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Meta’s new app is basically social media for vibe-coded games and experiences
TL;DR Meta has launched a new app called “Pocket,” which lets users vibe-code games and experiences. It also has a social feed where users can...
Xreal ROG R1 is crazy expensive, but it's easily the best wearable monitor I've ever used
AC thVRsdayIn his weekly column, Android Central Senior Content Producer Nick Sutrich delves into all things VR, from new hardware to new games, upcoming technologies,...
Does the Fitbit Air support automatic activity detection?
Does the Fitbit Air support automatic activity detection?Best answer: Yes, the Google Fitbit Air automatically detects and saves activities in the background. These activities later...
Gemini Omni is 'like Nano Banana for video' and I couldn't believe the results
I use Gemini for all sorts of things on my phone, from general assistant help and smart home control to generative AI creation. The app...
Google loses final fight over $4.7 billion Android antitrust fine
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has lost its final appeal against a 4.1 billion euro ($4.67 billion) Android antitrust fine. The fine...
Surveys suggest Plex’s $750 Lifetime Pass is a hard pass for almost everyone
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Plex’s big Lifetime Pass price hike has now kicked in, meaning the one-time payment for premium Plex features has...
Google Store ends sales of classic Nest smart lock
TL;DR You’ll no longer find the Nest x Yale Lock on the Google Store. The stock has run out and the listing has been removed....
Platform Stability reached: Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is here for Pixels, quickly after Beta 5
What you need to knowGoogle announced Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is rolling out for enrolled Pixel testers a week after Beta 5 dropped.The patch...
Your Galaxy Watch will lose Vascular Load, switches to blood pressure 'trends'
What you need to knowSamsung Health app has posted a notice, informing Galaxy Watch users in the U.S. that Vascular Load will disappear with v7.0...
Samsung quietly brings back its BEST Galaxy S26 Ultra deal for the 4th of July weekend — with or without trade
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the most powerful phones ever built, but with a starting price of $1,299.99, it's also quite expensive. Fortunately,...
Alexa no longer sounds possessed, as Amazon fixes bizarre noises
TL;DR Last week, we shared with you some odd reports from Amazon Echo owners, who heard Alexa making some spooky breathing noises. The issue seemed...
Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leak hints at a big shake-up for the selfie camera
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra will reportedly feature an upgraded front camera. The front camera is said...