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  • Here are the commands you can use with Gemini’s upcoming YouTube Music extensionAamir Siddiqui
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has published official documentation of Gemini’s upcoming YouTube Music extension. The documentation gives examples of prompts and prompt formats that you can use to create more prompts. The extension is not currently live within Gemini but could launch soon. We’re expecting some big AI announcements in the coming days, as both OpenAI and Google have events scheduled this week. While ChatGPT could become more of a search engine, Google
     

Here are the commands you can use with Gemini’s upcoming YouTube Music extension

13. Květen 2024 v 10:01
YouTube Music logo on smartphone, next to headphones and Nest Mini (4)
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  • Google has published official documentation of Gemini’s upcoming YouTube Music extension.
  • The documentation gives examples of prompts and prompt formats that you can use to create more prompts.
  • The extension is not currently live within Gemini but could launch soon.

We’re expecting some big AI announcements in the coming days, as both OpenAI and Google have events scheduled this week. While ChatGPT could become more of a search engine, Google could be looking to integrate more of Gemini into its ecosystem. Google has been testing a Gemini Extension for YouTube Music, which we have previously detailed with a demo video. Now, we have a better idea of its functionality with a list of commands that Gemini will accept for YouTube Music.

Android Authority contributor Assemble Debug spotted that Google has added official documentation on connecting YouTube Music to Gemini apps. The documentation states that YouTube Music isn’t available in Gemini in Google Messages and that the extension works with English prompts only for now.

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  • iOS 18 could finally help iPhones catch up to Pixel’s Recorder appMahmoud Itani
    Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority iOS 18 will reportedly include a new AI-powered audio transcription and summarization feature that works across Apple Notes and Voice Memos. The feature will likely be offered on iPadOS 18 and macOS 15, too, which Apple will officially preview during WWDC24’s opening keynote. On multiple occasions, Apple has indirectly confirmed that iOS 18 will be an AI-centric release. While the operating system’s official preview won’t be revealed until next
     

iOS 18 could finally help iPhones catch up to Pixel’s Recorder app

13. Květen 2024 v 09:42
Google Recorder sample transcript
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  • iOS 18 will reportedly include a new AI-powered audio transcription and summarization feature that works across Apple Notes and Voice Memos.
  • The feature will likely be offered on iPadOS 18 and macOS 15, too, which Apple will officially preview during WWDC24’s opening keynote.

On multiple occasions, Apple has indirectly confirmed that iOS 18 will be an AI-centric release. While the operating system’s official preview won’t be revealed until next month, rumors have given us an idea of what to expect. The latest report suggests that iOS 18 will bake AI into the Apple Notes and Voice Memos apps, allowing iPhone users to transcribe and summarize their audio recordings automatically.

AppleInsider has learned that iOS 18 could finally bring automatic audio transcription and summarization to the iPhone. If this feature makes it to the public release, users will be able to read a transcript of the audio they’re recording in real time. The AI-powered addition — just like Google’s Recorder app on the Pixel 8 Pro — should also be able to generate a summary that highlights the recording’s key points.

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  • Motorola banned from selling smartphones in major EU marketAdamya Sharma
    Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority Motorola and Lenovo devices have been banned in Germany following a patent dispute. The companies must cease selling all smartphones and laptops WWAN modules enabling wireless internet connectvity. Only third-party retailers are selling affected Motorola and Lenovo devices right now, possibly till stocks last. A German district court has ordered a sweeping sales ban on Lenovo and Motorola devices in the country. Motorola, a subsidiary of Chinese
     

Motorola banned from selling smartphones in major EU market

13. Květen 2024 v 09:40

Motorola logo drawing on moto g stylus

Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority
  • Motorola and Lenovo devices have been banned in Germany following a patent dispute.
  • The companies must cease selling all smartphones and laptops WWAN modules enabling wireless internet connectvity.
  • Only third-party retailers are selling affected Motorola and Lenovo devices right now, possibly till stocks last.

A German district court has ordered a sweeping sales ban on Lenovo and Motorola devices in the country. Motorola, a subsidiary of Chinese tech giant Lenovo, is now prohibited from selling all of its phones that have a WWAN or Wireless Wide Area Network module that powers mobile internet access via cellular networks. That means all Moto phones, including the latest Edge 50 lineup, will not be available to purchase in Germany.

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  • OpenAI expected to announce major ChatGPT updates today: How to watch livestreamAdamya Sharma
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority OpenAI will announce updates to ChatGPT and GPT 4 at its “Spring Updates” event today. The livestream for the announcements is set to start at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET). The company is reportedly working on a ChatGPT-powered search engine and a new multimodal assistant. As expected, OpenAI is all set to make some important ChatGPT and GPT 4 announcements later today. The company has scheduled a “Spring Updates” livestream on its own website for 10
     

OpenAI expected to announce major ChatGPT updates today: How to watch livestream

13. Květen 2024 v 08:24

OpenAI on website on smartphone stock photo (2)

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
  • OpenAI will announce updates to ChatGPT and GPT 4 at its “Spring Updates” event today.
  • The livestream for the announcements is set to start at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET).
  • The company is reportedly working on a ChatGPT-powered search engine and a new multimodal assistant.

