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Google Home now lets you control your smart devices, your way

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:00:40

TL;DR Google Home now lets you set up different Favorites for each device. That means you can pin the front door as a favorite on your smartwatch, while the lounge light is pinned on Google TV. This should be useful if you tend to control different smart home gadgets via specific devices. Google has just announced the stable release of Android 16, while also revealing a few features for ecosystem users. It turns out there’s a notable addition to the Google Home app as well. The search giant

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June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is here, and here’s everything new it’s bringing to your Pixel

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:00:42

TL;DR Google has released the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop for supported Pixel devices. This Feature Drop includes the Android 16 platform update and Pixel-exclusive features such as Pixel VIPs widget, Battery Health Indicator, custom Gboard stickers via Pixel Studio, and more. Pixel devices are also getting Google app updates that bring even more features. It’s raining updates today for Pixels! Supported Pixel devices are getting a ton of new features today, courtesy of a combination of app

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Here’s when Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive redesign and Desktop Mode will roll out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:00:42

TL;DR The Android 16 update is now available for Pixel devices, but the anticipated Material 3 Expressive UI and new Desktop Mode are not included in this initial release. Google plans to launch the Material 3 Expressive redesign with the Android 16 QPR1 update, which is expected to roll out on September 3, 2025. The new Desktop Mode is also slated for the Android 16 QPR1 release and is currently available for testing in QPR1 Beta 2. Google is finally rolling out the Android 16 update to supp

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Google Photos will soon suggest advanced edits with a single tap

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:00:46

TL;DR Google has announced an overhauled image editor for Google Photos on Android. The redesigned editor lets you tap, brush, or circle a subject to get plenty of editing suggestions. Google says this overhauled editor is “coming soon.” Google Photos offers a variety of powerful editing tools, and the Magic Editor tool even lets you tap, circle, or brush objects to select them for editing. Now, the company is upping the ante with an overhauled image editor. Google announced this redesigned

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Google Messages is finally getting group chat icon customization and RCS tags for contacts

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:00:59

TL;DR Google has finally announced that custom icon support for RCS group chats will soon be available in Google Messages. The company has also confirmed that Google Messages will soon allow users to snooze chats. In addition, the messaging app will clearly label contacts with RCS enabled. Although Google has been working on adding custom icon support to RCS group chats in Google Messages for quite some time, the feature has yet to reach users. We first spotted references to the feature in a

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Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here’s how it works

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:24:58

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. This feature first went live in Android 16 Beta 2. While you can’t assign custom key combinations to every available shortcut, you can customize many of them. Update, June 10, 2025 (2:24 PM ET): Google announced today that it is launching custom keyboard shortcuts in Android so you can “create your own combination of hotkeys.” This feature is already available in Android 16 for the Pixel Tab

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This new kids plan runs on T-Mobile’s network and is just $5 a month

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:29:57

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Helium has launched a new $5 a month Sprout plan for kids, offering 3GB of data with unlimited talk and text and enhanced privacy. Unlike the free Helium plan, Sprout does not require sharing location or private data and comes with flexible parental controls. The plan is ideal for parents wanting an affordable way to test if their child is ready for their first phone. Earlier this year, Helium unveiled a new free plan that gives users 3GB of data on

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The impossible is happening: An Android phone will be compatible with Apple Watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:30:23

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has started teasing its next foldable, the X Fold 5. A product manager confirms that the Android phone will have Apple Watch compatibility. It’s also said to have direct support for iCloud and can be used as an extended screen with a Mac. At one point, Apple reportedly considered making an Apple Watch that’s compatible with Android to help it reach the platform’s billions of users. However, those plans eventually fell through and Apple has continu

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Nothing to see here: Leaked Nothing Phone 3 render confirms death of the Glyph (Update: Or does it?)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 10:31:33

TL;DR Nothing Phone 3’s back panel design has leaked in a new render. The render confirms the removal of Nothing’s signature Glyph lighting system, though the back panel still retains a quirky design. The Nothing Phone 3 is confirmed to launch on July 1, and is expected to bring a flagship-grade camera, a flagship chip, and a large battery for about $800. Update, June 10, 2025 (02:31 PM ET): Earlier today we got a peek at some very professional-looking imagery that purported to depict the upc

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Is Visible Plus Pro worth the extra $10 a month?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 11:21:21

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’ve been a big Visible fan for years. While it’s not the only carrier I use, it’s definitely the one I most often come back to. I’m also not the only one in our staff who favors it, as Joe Maring recently left T-Mobile for Visible. There’s a lot to like about Visible, and it only continues to get better. Earlier this spring, the Verizon-owned brand announced a new plan: the confusingly named Visible Plus Pro. Naming aside, I signed up to give it a try and se

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors: Pricing, specs, release date, and everything else we know

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 11:31:48

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority When it comes to the very best foldable phones, Samsung’s name tends to be one of the first that comes to mind. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a fairly iterative update over its predecessor, it does make some notable improvements to AI features, durability, and more. As much as the Fold 6 gets right, there is still plenty of room for Samsung to improve. And thanks to increased competition in the foldable space with devices like the Google Pixel 9 Pro F

