Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL; DR Gemini on Wear OS currently requires an active internet connection. Now Google seems to be working on enabling limited Gemini commands even without wireless data. These can include opening applications, as well as working with timers and alarms. Because virtual assistants and AI agents can be useful, getting … Read more
The Google Pixel Watch 4 might be the best smartwatch for Android users right now, but the Pixel Watch 5 should be released later this year, and it could be a hint of an upgrade. We’re still months away from a potential announcement, but based on all the leaks, rumors and insider reports so far, … Read more
Internet news GOOGLE SAYS MAKING BITCOIN IS EASIER THAN THAN TELL THE STORY: Cracking the Bitcoin blockchain with quantum computers may not be as difficult as previously thought, and Taproot’s Bitcoin technology, which enables efficient, private transactions, may be partly to blame, Google’s Quantum AI team said in a blog post and whitepaper recently published. … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL; DR The report states that the TV/screening category on Google Play is dominated by a small number of developer networks. The network reportedly operates more than 280 applications under 1.8 billion fake accounts. In addition to the free apps, they are said to offer unlimited ads, “free trials” that … Read more
If, like me, you’re a Pixel fan looking to buy a new phone in 2026, you might think you’re out of luck. This year is shaping up to be a tough one for new phones. The RAM shortage is starting to drive up prices across the board, and companies are choosing to skip some upgrades … Read more
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The monthly Google System Release Notes provide updates on Play services, the Play Store, and updates to the Play system on Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party applications include the “Google System”: To update, open the Settings … Read more
TL; DR Android may soon support sharing not only contacts, but also files, by tapping two phones together. Evidence of this feature covers Samsung’s One UI 9, Google Play Services, and Android 17 system level code. All signs point to a wider rollout that could bring this feature to more Android devices, not just Samsung … Read more
There is nothing more frustrating than watching your Google Pixel’s battery percentage drop while sitting in your pocket. I love the camera and the software, but for a while, the sudden battery drain had me thinking about going back to my Samsung Galaxy phone. After some trial and error (and a lot of digging into … Read more
Joe Maring / Android Authority The Google Pixel 10a has been out since March, and unlike the launch of the Pixel 10, there haven’t been many issues specific to the Pixel 10a yet. Of course, no phone ever launched perfectly. Disruptions and problems are bound to happen. Below are some of the most common problems … Read more
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I wanted to put this new Android flagship to the test and see how it compares to my favorite Pixelbook Chromebook. More importantly, I wanted to see how close Google was to providing a functional desktop experience. But I hit a wall when I tried to connect a mouse … Read more