As expected, OpenAI is all set to make some important ChatGPT and GPT 4 announcements later today. The company has scheduled a “Spring Updates” livestream on its own website for 10 AM PT (1 PM ET).

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  • Using Google Wallet on a super-old Android phone? It’s time to upgrade.Hadlee Simons
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has quietly updated its support page to note new Google Wallet requirements. The payment app now requires Android 9 Pie or later, and Wear OS 2.x or later. This means you might want to upgrade your phone or watch if it’s very old. Google Wallet is the company’s first-party payment solution on Android phones and watches, allowing you to quickly make payments via NFC and store passes/tickets. Unfortunately, it looks like Google is phasing
     

Using Google Wallet on a super-old Android phone? It’s time to upgrade.

13. Květen 2024 v 07:53
Google Wallet logo on smartphone next to credit cards and cash Stock photo 2
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  • Google has quietly updated its support page to note new Google Wallet requirements.
  • The payment app now requires Android 9 Pie or later, and Wear OS 2.x or later.
  • This means you might want to upgrade your phone or watch if it’s very old.

Google Wallet is the company’s first-party payment solution on Android phones and watches, allowing you to quickly make payments via NFC and store passes/tickets. Unfortunately, it looks like Google is phasing out support for super-old phones and watches.

9to5Google spotted an official support page that reveals Google Wallet will require Android 9 Pie or higher on Android. Furthermore, Wallet on smartwatches will require Wear OS 2.x or later. This new requirement goes into effect from June 10, 2024.

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  • The best Chromecast alternative is a streaming box many of us can’t buyRita El Khoury
    Credit: Walmart Opinion post byRita El Khoury For the first time in a while now, I find my consumerist self jealous of not living in the US. The reason? Walmart, and more specifically, the latest Walmart Google TV streaming box. The new onn 4K Pro box is, by far, one of the most exciting Google TV streamers launched in recent years and one of the best Chromecast alternatives out there. The only problem is that it’s available in the US, and… well, that’s it. We won’t be getting it in Europe
     

The best Chromecast alternative is a streaming box many of us can’t buy

12. Květen 2024 v 16:00
walmart onn 4k pro google tv streaming box
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Opinion post by
Rita El Khoury

For the first time in a while now, I find my consumerist self jealous of not living in the US. The reason? Walmart, and more specifically, the latest Walmart Google TV streaming box. The new onn 4K Pro box is, by far, one of the most exciting Google TV streamers launched in recent years and one of the best Chromecast alternatives out there. The only problem is that it’s available in the US, and… well, that’s it. We won’t be getting it in Europe or other countries either.

Walmart’s new onn box caught my eye ever since the first leaks started. Contrary to previous onn sticks and streaming devices, this one was clearly not aiming for the very low-end $20 market. Instead, it seemed packed to the brim with features and specs that just made me look sideways at my 4K Chromecast and sigh, “Why not you?”

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  • OpenAI could announce new multimodal assistant to directly take on GoogleC. Scott Brown
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority On Monday, OpenAI is holding an event that could see an announcement about a new multimodal digital assistant. Being multimodal would allow the assistant to use images for prompts, such as identifying and translating a sign in the real world. This would be a direct threat against Google’s digital assistants, namely Google Assistant and the newer Gemini. Over the past few weeks, the rumor mill has been churning, suggesting that OpenAI — the com
     

OpenAI could announce new multimodal assistant to directly take on Google

11. Květen 2024 v 21:55
OpenAI on website on smartphone stock photo (1)
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
  • On Monday, OpenAI is holding an event that could see an announcement about a new multimodal digital assistant.
  • Being multimodal would allow the assistant to use images for prompts, such as identifying and translating a sign in the real world.
  • This would be a direct threat against Google’s digital assistants, namely Google Assistant and the newer Gemini.

Over the past few weeks, the rumor mill has been churning, suggesting that OpenAI — the company responsible for ChatGPT — could soon launch an AI-powered search engine, which would be a direct threat to Google’s core business. Given how prominent ChatGPT has become in such a short time, this would represent the first real threat to Google Search in decades.

However, it’s looking less likely that OpenAI has a search engine on the way (via The Information). Instead, new rumors suggest that OpenAI’s scheduled event on Monday could see the company announcing a multimodal digital assistant. While not a traditional search engine, it would still allow people to search for things using the power of AI, so it would still be a significant threat to Google.

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  • AI is already messing up the era of long-term smartphone updatesRobert Triggs
    Opinion post byRobert Triggs When Samsung announced Galaxy AI alongside the Galaxy S24 series, one of the first questions on everyone’s lips was: will older phones receive these awesome features? After all, Samsung has one of the industry’s leading update policies, with modern handsets receiving five to seven years of major updates, raising expectations for prompt, long-term feature support. After just a couple of months, Samsung rolled out its One UI 6.1 update, complete with Galaxy AI, to
     

AI is already messing up the era of long-term smartphone updates

11. Květen 2024 v 20:00
Opinion post by
Robert Triggs

When Samsung announced Galaxy AI alongside the Galaxy S24 series, one of the first questions on everyone’s lips was: will older phones receive these awesome features? After all, Samsung has one of the industry’s leading update policies, with modern handsets receiving five to seven years of major updates, raising expectations for prompt, long-term feature support.

