by dbadmin | Dec 6, 2025 | Chromebooks, Features, Google, Google Chrome OS
The Android side of the internet is abuzz with rumors around Google’s Aluminum OS, which is expected to replace ChromeOS on low-power laptops. That sounds like an incredible idea since Google hasn’t had its own real computer software in forever — no, ChromeOS doesn’t...
by dbadmin | Dec 6, 2025 | Android, Android 16, E-Ink, eReader, News
TL;DR ViWoods launched the new Android 16-powered AiPaper Reader C, with a colorful E Ink display. The Reader C keeps the same compact build, data-only SIM card support, and dedicated AI button. Priced at $349, it is available now through ViWoods and third-party...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, Xiaomi
Credit: Samsung TL;DR Evidence of a new multi-folding device from Xiaomi has surfaced. This device sports the model number 2608BPX34C. It’s rumored to have around the same dimensions as Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold. At the beginning of December, Samsung officially...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, News
TL;DR Gemini for Home’s official list of supported devices only covers first-party Google Home and Nest hardware. Users are seeing Gemini replace Google Assistant on speaker and display models from Insignia and Lenovo. The new models gaining Gemini support were...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News, YouTube Music
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some YouTube Music Premium users say downloaded tracks won’t play and get stuck loading, while streaming still works. Complaints on Google’s support forum and Reddit indicate that the issue occurs only on Android devices....
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Camera, Deals, DJI, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a convenient, super-compact device that captures excellent video. It’s also pricey at $749.99, though. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing one in hopes of finding a good deal, today is your day!...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google Pixel Watch, Google Pixel Watch 2, Google Pixel Watch 3, Google Pixel Watch 4, News, smartwatches
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The timer, stopwatch, and media controls now work with AOD on Pixel Watches. The update appears to be rolling out with Google Clock version 6.11. Google has started rolling out an update for the Pixel Watches. This...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Google settled a lawsuit over monopolizing Android app distribution for $700 million in 2023. Payouts should start this spring, with affected users eligible for at least $2 via Venmo or PayPal. Payouts will mostly be automatic, but users who can’t receive...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News, T-Mobile
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is partnering with Baby Three to offer limited-time blind box plushies at its Times Square and Alderwood Mall locations. Eight different plush designs will be available, sold through vending machines for $25 while...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Play, News
TL;DR Google Play Books is turning 15 this weekend following its inception in 2010 and rebrand in 2012. To celebrate, Google is giving away 15x Play Points on Play Books purchases through December 7. That’s a reward of 15 points per dollar spent for every Play Points...