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Snap has sunk $3 billion into AR Specs it hopes it can actually convince you to wear

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 11:52:02

Snap TL;DR Snap will launch a new pair of AR smart glasses, called Specs, in 2026. The glasses will run on Snap OS and support AI-powered features like translation, gaming, and 3D content. Unlike the 2024 Spectacles, Specs will be for consumers, not just developers. Despite repeated waves of apathy, tech companies won’t relent in their quest to put a computer on our faces. The latest hardware announcement comes from SnapChat’s parent company, Snap, which is launching a new pair of smart glas

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Android 16 wants to make your next phone trade-in process a lot faster

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 11:54:39

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 introduces a new “Trade-in Mode” to make trading in your old phone a faster process. This feature allows technicians to quickly access device details and run diagnostics by bypassing the usual setup wizard. Activating Trade-in Mode ensures security by forcing a factory reset on the next reboot, preventing misuse. The Android 16 update is rolling out to Pixel devices today. While Google’s official changelog is brief, the release is packed with n

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Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 is here, with Pixel’s DeX competitor and more

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 12:04:07

TL;DR Google has announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 2. The new beta software brings a desktop mode when connected to an external display. The update also brings desktop windowing functionality to tablets. Google launched Android 16 QPR1 beta 1 last month, giving us our first official look at the company’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. Now, the company has announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 2. Perhaps the most notable addition is a desktop mode, dubbed conne

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Google TV Streamer on sale: Take it home for $84

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 13:03:05

Joe Maring / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer rarely goes on sale. In fact, the very first time we saw it discounted was just this April. If you come across a good sale, it might be a good idea to consider it, and today you can take it home for $84. Buy the Google TV Streamer for $84 ($15.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon, but you can also get the same discount straight from the Google Store. We’re linking to the Amazon sale because we know many of you already like shopping t

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Save $100 on the GoPro HERO13 Black action camera!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 13:56:31

If you’re trying to find the best action camera around, you’ve undoubtedly considered the GoPro HERO13 Black. It is the latest and greatest from a brand that is widely recognized for these action cams. If you’re looking to get it, right now might be a great time to pull the trigger, as the GoPro HERO13 Black is $100.99 off. Buy the GoPro HERO13 Black for just $329 ($100.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon, but you can get the same discount from GoPro’s website. We’re linking to the Amaz

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Foldables are going to miss out on this major Android 16 multitasking feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 14:27:33

TL;DR Foldables like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t support on-device windowing in Android 16. Only tablets will have the option of floating app windows, while phones with Desktop Mode will need an external display. Desktop Mode support is optional for OEMs building phones and foldables. If you were still hoping that Android 16 might finally let you run apps in floating windows on your foldable, you might want to temper those expectations. Despite the larger screens on foldables like the Pixel 9

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The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta finally organizes Android’s messy sound settings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 14:38:25

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is cleaning up Android’s “Sound & vibration” settings page in the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 update. Instead of one long list, the new layout groups settings into distinct categories like “sound patterns” and “Audio.” The volume sliders also get a modern design, while other options are relocated to make the page feel less cluttered. After more than 16 years of development, the Android OS is packed with features. If they weren’t organized, navigat

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Apple iPad deals: Save $100-$150 on these great tablets

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 15:29:13

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority While here at Android Authority, we live and breathe Google’s mobile OS, we try to stay objective and recognize when competing platforms do something better. In the current market, Apple iPads offer a better experience at a lower price, and they often go on sale. Let’s go over today’s deals together. Buy the Apple iPad A16 for $299 ($50 off) Buy the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro for $399.99 ($99.01 off) These offers are available from Amazon. These discounts apply

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I replaced every emulator on my phone with this $50 gaming handheld and I don’t regret it one bit

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 20:14:35

TrimUI Smart Pro The TrimUI Smart Pro is a fantastic 16:9 handheld that can reach below $50 on sale. It can handle everything up to the PS/N64, and you'll have to pay double for anything better. As someone who grew up playing retro games, I was over the moon when I first found out I could install emulators on my Android phone years ago. What could possibly be better than playing the classics on the same device I use dozens of times a day for every other task? Well, it turns out that a smooth r

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This new flagship phone has two zoom lenses, but only one zoom camera (wait, what?)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 23:10:00

HUAWEI TL;DR HUAWEI has announced the Pura 80 series of smartphones. The Pura 80 Ultra has a switchable tele lens, which sees one zoom camera used for two periscope lenses. The phone is available in China for $1,391. HUAWEI has been teasing the Pura 80 series of flagship phones for a while now, and leaks point to a radical zoom camera system for the Pura 80 Ultra. Now, the company has indeed announced the Pura 80 series. The Pura 80 Ultra stands out from other smartphones by offering a sing

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This great Good Lock module just got a major customizability update for One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 01:27:06

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has updated its One-Hand Operation Plus module with two new features. The app now lets you have more than two sets of gesture handles, such as multiple sets on one side of the screen. The app also lets you use the system back gesture while gesture handles are enabled. Good Lock modules are easily one of the best reasons to get a Samsung phone, as these applications allow you to deeply customize various aspects of your device. One-Hand Operation