After just a couple of months, Samsung rolled out its One UI 6.1 update, complete with Galaxy AI, to the Galaxy S23 series and the Tab S9 family, as well as foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5. So far, so good — last year’s handsets run Galaxy AI just as well as the newer S24 series. However, it does beg a whole other question: why upgrade? Samsung stated that older handsets with long update commitments would receive a similar update in due time.

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  • Instead of designing more durable phones, Google is designing Pixels with cases in mindC. Scott Brown
    Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority In an interview, one of the leads on the Pixel team said the company designs Pixel phones specifically with cases in mind. “90% of people use cases,” said Claude Zellweger. “We’ve begun to design the product with the case together from the beginning.” Interestingly, Zellweger does not mention designing phones to simply be more durable without a case. It’s a well-known fact that the majority of smartphone owners use a protective case of some kind.
     

Instead of designing more durable phones, Google is designing Pixels with cases in mind

11. Květen 2024 v 18:05
otterbox symmetry case google pixel 8 pro
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  • In an interview, one of the leads on the Pixel team said the company designs Pixel phones specifically with cases in mind.
  • “90% of people use cases,” said Claude Zellweger. “We’ve begun to design the product with the case together from the beginning.”
  • Interestingly, Zellweger does not mention designing phones to simply be more durable without a case.

It’s a well-known fact that the majority of smartphone owners use a protective case of some kind. While some cases offer added functionality — such as a kickstand, a place to store credit cards, or magnetic charging — the number one reason people use cases is that phones are made of glass and break easily.

In a new interview with Inverse, Google Pixel design lead Claude Zellweger discussed how the company approaches phone design, specifically regarding case usage. Interestingly, Zellweger admits that, starting with the Pixel 8 series, Google has started designing phones with case usage in mind from the beginning.

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  • I struggled through a whole day with the Rabbit R1 so you don’t have to — here’s how it wentRyan Haines
    By now, you’ve probably seen the Rabbit R1 — the $199, bright orange, AI-powered companion gadget — all over the internet. It’s been making waves for its retro-inspired design, reasonably approachable price tag (with one colossal asterisk), and its vaunted ability to quickly answer straightforward questions. Unfortunately, you’ve probably also seen almost every reviewer under the sun roasting the Teenage Engineering-designed companion for its limited set of day-one features, app integrations
     

I struggled through a whole day with the Rabbit R1 so you don’t have to — here’s how it went

11. Květen 2024 v 18:00

By now, you’ve probably seen the Rabbit R1 — the $199, bright orange, AI-powered companion gadget — all over the internet. It’s been making waves for its retro-inspired design, reasonably approachable price tag (with one colossal asterisk), and its vaunted ability to quickly answer straightforward questions. Unfortunately, you’ve probably also seen almost every reviewer under the sun roasting the Teenage Engineering-designed companion for its limited set of day-one features, app integrations that only work with a healthy dose of luck, and its tendency to get the more complicated queries completely wrong.

So, which version of the Rabbit R1 is real, and which would vanish when put into a magician’s hat? Is it a capable AI companion powered by a cloud-based “Large Action Model,” or is it just specialized hardware for a platform that should be an app (and, in some ways, provably already is)? Let’s find out!

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  • Apple and OpenAI closing in on deal for ChatGPT in iOSC. Scott Brown
    Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority According to a trusted industry analyst, Apple and OpenAI could be finalizing a deal to bring ChatGPT features to iOS. It is unclear if Apple’s AI features based on its own LLM would debut on iOS alongside OpenAI features. Meanwhile, a separate negotiation with Google to bring Gemini features to iOS is still ongoing. Over the past six months, Google has been hitting Gemini hard. It seems Gemini is now in everything Google does, including the And
     

Apple and OpenAI closing in on deal for ChatGPT in iOS

11. Květen 2024 v 17:21
Apple Logo EOY 2020
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority
  • According to a trusted industry analyst, Apple and OpenAI could be finalizing a deal to bring ChatGPT features to iOS.
  • It is unclear if Apple’s AI features based on its own LLM would debut on iOS alongside OpenAI features.
  • Meanwhile, a separate negotiation with Google to bring Gemini features to iOS is still ongoing.

Over the past six months, Google has been hitting Gemini hard. It seems Gemini is now in everything Google does, including the Android operating system, the most popular mobile OS in the world. Meanwhile, Apple hasn’t done that much at all with generative AI and large language models (LLM). All signs point to that changing very soon — just not through Apple itself.

Over the past few months, we’ve learned that Apple has been in discussions with both Google and OpenAI (which owns ChatGPT) about using their respective LLMs to power future features coming to iOS. Now, according to industry analyst Mark Gurman, Apple’s deal with OpenAI might be close to finalized.

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  • A budget Pixel phone is an oxymoron in 2024Rita El Khoury
    Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Google has made its bed and must now lie in it: There is no such thing as a budget Pixel anymore. Looking at the new Pixel 8a, a few things regarding Google’s strategy and priorities became abundantly clear to me. The definition of a “Pixel phone” has evolved, and with it, the feasibility of a budget phone that fits this new vision. Let me explain.
     

A budget Pixel phone is an oxymoron in 2024

11. Květen 2024 v 16:00
Google Pixel 8a v Pixel 7a
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority

Google has made its bed and must now lie in it: There is no such thing as a budget Pixel anymore.

