Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new gesture to minimize Gemini overlays into a bubble. Doing so keeps the chat running in the background without keeping you from using the phone. The gesture requires you to swipe left or right on the overlay to minimize it. Google has been working to…
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Your Android phone might be capable of far more Bluetooth audio options than you think. You see, most of the time, Android’s Bluetooth audio menu exposes only a small fraction of what your phone and headphones can actually do. For more advanced settings, you may need to reach for…
TL;DR Google has launched Tap Party, a 60-second mini-game tied to its upcoming 28th birthday sale in select markets. High scores can unlock major Pixel discounts, with some markets offering especially valuable prizes — including a free Pixel 11 series phone. Eligible Tap Party codes can stack with Google’s Birthday Sale offers, potentially making the…
TL;DR Google is moving several settings out of the crowded Gemini account switcher. Gemini’s search history page is also getting a UI refresh and new sorting options. Google is also testing a new “Discover Ideas” option on the Gemini home screen Google keeps adding new features to Gemini, and while it’s good to see these…
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset for high-end Android devices. The new processor has a 2nm TSMC design, a powerful 4.55GHz CPU, a ton of AI improvements, and 4K/240fps slow-mo support. The first phones with the Dimensity 9600 Pro are expected to be unveiled next week.…
This evening at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Apple TV shatters records to become the most-awarded network of the year, landing 29 wins overall.
Apple is rolling out iOS 27 to users today. This update brings a host of improvements, including refinements to Liquid Glass, up to 30% faster app load times, revamped Spotlight, Photos, and Mail search functionality, and Apple’s revamped Siri AI. Siri AI is rolling out in Beta with English-only support and will not be available…
What you need to know Meta’s Project Phoenix is finally coming into focus after more than a year of rumors about a lightweight, high-end mixed-reality headset. Phoenix looks more like smart glasses than a traditional VR headset, using nose pads and temple-mounted sensors. An external compute puck appears to be part of the design. Whispers…
What you need to know MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro is the company’s first 2nm flagship chipset, promising better performance and efficiency. The new 2+3+3 All Big Core CPU delivers up to 17% faster single-core performance while using significantly less power. MediaTek’s upgraded NPU supports on-device AI models with up to 30 billion parameters while improving…
Credit: Pankil Shah / Android Authority Every Android phone manufacturer, be it Google, Samsung, or any other, loves to flex its seven-year OS update promise as the ultimate way to “future-proof” your purchase. But I don’t think it plays out the same way in reality. Sure, an Android phone can easily last six or seven…