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YouTube expands its direct messaging feature to more countries, including the US
TL;DR YouTube is expanding support for in-app messaging to more countries, including the US. Users aged 18 or older, who are logged into a YouTube...
This 5-camera Blink Outdoor 4 bundle just crashed 65% to a record-low price
Credit: Amazon A full outdoor camera setup can get expensive fast, especially if you want to cover more than just the front door. This Blink...
A court just held Google responsible for AI Overviews errors — here’s Google’s response
TL;DR Google has issued a statement in response to a German court ruling about incorrect AI Overviews content. The company emphasizes that the decision is...
Lenovo’s rugged ThinkTab X11 is finally available in the US
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Lenovo’s ThinkTab X11 is now available in the US. This tablet has an easily removable battery and even...
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 is ready to share its latest bug fixes
TL;DR Google’s latest QPR1 Beta arrives roughly three weeks after Beta 3. The new builds are heavily bugfix-focused, and we’ve yet to hear about any...
Having trouble with Strava? Here’s what’s going on (Update)
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Users are having trouble accessing Strava. The company has confirmed that its service is experiencing an outage. The...
Chromecast with Google TV remote acting up? It isn’t just you
TL;DR Several users report that their Chromecast with Google TV streamers are losing their connections to remote controls. It’s unclear what’s causing the problem. If...
Court actually holds Google responsible for everything AI Overviews get wrong (Updated)
TL;DR A German court has ruled that Google is ultimately liable when AI Overviews includes errors. Publishers found AI Overviews calling their businesses scams, despite...
Mint Mobile just bumped up your data limit for free
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Mint Mobile is increasing data across all of its plans. The new data caps are: 6GB, 17GB, and...
Pixel stuck in a bootloop after installing a recent update? Google finally has a fix
TL;DR Earlier this year, Pixel owners began reporting bootloops after installing their March update. While not all phones were affected in the same manner, everyone...
Deal: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE on sale for just $109.99, matching their best price yet
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Active noise cancelation, ambient sound, and smart Galaxy features are the big draw with the Samsung Galaxy Buds...
Google Play Services is draining battery life from Galaxy Watches like a vampire
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy Watch owners are reporting an issue with Google Play Services. The users claim that the app is...