Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out version 4.1 of the Google Home app. This is the first update after the recent Google Home redesign that rolled out with version 4.0. The changelog for the latest update notes that the app is getting several improvements and fixes based on user feedback. … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsujfz8YVJ0 This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss their hands-on impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy XR headset and whether it can compete with the Apple Vision Pro. They also dive into new data that explains the Pixel 10’s battery life problems and explore one surprising area where Google’s Tensor chip beats Qualcomm’s … Read more
The obvious or easiest option isn’t always the best, and this is especially true when it comes to Android apps. Many users swear by Google Chrome on their phones and while some genuinely appreciate its functionality and design, most non-techies use it because it’s preinstalled and immediately available. Sure, that’s a fair reason, but I … Read more
Over the past few years, Google has made major changes to the Android OS to better accommodate tablets and other large-screen devices. These include new features like a taskbar, desktop windowing, enhanced drag-and-drop support, improved app adaptability, and more. Despite these improvements, most people would agree that Android tablets still have a long way to … Read more
I’ve tested a dizzying number of dual-SIM Android phones in my time, and even that’s a fraction of our collective knowledge at Android Authority. The best devices never sit on their perch for long before a new pretender to the crown comes along to usurp it. This makes it an exciting and ever-changing field you … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Canvas tool in Gemini can now generate presentations directly from uploaded documents or even text prompts. The feature creates themed slide decks with text and visuals, ready to export to Google Slides. It’s rolling out now for personal and Workspace accounts. If you’ve ever stared at a … Read more
TL;DR IKEA is giving away an NFC-enabled miniature bed for your smartphone. The smart (and small) bed uses NFC to make sure you don’t pick up your phone before getting seven hours of sleep. Users can earn a reward voucher after completing a week’s worth of seven-hour uninterrupted sleep sessions. If late-night smartphone use is … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has published a post that explains its future plans and elaborates on the new Lock Glimpse feature. Select non-flagship devices will now include a selection of third-party partner apps and services. The company says it plans to keep third-party apps minimal and easy to remove. The Android … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Have you been considering getting a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge? The phone is fantastic, especially if you want a super-thin handset. Keeping the design slim doesn’t have to mean sacrificing on storage space, though. Right now, you can buy the model with 512GB of storage at a record-low price, … Read more
TL;DR YouTube TV’s deal with Disney, which includes content from ABC and ESPN, is up for renewal. If YouTube TV and Disney can’t come to an agreement before the end of October 30, subscribers will face a blackout. Google successfully managed talks with NBCUniversal, Fox, and Paramount previously in 2025. YouTube TV is a popular … Read more