https://youtu.be/yOGuy0zCfwQ TL;DR Samsung has officially announced its new Galaxy XR device. All apps built on Android will work on the extended reality headset. Galaxy XR is available today for $1,799.99. It’s an extra $249.99 if you want the travel case or controllers. After all of this time, it’s hard to believe that Samsung first began … Read more
https://youtu.be/yOGuy0zCfwQ TL;DR Early Galaxy XR buyers get an “Explorer Pack” worth up to $1,000. The bundle includes perks such as Google AI Pro, YouTube TV, and NBA League Pass. It also includes a bundle of specialized XR games and content, but you have to purchase the device before the end of the year to get … Read more
https://youtu.be/yOGuy0zCfwQ TL;DR Samsung has made controllers and a carrying case for the Galaxy XR. The controllers are sold separately for $250. You’ll also need to pay an additional $250 just for the carrying case. Galaxy XR, the device formerly known as Project Moohan, has finally launched. Samsung has built this headset to go toe-to-toe with … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet now supports Android 16’s Live Updates feature. Live Updates are a new type of notification for activities like ridesharing, deliveries, and navigation. Google Wallet supports Live Updates for flights, train trips, and events. Google Wallet is your home for contactless payments on Android, but it also … Read more
TL;DR Google recently halted the roll out of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 due to a bug that caused system UI to crash when desktop mode was enabled. Google confirmed to Android Authority that the rollout will resume this week. A few hours after issuing their statement, Google began rolling out a new QPR2 … Read more
Credit: XGIMI TL;DR XGIMI has launched a sub-brand called Vibe. The sub-brand’s first product is a portable, battery-powered projector called the Vibe One. The device is available for pre-order in the US at an early-bird price of $199 (regularly $269). Normally, when you look for low priced projectors, you’ll find products that fail to meet … Read more
TL;DR Google’s looking for 15 Pixel Superfans to help with its Trusted Tester program. Superfans who are chosen will have the opportunity to provide feedback on upcoming Pixel hardware. Their input may ultimately end up helping to shape what we get as the Pixel 11. Who doesn’t love access? Being able to attend an exclusive … Read more
TL;DR Google now sells refurbished Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones starting at $489 and $699, respectively. Both phones are guaranteed updates well into 2030. The Pixel 9a or a Pixel 9 or 9 Pro XL (if discounted) may be a better bargain, depending on your priorities. Google started selling refurbished Pixel phones about … Read more
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Users on a variety of websites and services are reporting outages and connectivity issues today. The problem seems to be due to issues with Amazon Web Services. Affected services include Snapchat, Grammarly, Prime Video, Signal, Asana, and Slack. Amazon Web Services (AWS) powers many websites and online services … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A user has encountered a setup screen Gemini for Google TV on their Sony Bravia TV. The screen appeared after they updated their Google TV Home app. This is the first instance of Gemini for TV running on a device beyond TCL’s premier televisions. There’s still no word … Read more