverse image search through Google
WhatsApp is adding a new reverse image search function that uses Google to find original sources. The tool is available in the WhatsApp beta.