by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel 11, News
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....
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel 8, News
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....
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Google, Google Sheets, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is expanding Gemini’s capabilities in Sheets. The AI can now understand and analyze multiple tables. Users will be able to get Gemini to generate formulas based on several tables, generate charts from table...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel 10, Linux, News
TL;DR Google is adding GPU acceleration for graphical Linux apps to Android’s Terminal app, but the feature is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10. This feature relies on Gfxstream, a library that forwards graphics API calls from the guest Linux virtual machine to the...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Apple Watch, Authority Insights, News, NFC, OnePlus OxygenOS
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Our APK teardown found that the latest OHealth app update includes steps for setting up pairing with an Apple Watch. Code strings detail syncing calls, messages, and health data via OHealth. A new “Cardless entry”...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Amazon, Amazon Echo, Deals, News, smart speakers
Credit: Amazon Halloween is just around the corner, but you’re still in time to get your decorations. Right now is the time to pull the trigger if you’ve been thinking of snagging Amazon’s bundle with two Echo Dots and both the Jack Skellington and Sally Shells. The...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | News, Ring, security camera
TL;DR Ring is selling a Candy Cam Bundle that includes a 4K security camera, a Halloween-themed camera cover, and a candy bowl with a camera mount. The camera covers are cute, but pointing a security camera at trick-or-treaters may be seen as invasive. 3D printer...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, Material 3 Expressive, News
TL;DR Google’s been working to modernize the Play Store’s interface, recently giving it a new gradient-shaded status bar. The app’s also working on a couple more Expressive updates, including a new loading indicator. Card UI may also be updated to move text away from...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Deals, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, News, T-Mobile
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s “Treat Season” promotion offers free flagship phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge, Pixel 10 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro with 24 monthly bill credits for new Experience Beyond customers. Additional deals include a free...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently halted the roll out of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3. The update had a bug that caused system UI to crash when desktop mode was enabled. Google has confirmed that the rollout will resume this week. Last week,...
