Published on: 2025-04-20 07:31:59
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 Beta 4 introduces a new “robust open/close detection” setting that improves the ability of the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold to tell whether they’re folded or unfolded. This can help improve the reliability of the hinge angle sensor when you use a magnetic case. Without this setting, Android may struggle to transition apps between the outer and inner display or may move them when you don’t want it to. A key feature of most foldable phones i
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-20 14:40:46
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 9a is exhibiting an odd “flickering” behavior during front-facer previews. The camera seems to be unable to decide on exposure settings, and jumps between different brightness levels. Despite the jarring preview effect, actual images taken with the phone appear normal. Update, April 18, 2025 (03:40 AM ET): Pixel 9a’s camera viewfinder flickering issues have been resolved with the latest update rolling out to the Pixel Camera app. If you are
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-20 19:00:42
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Between the Google Pixel 9a, Apple iPhone 16e, and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, we’re spoiled for flagship-tier features without the price tags. Still, with prices ranging from $499 to $659 and a lot of differences under the hood, there’s plenty to weigh up when deciding between these three for your next purchase. Having previously examined the performance of these three plucky mid-rangers (TL;DR: the iPhone 16e and Galaxy S24 FE come out on top), it’s time to see whi
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-21 01:29:06
Android 16 has been out for a while through beta programs for Pixel devices. Google just released Android 16 Beta 4 , the last scheduled update in this platform release’s beta program. This build marks the second platform stability release, meaning that developer APIs and app-facing behaviors are now final, and apps targeting Android 16 can be made available in the Play Store. If you want to try out Android 16 before its stable release, but don’t have a compatible Pixel device, here’s some good
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Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority With a commendable balance of fitness features and everyday smarts, Fitbit’s smartwatches used to be regular fixtures on our best lists. Ever since Google took the reins, I’ve witnessed a slow unraveling. It didn’t take long for once-promising wearables to start feeling deliberately held back, and the reasoning is obvious. The Pixel Watch is the brand’s sole smartwatch focus. The recent removal of Google Assistant from Fitbit’s alternative lineups is just the
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The fourth beta of Android 16 has begun rolling out to supported Pixel smartphones and tablets, and it'll be the last release for the beta program. Android 16 reached platform stability in its last beta, and this secondary stability release is all about tightening up all the screws before the final release in a few months. We'll probably hear more about Android 16 next month during Google I/O 2025. Users installing the latest beta will receive the latest fixes and optimizations first, and will
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Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR A recent update to the Pixel 9a caused the front-facing camera to glitch out during preview. Users observed a “flickering” effect where the camera seemed to jump between exposure levels. Now a new Pixel Camera update appears to fully resolve the issue. Google’s Pixel 9a may be the company’s new smartphone hotness, but earlier this week we shared an odd problem with you that new owners of the phone were experiencing. When attempting to take photos with th
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-21 23:45:37
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 Beta 4 arrives today for Pixel devices. New owners of the Pixel 9a can now enroll in the Beta program, their first opportunity to do so. Downloads for the Pixel 9a should also be available soon. Android development is proceeding a little differently this time around, with Google giving work on Android 16 a much earlier start than we’ve come to expect. But while Android 16 is moving on a bold new timetable, Google similarly pushed up its launch
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-22 06:33:29
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing is now rolling out to all Android phones without requiring a Gemini Advanced subscription. The feature was previously available only only on the Pixel 9 series and the Galaxy S25 lineup. It allows users to share their screen and camera view with Gemini to ask questions in real time. Update, April 17, 2025 (12:33 PM ET): It turns out that Google’s generosity with Gemini Live camera and screen sharing is even m
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Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing is now rolling out to all Pixel phones without requiring a Gemini Advanced subscription. The feature was previously available only only on the Pixel 9 series and the Galaxy S25 lineup. It allows users to share their sceen and camera view with Gemini to ask questions in real time. Google has started rolling out Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing to all Pixel phones. The company announced the update on