Looking at the new Pixel 8a, a few things regarding Google’s strategy and priorities became abundantly clear to me. The definition of a “Pixel phone” has evolved, and with it, the feasibility of a budget phone that fits this new vision. Let me explain.

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  • These are the best new streaming shows this week: Bodkin, Blood of Zeus, and moreAndrew Grush
    We have an exciting list of shows for you, from supernatural Korean dramas and reality television revolving around strange houses to spooky true-crime dramas set in coastal Ireland. Get ready to explore brand-new shows and returning titles as we answer the question: What are the new streaming shows this week? And where can we watch them? This list is updated every week, so you never run out of binge-worthy options for the weekend. 
     

These are the best new streaming shows this week: Bodkin, Blood of Zeus, and more

11. Květen 2024 v 12:22

We have an exciting list of shows for you, from supernatural Korean dramas and reality television revolving around strange houses to spooky true-crime dramas set in coastal Ireland. Get ready to explore brand-new shows and returning titles as we answer the question: What are the new streaming shows this week? And where can we watch them?

This list is updated every week, so you never run out of binge-worthy options for the weekend. 

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  • Xiaomi Mi Band 9 wishlist: All the features I want to seeAndrew Grush
    The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 (a.k.a. the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 in Europe) has an incredibly long list of features considering it costs under $50, which we currently recommend for budget shoppers in our best fitness tracker guide. Every year the next Mi Band arrives bringing further refinements to the series, often delivering features previously reserved for much more expensive devices. Although we still have plenty of time before a new model, here’s my wishlist for what I’d like to see next year from the
     

Xiaomi Mi Band 9 wishlist: All the features I want to see

10. Květen 2024 v 22:21

The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 (a.k.a. the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 in Europe) has an incredibly long list of features considering it costs under $50, which we currently recommend for budget shoppers in our best fitness tracker guide. Every year the next Mi Band arrives bringing further refinements to the series, often delivering features previously reserved for much more expensive devices. Although we still have plenty of time before a new model, here’s my wishlist for what I’d like to see next year from the Xiaomi Mi Band 9.

A hardware back button

The Mi Band 8’s entire UI is navigated through touch, which can be a bit tricky with such a small display. I’d wager this is mostly about cutting costs, but it’s also likely at least a little bit about sticking with the Mi Band’s very barebones, minimalist philosophy. Still, a physical back button would make navigating the UI significantly easier, even if it might add a tiny bit of bulk over the current model and would clutter up the design slightly.

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  • The Pixel Watch’s battery full notification has mysteriously disappearedRyan McNeal
    Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 send a notification to your phone once it is done charging. Users are reporting that they are no longer seeing this fully charged notification. Some are even saying that they never had the feature in the first place. Back in November 2023, Google quietly rolled out a feature to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. The feature would tell an owner that their smartwatch was done charging via phone notification. It w
     

The Pixel Watch’s battery full notification has mysteriously disappeared

10. Květen 2024 v 21:54
Google Pixel Watch 2 charging
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  • The Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 send a notification to your phone once it is done charging.
  • Users are reporting that they are no longer seeing this fully charged notification.
  • Some are even saying that they never had the feature in the first place.

Back in November 2023, Google quietly rolled out a feature to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. The feature would tell an owner that their smartwatch was done charging via phone notification. It was a highly requested feature, which is why its seemingly sudden disappearance is so unfortunate.

Some Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 owners have started to notice they are no longer receiving the battery full notification. One of our own writers also reports that they have not seen the notification in the last few weeks. If that wasn’t enough, there’s even an entire thread on Google’s community page full of owners who claim the same or report never seeing the notification in the first place.

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  • Google just patched a zero-day Chrome exploit, update your browser asapRyan McNeal
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A zero-day exploit was discovered in Chrome and has now been patched. The security vulnerability appears to be a “user after free” flaw. The fix is currently available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. If you’re someone who uses Google Chrome as your browser of choice, or a Chromium-based browser, you’ll want to make sure you’re running on the latest update. Google has just released a patch that fixes a serious zero-day vulnerability. First reporte
     

Google just patched a zero-day Chrome exploit, update your browser asap

10. Květen 2024 v 20:55
Google Chrome running on a Windows laptop stock photo (4)
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  • A zero-day exploit was discovered in Chrome and has now been patched.
  • The security vulnerability appears to be a “user after free” flaw.
  • The fix is currently available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

If you’re someone who uses Google Chrome as your browser of choice, or a Chromium-based browser, you’ll want to make sure you’re running on the latest update. Google has just released a patch that fixes a serious zero-day vulnerability.

First reported by Bleeping Computer, Google has released a note about a stable channel update for Chrome. The note in question says that the company is “aware that an exploit for CVE-2024-4671 exists in the wild.” This vulnerability is a high-severity issue that has been classified as a “user after free” vulnerability.

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  • Deal: Save over $600 on the 512GB Google Pixel 7 ProMatt Horne
    The new Pixel 8a might be getting all the limelight right now, but Woot is offering the top-spec model of one of its predecessors at less than the asking price of the latest Android phone. The 512GB configuration of the Google Pixel 7 Pro is down to just $479 from the online vendor — $620 less than it retailed for 18 months ago. Google Pixel 7 Pro for $479 ($620 off)
     

Deal: Save over $600 on the 512GB Google Pixel 7 Pro

10. Květen 2024 v 18:50

The new Pixel 8a might be getting all the limelight right now, but Woot is offering the top-spec model of one of its predecessors at less than the asking price of the latest Android phone. The 512GB configuration of the Google Pixel 7 Pro is down to just $479 from the online vendor — $620 less than it retailed for 18 months ago.

