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An Android Authority writer lays out personal reasons for favoring Google's Pixel 11 Pro over rival Android flagships, citing a cleaner software experience with fewer duplicate or bloatware apps compared to phones like Samsung's. The piece also highlights Pixel's position as first in line for software updates as a key advantage.
Android Authority found hidden code in Google Photos version 7.96.0.99 revealing an in-development feature that lets users pick a playback speed—0.25x, 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, or 2x—for animations made from multiple photos. The update would also add a preview screen before saving the GIF, which currently isn't offered, with finished animations saved to the camera roll and backed up to Google Photos.
Amazon is selling the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for $399.99, a $200 cut from its $599.99 list price, marking its lowest price to date and beating the previous year-to-date low of $424.99. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership, which shoppers can access via a free 30-day trial. The phone features a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, a 50MP main camera, and Samsung's pledge of six years of OS upgrades and security updates.
Google is widening the rollout of a redesigned Google Wallet card selector that replaces the horizontal card carousel with a vertically stacked list of saved debit and credit cards. The new layout opens as a separate screen, leaving transit cards, loyalty cards, and passes accessible from the main Wallet screen as before. Android Authority says the interface, previously seen only by a small number of users, has now appeared on Pixel phones used by its own team.
Code strings found in a new Google Messages beta build indicate the app will remove the ability to turn off RCS for individual conversations, forcing users back to SMS/MMS only on a conversation-by-conversation basis. The strings show an in-app banner warning that the 'Only send SMS & MMS messages' setting is going away, offering users the choice to switch to RCS now or have it switched automatically.
Android Authority surveyed 2,252 readers on whether they'd buy the upcoming OnePlus 16 if it were sold in their market. 61% said they'd buy it without question, 32% said it would depend on price, and only 7% said no. OnePlus plans to launch the phone in China this month with wider availability expected in November, after exiting the North American market.
Amazon has reduced the XREAL xbx a01 Plus AR glasses to $254, marking the first price cut since their launch and saving buyers $45. The lightweight glasses, weighing about 62 grams, feature a bright display of approximately 1,600 nits and are designed for portable gaming, travel, and media consumption. The deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members during Prime Day.
Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB at a discounted price of $1,179.99, down from its original $1,599.99, representing a 26% reduction. The device features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, with additional enhancements like AI features and improved stabilization.
Amazon is offering the Google Pixel 11 Pro at a record-low price of $849, down from its usual $1,099, marking a 23% discount. The device features a 6.3-inch display, high-end hardware, advanced AI capabilities, and a robust camera system, making it a compact flagship option. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.
Amazon is offering the Nothing Headphone (a) at a discounted price of $129, down from $199, representing a 35% savings. The over-ear headphones feature a 135-hour battery life with ANC off, adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC, Hi-Res Audio, and USB-C audio, along with tactile controls and IP52 splash resistance.
Googlebook OS's Chrome browser does not support multiple user profiles, a feature available on Chrome OS and iOS. Users can only access account settings through the profile icon, with no option to switch profiles directly within the browser. Google has acknowledged the absence and indicated that a feature request has been submitted.
Anker's compact 100W GaN charger with three ports is now available at Amazon for $45.99, down from $69.99. The device features two USB-C ports capable of delivering 100W each and a third lower-power port, along with a smart display showing real-time charging data. The deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members and includes an 18-month warranty.