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-21 09:21:37
TL;DR Google has introduced DolphinGemma, an AI model that allows researchers to speak to dolphins using Pixel phones. The model is trained to analyze and generate dolphin vocalizations, all running through the Pixel 6. Google’s Pixel phones already have you covered to understand different languages with Live Translate. But now, the company is taking things a big splash further. It turns out Pixel phones can not only help people talk to people but also help people talk to dolphins! Yes, you re
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-24 19:09:00
Jason Howell/ZDNet Google's A-series Pixel phones have consistently offered exceptional value, bringing premium features to the mid-range segment. With the recent launch of the Pixel 9a, consumers now have a choice between two compelling devices at similar price points. The Pixel 8a, released in 2024, remains a strong contender despite its successor's arrival. Also: Google Pixel 8a hands-on: 3 features make this my favorite $499 phone today This decision is particularly relevant for current P
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-26 07:54:22
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak has revealed possible wallpaper options for the Pixel 10 series. We get a selection of four wallpapers each for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. So far we’ve yet to get a look at what Google could be planning for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s wallpaper. Right now, Google’s Pixel 9a is the new kid on the smartphone block, but we’ve already been thinking a lot about what’s coming next. The Pixel 10 series has the potential to be Google
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Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra offer comes directly from Samsung, the Google Pixel 9a one comes from the Google Store, and the Motorola Razr 2024 sale is available from Visible. All deals are available for all color versions available in their respective stores. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung's best for 2025 Simply put, this is Samsung's very best phone for 2025. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a 6.9-inch QHD
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Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 9a is exhibiting an odd “flickering” behavior during front-facer previews. The camera seem to be unable to decide on exposure settings, and jumps between different brightness levels. Despite the jarring preview effect, actual images taken with the phone appear normal. Google’s latest Pixel phone is here, and new users are starting to get familiar with the Pixel 9a. The company’s latest budget-minded Pixel entry tweaks that familiar design la
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-27 09:01:00
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Why it matters: In what could be the best use of AI to date, Google is using a new AI model and Pixel phones to try to understand dolphins and eventually communicate with the mammals. The aptly named DolphinGemma large language model could interpret whistles, clicks, squawks, and other noises made by everyone's favorite sea creature. Google has announced a collaboration with researchers at Georgia
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 02:00:22
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google took a small risk with the Pixel 9a design. In an age when the next generation of an Android phone can often look like a carbon copy of its predecessor, there’s always something refreshing about seeing a significant revamp. That said, it’s not always going to be considered a winning change, and we were curious to know if you felt it was an upgrade. We ran a few polls to find out. In our article in which one of our polls was run, Adamya Sharma summarized
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 06:19:54
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority While the hype isn’t as intense as before, foldable smartphones are still very unique devices that provide a very special experience. These smartphone/tablet hybrids quite literally bend to your needs, and they are usually competent high-end devices. They are also usually way too expensive, so it’s good to keep an eye out for sales. Don’t worry; we can do the work for you. Today, we came across some good discounts on the two most popular foldable phones: the Sams
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 22:58:00
slowmotiongli/Getty Images Dolphins are among the smartest creatures on the planet, and a new AI model from Google combined with Pixel phones is helping researchers better understand their language -- and even hopefully communicate with them. Here's how it works. Also: The top 20 AI tools - and the #1 thing to remember when you use them Dolphin sounds fall into a few specific categories, such as whistles, squawks, and clicking buzzes, each linked to a different context and behavior. By analy
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-29 11:26:55
In Brief Google’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind, says that it has created an AI model that can help decipher dolphin vocalizations, supporting research efforts to better understand how dolphins communicate. The model, called DolphinGemma, was trained using data from the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), a nonprofit that studies Atlantic spotted dolphins and their behaviors. Built on Google’s open Gemma series of models, DolphinGemma, which can generate “dolphin-like” sound sequences, is efficient