Google Pixel 7 Pro for $479 ($620 off)

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  • Walmart confirms its ‘Pro’ Google TV streamer is landing this monthRyan McNeal
    Credit: Walmart Walmart confirmed its new 4K Google TV streaming box will launch this month. The Onn Pro will go on sale for $49.88. Details about Walmart’s new 4K Google TV streaming box first emerged just last month after a listing was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. Since then, some people have already managed to get their hands on the device early. Now Walmart has confirmed a launch window for the Onn Pro. In a statement to 9to5Google, Walmart revealed it will be launching the
     

Walmart confirms its ‘Pro’ Google TV streamer is landing this month

10. Květen 2024 v 18:47
Walmart Onn 4K Google TV Box and remote
Credit: Walmart
  • Walmart confirmed its new 4K Google TV streaming box will launch this month.
  • The Onn Pro will go on sale for $49.88.

Details about Walmart’s new 4K Google TV streaming box first emerged just last month after a listing was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. Since then, some people have already managed to get their hands on the device early. Now Walmart has confirmed a launch window for the Onn Pro.

In a statement to 9to5Google, Walmart revealed it will be launching the Onn Pro soon. No exact date was given, but the company did say that the device will be available to everyone “this month.” It was also confirmed that the streaming box will go on sale for $49.88.

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  • Windows 11’s Start Menu could soon get even busier with floating widgetsAamir Siddiqui
    Credit: Microsoft Microsoft is testing Start Menu Companions on the latest Windows 11 beta build. These are apps that provide Adaptive Cards that will be displayed on the left or right of the Start Menu. These cards are web-centric, much like desktop widgets. Everyone seems to have a love-hate relationship with Windows. The newer versions of Windows are quite nice, but Microsoft has the habit of overdoing things often and spoiling a good thing, like the forced Copilot integration. Micro
     

Windows 11’s Start Menu could soon get even busier with floating widgets

10. Květen 2024 v 17:53
Windows 11 Logo
Credit: Microsoft
  • Microsoft is testing Start Menu Companions on the latest Windows 11 beta build.
  • These are apps that provide Adaptive Cards that will be displayed on the left or right of the Start Menu.
  • These cards are web-centric, much like desktop widgets.

Everyone seems to have a love-hate relationship with Windows. The newer versions of Windows are quite nice, but Microsoft has the habit of overdoing things often and spoiling a good thing, like the forced Copilot integration. Microsoft seems to be testing some new changes for the Windows 11 Start Menu, mainly by adding in floating widgets, in case you didn’t already have some elsewhere on your desktop.

X user Albacore spotted support for “Start Menu Companions” on Windows 11 beta, build 26212 (h/t The Verge). As the leaker describes, these companions are apps that provide Adaptive Cards that display on a floating island alongside the Start Menu.

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  • Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update comes to the Galaxy S22 and more in the USRyan McNeal
    Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Tab S8 series. The update is available in the US and around the globe. The 2022 devices will get Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Interpreter, and more. Samsung initially started rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series and its 2022 foldables at the beginning of the month. However, it ended up pausing the release aft
     

Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update comes to the Galaxy S22 and more in the US

10. Květen 2024 v 17:06
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Plus camera module green on green
Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority
  • Samsung is rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Tab S8 series.
  • The update is available in the US and around the globe.
  • The 2022 devices will get Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Interpreter, and more.

Samsung initially started rolling out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series and its 2022 foldables at the beginning of the month. However, it ended up pausing the release after noticing some issues. But as they say, second time’s the charm, as the tech giant has restarted the rollout.

In a blog post, Samsung announced it has begun pushing out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy S22 series, Fold 4, Flip 4, and Tab S8 series. The update is arriving for device owners in the US and several countries around the globe.

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  • Oura Ring can now tell you your heart’s true age and your cardio capacityRyan McNeal
    Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Oura Ring is adding support for cardiovascular age and cardio capacity. Cardiovascular age collects 14 days of data to tell you how your heart health aligns with your chronological age. Cardio capacity measures your cardiovascular and respiratory system health. The Oura Ring can already measure a wide range of heart-related health factors like your heart rate variability and workout heart rate. Now the company is adding two new features that ca
     

Oura Ring can now tell you your heart’s true age and your cardio capacity

10. Květen 2024 v 16:00
A user holds and Oura Ring 3 between two fingers, displaying the devices sensors.
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  • Oura Ring is adding support for cardiovascular age and cardio capacity.
  • Cardiovascular age collects 14 days of data to tell you how your heart health aligns with your chronological age.
  • Cardio capacity measures your cardiovascular and respiratory system health.

The Oura Ring can already measure a wide range of heart-related health factors like your heart rate variability and workout heart rate. Now the company is adding two new features that can tell you how old your heart really is and how to optimize your respiratory system to improve long-term heart health.

Oura has announced today that its smart ring will soon be able to measure cardiovascular age and cardio capacity. The aim of these two features is to allow users to check their cardiovascular health status and take proactive measures.