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iOS 26 proves that Android still has a software update problem

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 02:00:57

Joe Maring / Android Authority This week’s iOS 26 announcement sure was an odd one, wasn’t it? Between the controversial Liquid Glass redesign and the big name jump from iOS 18 to iOS 26, this year’s iPhone update is already proving to be one of the most peculiar we’ve seen in a while. Overall reactions to iOS 26 have been a mixed bag so far, and with an update this drastic, that’s to be expected. But even though not everything about Apple’s big software update is a winner, there’s one aspect

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Apple’s Circle to Search competitor for iOS 26 looks awful

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 02:30:05

Earlier this week, during the WWDC keynote, Apple showed off its new iOS 26. For the first time since iOS 7 in 2013, Apple is revamping the operating system’s look and feel, introducing a very Windows Aero-esque design language called “Liquid Glass” (RIP Windows Vista), and since this was the flashy new thing at the keynote, it’s been the week’s hot topic. However, we also saw teasers of other new features that aren’t getting the same level of attention. Within the segment on iOS, for example,

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This small quick settings tweak is low-key my most anticipated Android 16 improvement

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 03:00:39

Joe Maring / Android Authority Android 16 is shaping up to be the biggest visual update to Google’s mobile operating system since the introduction of Material You with Android 12. That release was all about making the experience feel more personal to each user, with dynamic theming that could extract your wallpaper colors and apply them to other parts of the system. There was also a much more playful approach to form and motion across the OS. With its latest design system update, Material 3 Exp

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Google may declutter Gemini’s compose box with a new Tools button (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 03:07:37

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Gemini interface on Android may soon get a new tools button for Gemini’s Canvas, Deep Research, and Video tools. Currently, shortcuts for these tools appear within the text box next to the microphone and Gemini Live buttons. With an upcoming update, Google may replace these shortcuts with a single “Tools” button. Google is prepping a minor tweak for the Gemini interface on Android to give it a cleaner look. We’ve spotted the change in the latest Goog

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The latest Android 16 beta now lets you throttle your Pixel’s battery, charging

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 03:20:59

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 update apparently brings the battery health assistance feature. This feature effectively throttles your charging speed and battery over time in the name of battery health. The feature also comes after numerous reports of battery issues affecting older Pixel phones. Google announced a battery health assistance feature alongside the Pixel 9a earlier this year. The feature effectively throttles your charging speed and battery over

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I’ve found the best solution if you want a smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 03:30:46

If you’re looking for the best phones with a physical keyboard then I’m sorry to tell you that your options are slimming down. Phones with a built-in physical keyboard are becoming very, very rare. And the few ones available right now are pretty much considered antiques in the world of smartphones. However, if this is a feature you absolutely need, there are still some devices you might want to consider — and the best solution might surprise you. Clicks Keyboard Case: The best Android QWERTY K

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I built a focused, productive One UI 7 home screen using its most chaotic feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 04:00:01

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve had a blast using One UI 7 on my Galaxy phone. Now Bar has changed the way I juggle through playlists and monitor dishes in the oven, while its expanded Routines actions offers even more inventive ways of using its built-in automation feature. But one thing I’ve largely avoided until now was One UI Home. I’ve never been partial to stock launchers, but since I gave Pixel Launcher a fair chance and built a fairly productivity-minded home screen with it, it’s o

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 11)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 04:30:38

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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Google Home now lets you control your smart devices, your way

June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is here, and here’s everything new it’s bringing to your Pixel

Here’s when Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive redesign and Desktop Mode will roll out

Google Photos will soon suggest advanced edits with a single tap

Google Messages is finally getting group chat icon customization and RCS tags for contacts

Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here’s how it works

This new kids plan runs on T-Mobile’s network and is just $5 a month

The impossible is happening: An Android phone will be compatible with Apple Watch

Nothing to see here: Leaked Nothing Phone 3 render confirms death of the Glyph (Update: Or does it?)

Is Visible Plus Pro worth the extra $10 a month?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors: Pricing, specs, release date, and everything else we know

Snap has sunk $3 billion into AR Specs it hopes it can actually convince you to wear

Android 16 wants to make your next phone trade-in process a lot faster

Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 is here, with Pixel’s DeX competitor and more

Google TV Streamer on sale: Take it home for $84

Save $100 on the GoPro HERO13 Black action camera!

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The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta finally organizes Android’s messy sound settings

Apple iPad deals: Save $100-$150 on these great tablets

I replaced every emulator on my phone with this $50 gaming handheld and I don’t regret it one bit

This new flagship phone has two zoom lenses, but only one zoom camera (wait, what?)

This great Good Lock module just got a major customizability update for One UI 8

iOS 26 proves that Android still has a software update problem

Apple’s Circle to Search competitor for iOS 26 looks awful

This small quick settings tweak is low-key my most anticipated Android 16 improvement

Google may declutter Gemini’s compose box with a new Tools button (APK teardown)

The latest Android 16 beta now lets you throttle your Pixel’s battery, charging

I’ve found the best solution if you want a smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard

I built a focused, productive One UI 7 home screen using its most chaotic feature

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 11)

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