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-29 22:00:19
The $300 Moto G Power is the lowest-priced Motorola phone that I can confidently recommend from the company's 2025 lineup. Even after using it for several weeks, the Moto G Power never frustrated me while performing any of my regular tasks. If you're already a Motorola fan, this phone is a great option that can handle the basics without breaking the bank. This might not sound like high praise, but compared to the sluggishness I felt when testing out the $200 Moto G, that extra $100 goes a long
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 03:10:02
Google has firmly established itself in the market as a top contender in the high-end smartphone market and fights it out with Apple’s iPhone and Samsung Galaxy series. In the Pixel 9 Pro, Google goes another step further with a phone that in all aspects (design, functionality, features) gathers for a high-end contender to both its rivals. Now, thanks to a magical Amazon offer, the Pixel 9 Pro is available at a historical low price—below Black Friday—so it’s the perfect time to invest in this t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-29 13:00:24
When the first renders of the Pixel 9a leaked, I had a very negative gut reaction to the phone’s design. It looked cheap, it lacked personality, and I thought Google had ruined one of its Pixel line’s most iconic design features — the camera bump. Going for a nondescript flat camera module seemed to reduce the Pixel 9a to a generic-looking budget Android phone, not a unique one filled with Google’s personality and its camera and AI wizardry. I wasn’t too excited about testing the phone, but whe
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 06:00:08
Joe Maring / Android Authority You might be surprised to know this, but I hold on to my personal Android phones for as long as I can. I’ve had my Pixel 7 Pro since late 2022. Prior to that, I had the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro since late 2018. Both devices were great camera phones, which was good news as photography is one of my top priorities. However, I’ve grown to realize that there’s one major feature I can’t do without on all my future smartphones, and that’s a zoom camera. In fact, every time I
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Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority We use and review plenty of phones each year at Android Authority, from cheap phones to flagship devices. But which phones do we actually use after the reviews are published? We’ve regularly polled the Android Authority team over the years to find out which phones are actually used as primary devices or daily drivers, with our last survey taking place last year. So with that in mind, we thought it was time to ask the team about their phones once again. The re
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 00:00:28
Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you want flagship features without the price tag, there’s a good selection of options on the market right now. Google’s new Pixel 9a joins the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Apple iPhone 16e as great middle-of-the-market picks for the budget-conscious. In fact, the 9a is the cheapest of the three at just $499 rather than $659 and $599, respectively, yet it continues to sport a dual camera configuration and flagship-tier Tensor G4 processor. Can it real
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Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . This installment of our reviews roundup goes in several different directions. We've got an excellent Android phone, some smart glasses and a powerful CPU. Plus, we revisited our old pal the iPhone 16 Pro and offer up a spoiler-free review of The Last of Us season two. There's plenty to
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The world of Pixel accessories grows every year. Here are a few other cases I've tried and liked, just not as much as the ones above. OtterBox Defender Series for $65: This is arguably the most protective case for the Pixel 9 series. It has a hard shell that splits into two pieces, wrapping around the front and back of the phone, and you click them in place. Then add the rubber slipcover over the top and the holster, which lets you affix the phone to the belt. The holster's clip can also double
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 19:54:17
Good for Google! It has found its Apple Watch equivalent. The Pixel Watch 4, which we expect later this year, is already trudging through the rumor mill. Google has purportedly made some nice tweaks to it. However, most of the changes are minimal. They remind me of how Apple updates the Apple Watch every year, but only a little bit. Most years aren’t worth the upgrade unless you’re due for it. But Pixel Watch moving to a more proper wireless charging would be a welcome tweak. According to 91mob
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-29 22:00:56
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google’s A-series has long walked the line between affordability and premium feel. But with the launch of the Pixel 9a, the company seems to be charting a new course when it comes to design. While the Pixel 8a carried forward the signature look of the flagship Pixel 8 series with its distinctive camera bar, curved edges, and silky soft-touch matte back, the new Pixel 9a breaks away with a flatter, more minimalist aesthetic. It ditches the iconic camera bar in
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