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  • Best deal yet on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE at $110 offMatt Horne
    The Galaxy Tab S9 FE was already one of the best-value Android tablets you could buy at its $450 retail price, so it’s hard to make the case against upgrading with today’s deal. The 2023 Samsung slate is 24% off on Amazon right now, giving you the chance to pick it up for a record-low price of just $339.99. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for $339.99 ($110 off)
     

Best deal yet on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE at $110 off

10. Květen 2024 v 15:33

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE was already one of the best-value Android tablets you could buy at its $450 retail price, so it’s hard to make the case against upgrading with today’s deal. The 2023 Samsung slate is 24% off on Amazon right now, giving you the chance to pick it up for a record-low price of just $339.99.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for $339.99 ($110 off)

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  • Google Messages’ text editing feature is live for beta users, and it could come to you soonAamir Siddiqui
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a sent text editing feature for Google Messages, which would allow you to easily edit any message sent within the last few minutes. The edited message will show the original message in the message details. The feature is now available to beta users, indicating that it could be rolled out to users on the stable branch very soon. Google has several messaging apps, but the Google Messages app is and remains one of the best te
     

Google Messages’ text editing feature is live for beta users, and it could come to you soon

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  • Google is working on a sent text editing feature for Google Messages, which would allow you to easily edit any message sent within the last few minutes.
  • The edited message will show the original message in the message details.
  • The feature is now available to beta users, indicating that it could be rolled out to users on the stable branch very soon.

Google has several messaging apps, but the Google Messages app is and remains one of the best texting apps for Android. Many of us use it for our SMS and RCS needs, and it gets the job done without a lot of fuss. Google was spotted working on a message editing feature for Google Messages in February, which now seems to be rolling out to beta users.

X user Jhowkira2000 mentions (via AssembleDebug on X) that Google Messages’ message editing feature is now available on some of their devices on the beta track.

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  • The Pixel 8a is the best of the Google Pixel A series, and the worst of itRita El Khoury
    The Google Pixel 8a is here after months of rumors and leaks. On paper, this is the most impressive Pixel A series Google has released to date and one of the best mid-range Android phones available to buy today. And at a time when other startups are rushing to release half-baked AI hardware, it’s refreshing to see a phone made for normal people that works the way it’s supposed to and without breaking the bank. But there’s something utterly ‘uninteresting’ about the Pixel 8a, despite how good
     

The Pixel 8a is the best of the Google Pixel A series, and the worst of it

10. Květen 2024 v 15:00

The Google Pixel 8a is here after months of rumors and leaks. On paper, this is the most impressive Pixel A series Google has released to date and one of the best mid-range Android phones available to buy today. And at a time when other startups are rushing to release half-baked AI hardware, it’s refreshing to see a phone made for normal people that works the way it’s supposed to and without breaking the bank.

But there’s something utterly ‘uninteresting’ about the Pixel 8a, despite how good it is. Just look at its announcement: It came without any fanfare from Google. No press conference, just a blog post. The company didn’t dedicate a 15-minute chunk of its yearly Google I/O presentation to announce this latest budget entry. Even if this phone is supposed to bring Google’s Android vision to the masses, it’s almost as if the Pixel 8a is insignificant in Google’s eyes — at least when compared to the bigger AI picture looming in the background.

These are the best new streaming movies this week: Prom Dates, Broke, and more

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This week’s lineup is worth staying indoors for.

From rom-coms that’ll have you swooning to action flicks that’ll make your heart race faster than your Netflix bill, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

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  • OnePlus 13 rumors: Everything we know so far and what we want to seeHadlee Simons
    Update: May 10, 2024 (06:05 AM ET): We’ve updated the OnePlus 13 rumor hub with an early outline depicting the phone’s rear camera placement. Original article: April 24, 2024 (5:17 AM ET): The OnePlus 12 launched globally back in January, but we’ve already seen some OnePlus 13 leaks and rumors start to trickle in. So what do we know about the upcoming flagship phone? Read on to find out all the major details and leaks we’ve managed to gather.
     

OnePlus 13 rumors: Everything we know so far and what we want to see

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Update: May 10, 2024 (06:05 AM ET): We’ve updated the OnePlus 13 rumor hub with an early outline depicting the phone’s rear camera placement.


Original article: April 24, 2024 (5:17 AM ET): The OnePlus 12 launched globally back in January, but we’ve already seen some OnePlus 13 leaks and rumors start to trickle in. So what do we know about the upcoming flagship phone? Read on to find out all the major details and leaks we’ve managed to gather.

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  • Microsoft says its Play Store rival launches in July, won’t be an appHadlee Simons
    Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Microsoft has announced plans to launch a mobile games store in July. This will be a web-based store that initially launches with Microsoft’s own games. Microsoft has long stated its intention to build a mobile app store as an alternative to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It turns out we won’t have to wait too long to see this storefront launching. Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed during the Bloomberg Technology Summit that Mic
     

Microsoft says its Play Store rival launches in July, won’t be an app

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  • Microsoft has announced plans to launch a mobile games store in July.
  • This will be a web-based store that initially launches with Microsoft’s own games.

Microsoft has long stated its intention to build a mobile app store as an alternative to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It turns out we won’t have to wait too long to see this storefront launching.

Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed during the Bloomberg Technology Summit that Microsoft would launch a mobile game store in July. The store would launch with Microsoft’s own games before later opening up to other publishers. Microsoft will also offer discounted in-game items for titles like Candy Crush.

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  • How to fix pictures not showing on Google ChromeAnkit Banerjee
    Have you opened a website on Google Chrome to find that no images appear on the page? Of course, the website might be the issue and have broken images. A quick way to check if that’s the case is to open the site on another browser. But if the problem isn’t limited to a single site, the Google Chrome browser might be at fault. Here’s how to fix pictures not showing on Google Chrome. Read more: How to change the search engine on Chrome
     

How to fix pictures not showing on Google Chrome

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Have you opened a website on Google Chrome to find that no images appear on the page? Of course, the website might be the issue and have broken images. A quick way to check if that’s the case is to open the site on another browser. But if the problem isn’t limited to a single site, the Google Chrome browser might be at fault. Here’s how to fix pictures not showing on Google Chrome.

Read more: How to change the search engine on Chrome

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  • The OnePlus 13 and 13R’s camera islands could look like thisAamir Siddiqui
    The OnePlus 12R (left) looks very similar to the more expensive OnePlus 12 (right). Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority A new leaked outline of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R shows off the rear camera deco for both phones. The OnePlus 13 could retain the same camera setup as the 12 but move the camera island to the center. The specs of the 13R’s cameras have not leaked, but the setup could ditch the circular camera island and adopt a square deco. OnePlus is having a good run with t
     

The OnePlus 13 and 13R’s camera islands could look like this

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OnePlus 12R vs. OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12R (left) looks very similar to the more expensive OnePlus 12 (right).
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  • A new leaked outline of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R shows off the rear camera deco for both phones.
  • The OnePlus 13 could retain the same camera setup as the 12 but move the camera island to the center.
  • The specs of the 13R’s cameras have not leaked, but the setup could ditch the circular camera island and adopt a square deco.

OnePlus is having a good run with the OnePlus 12, considered one of the best Android flagships this year. But that doesn’t stop the rumor mills from working their way up to the OnePlus 13, which is expected to launch in China at the end of this year if OnePlus follows its own tradition. A new leak is giving us a very early look at the rear camera island outline for the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus 13R.

Leaker Yogesh Brar has shared an outline of what the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R could look like. The caveat here is that these are still based on very early development prototypes. Hence, there will remain a probability that OnePlus could decide to make some substantial changes to the final products.

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  • Apple says sorry after poorly received iPad Pro ad ‘missed the mark’Hadlee Simons
    Credit: Apple Apple has apologized for a new iPad Pro video ad it posted online. The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing musical instruments, camera lenses, and more. The company acknowledged that it “missed the mark” with this video. Apple released a controversial video ad for the iPad Pro this week, showing a variety of objects being crushed by a hydraulic press. Now, the company has reportedly apologized for the spot and confirmed it won’t be running the ad on TV. The ad showed every
     

Apple says sorry after poorly received iPad Pro ad ‘missed the mark’

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A frame from the iPad Pro M4 ad featuring artist equipments being crushed.
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  • Apple has apologized for a new iPad Pro video ad it posted online.
  • The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing musical instruments, camera lenses, and more.
  • The company acknowledged that it “missed the mark” with this video.

Apple released a controversial video ad for the iPad Pro this week, showing a variety of objects being crushed by a hydraulic press. Now, the company has reportedly apologized for the spot and confirmed it won’t be running the ad on TV.

The ad showed everything from a piano and record player to an arcade cabinet and DSLR camera lenses being crushed. An iPad Pro emerged once the hydraulic press was raised. The video drew a negative response from many internet users, particularly creators. Some users felt that Apple was effectively crushing symbols of human creativity, while others drew unfavorable comparisons to Apple’s acclaimed 1984 ad.

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  • New update incoming for Samsung Galaxy S24 series!Adamya Sharma
    Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now getting the May security update. It fixes 45 security vulnerabilities in Galaxy devices. The update is now rolling out in the US and Europe. Folks using a Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone — there’s a new update heading your way. The company has started pushing out the May update for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra in the US and Europe.
     

New update incoming for Samsung Galaxy S24 series!

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  • The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now getting the May security update.
  • It fixes 45 security vulnerabilities in Galaxy devices.
  • The update is now rolling out in the US and Europe.

Folks using a Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone — there’s a new update heading your way. The company has started pushing out the May update for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra in the US and Europe.

Google Messages wants to make sure you don’t see texts from blocked contacts anywhere

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  • Google Messages will now hide messages from blocked contacts in group chats.
  • The blocked persons will still be able to see your messages, though.

Google Messages is preparing a small but useful new feature that will prevent you from seeing messages from blocked contacts anywhere on the app.

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  • OpenAI may have a ChatGPT surprise planned just before Google I/O 2024Adamya Sharma
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority OpenAI is now expected to launch its ChatGPT-powered search engine on May 13. If the information is accurate, the new service might end up eclipsing Google’s big I/O 2024 announcements on May 14. OpenAI has been brewing up a new Google Search competitor, as per reports. The ChatGPT-powered search engine was previously expected to launch on May 9, but it looks like the company now wants to one-up Google’s all-important announcements next week
     

OpenAI may have a ChatGPT surprise planned just before Google I/O 2024

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  • OpenAI is now expected to launch its ChatGPT-powered search engine on May 13.
  • If the information is accurate, the new service might end up eclipsing Google’s big I/O 2024 announcements on May 14.

