Google is reportedly preparing an update that would let users set different default durations for new events on each individual calendar, rather than applying a single global setting. This change was observed in the latest version of the Android Calendar app, indicating a shift towards more granular customization. Currently, users can only set one default event length across all their calendars, but the upcoming update could enhance scheduling flexibility for those managing multiple calendars.
Users on Reddit reported slowdowns and error messages, including an 'Internal error encountered' prompt, when using the Google Home app on iOS and Android, while the web version continued working normally. Google's official Nest Community account confirmed it is actively rolling out a fix, though no timeline was given for when all users will receive it.
Nvidia has increased the price of its Shield TV Pro streaming box by $100, from $199.99 to $299.99, effective October 2. The company told Ars Technica the hike reflects industry-wide increases in component costs, particularly memory, driven by demand from AI hardware production. The non-Pro Shield TV variant has already been discontinued, leaving only the Pro model in production.
Android Auto users are reporting that Gemini stalls for about 10 seconds when asked a question or search, then gives up without answering. The issue has been seen across Google, Samsung, and Motorola phones, and affected users say common fixes like resetting Android Auto settings or updating their phone don't resolve it. Android Authority says it has contacted Google for comment.
According to a Dealabs report, OPPO's upcoming Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will launch in Europe at €1,499 and €1,799 respectively, with the devices expected on October 21. That marks a roughly €500 jump from last year's Find X9 at the same 12GB/512GB tier, and the European models reportedly get smaller 7,150mAh batteries and no 16GB RAM option compared to their Chinese counterparts.
A CNET reviewer tested the $1,299 Google Pixel 11 Pro XL against the $1,400 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra during a weekend trip to Cape May, New Jersey, shooting unedited photos across varied lighting and moving subjects. The comparison found the Pixel's 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor renders more neutral, realistic colors, while Samsung's 50-megapixel sensor produces more saturated, vibrant tones.
The ARMSX3 PS3 emulator for Android has released version 1.0.6, adding support for CHD disc images, a compressed format that reduces file sizes compared to standard ISOs. The developers cite examples like Demon's Souls shrinking from 8.76GB to 6.25GB, and Bleach Soul Resurrection dropping from 4GB to 1.8GB. The update also includes improved frame generation and fewer stutters in games using the PS3's job system.
A Reddit leak combined with reporting from The Mobile Report outlines T-Mobile's unannounced T-Mix plan lineup, showing 15 total plans split into Standard, More, and Loaded tiers, each with regular, 55+, First Responder, Military, and Student variants. The leaked pricing, which excludes AutoPay or other discounts, shows costs ranging from roughly $55 to $180 depending on tier and number of lines, with some discounted plans capped at two lines.
Android Authority's Stephen Radochia initially criticized Google's higher Pixel 11 series pricing and the base model's reduced RAM, but after a month using the Pixel 11 Pro XL he reports the phone's display, cameras, battery life, and Gemini Intelligence features justify the cost. A reader poll cited in his piece showed 59% of respondents still plan to stick with their older Pixel rather than upgrade.
Android Authority ran a reader poll pitting the Motorola Signature 27 against the Google Pixel 11 Pro, drawing over 1,700 votes. The Motorola device won decisively, taking 73.9% of the vote compared to 26.1% for the Pixel, with the publication's own writer citing the phone's faster Snapdragon chip, distinctive design, and quicker charging as draws.
Android Authority's Robert Triggs suggests ways to keep using a retired phone rather than discarding it, including as a dedicated secondary device for work or personal use, as an Android Auto display via apps like Open Headunit, or as a backup device. The piece also notes old phones can be converted into standalone gadgets using their remaining camera, microphone, screen and storage functions.
Android Authority's Insights team found code for an unreleased Android Auto feature that would use an animated raccoon character, paired with a temperature caption, to show weather conditions on the dashboard. Columnist Andy Walker argues the cartoonish design clashes with Android Auto's usual large, legible, high-contrast interface elements meant to be read quickly while driving.
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