OpenAI has been brewing up a new Google Search competitor, as per reports. The ChatGPT-powered search engine was previously expected to launch on May 9, but it looks like the company now wants to one-up Google’s all-important announcements next week.

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  • Telecom consolidation continues: T-Mobile and Verizon eye US Cellular nextRushil Agrawal
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile and Verizon are reportedly in talks to acquire US Cellular in separate deals. T-Mobile is already nearing a $2 billion deal for a significant portion of US Cellular. Verizon’s negotiations for the purchase of the remaining US Cellular assets are in an earlier stage. Industry giants T-Mobile and Verizon are in discussions to purchase separate portions of regional carrier US Cellular, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. So
     

Telecom consolidation continues: T-Mobile and Verizon eye US Cellular next

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  • T-Mobile and Verizon are reportedly in talks to acquire US Cellular in separate deals.
  • T-Mobile is already nearing a $2 billion deal for a significant portion of US Cellular.
  • Verizon’s negotiations for the purchase of the remaining US Cellular assets are in an earlier stage.

Industry giants T-Mobile and Verizon are in discussions to purchase separate portions of regional carrier US Cellular, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report.

Sources close to the negotiations state that T-Mobile is already nearing the finalization of a $2 billion deal for a significant part of US Cellular. Simultaneously, Verizon is considering a purchase of the remaining assets, although discussions remain less advanced.

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  • Google’s Find My Device network quietly rolls out to some outside North AmericaMishaal Rahman
    Last month, Google announced that its Find My Device network was rolling out to Android devices globally, starting with the US and Canada. Over the past few days, some users outside North America reported being able to opt into the Find My Device network. This signals a wider global rollout may be imminent, possibly coinciding with next week’s Google I/O event. When Google launched its Find My Device network last month, it mentioned that it was rolling out to Android devices globally, star
     

Google’s Find My Device network quietly rolls out to some outside North America

9. Květen 2024 v 23:57
  • Last month, Google announced that its Find My Device network was rolling out to Android devices globally, starting with the US and Canada.
  • Over the past few days, some users outside North America reported being able to opt into the Find My Device network.
  • This signals a wider global rollout may be imminent, possibly coinciding with next week’s Google I/O event.

When Google launched its Find My Device network last month, it mentioned that it was rolling out to Android devices globally, starting in the United States and Canada. It’s understandable that Google is staggering the rollout of a feature as significant as the Find My Device network since it needs some buffer time to catch any bugs that pop up before the rollout reaches a critical mass. But it’s also disappointing since it means that power users outside of the US and Canada — like many Android Authority readers — must wait even longer to get a feature they’ve already been waiting on for nearly a year. Thankfully, though, it appears that Google is finally starting to roll out the Find My Device network outside of North America, at least to some users.

If you haven’t heard, Google first announced the Find My Device network all the way back in May 2023 during that year’s I/O developer conference. Before the launch of the Find My Device network, devices needed to self-report their location to Google’s Find My Device service. That meant lost offline devices could only be located by their last known location. The Find My Device network, on the other hand, allows lost devices to be located even if they’re offline. This is possible because billions of Android devices can report each others’ locations.

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  • ASUS teases ROG Ally X with major battery upgrades and revamped UIRushil Agrawal
    Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority ROG Ally X, the upgrade to the ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld, will launch on June 2. The Ally X focuses on addressing battery life concerns, along with increased RAM and potential design tweaks. A revamped Armory Crate SE software is also coming, promising a cleaner interface and better customization. Just about a year after its initial foray into the Windows handheld gaming space, ASUS is revving up for an upgraded successor to the ROG Ally. T
     

ASUS teases ROG Ally X with major battery upgrades and revamped UI

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  • ROG Ally X, the upgrade to the ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld, will launch on June 2.
  • The Ally X focuses on addressing battery life concerns, along with increased RAM and potential design tweaks.
  • A revamped Armory Crate SE software is also coming, promising a cleaner interface and better customization.

Just about a year after its initial foray into the Windows handheld gaming space, ASUS is revving up for an upgraded successor to the ROG Ally. The company dropped a YouTube video titled “The next ROG Ally is coming” today, hinting at some major upgrades, with additional details confirmed in an interview with The Verge.

The ROG Ally X isn’t a next-gen upgrade to the original, but it directly addresses key areas where users wanted more from the ROG handheld. While it will retain the same AMD Z1 Extreme chipset and 7-inch VRR screen as the Ally, it directly addresses many of its pain points.

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  • Google’s Pixel 6 series appears to miss out on Bluetooth LE Audio supportMishaal Rahman
    The Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a don’t seem to support Bluetooth LE Audio, the standard that defines audio streaming over Bluetooth Low Energy. Bluetooth LE Audio enables lower latency, higher quality audio streaming via the LC3 codec, as compared to the standard SBC codec used by Bluetooth Classic Audio. By missing out on Bluetooth LE Audio support, the Pixel 6 series will also miss out on Android 15’s new audio streaming feature, which is based on Auracast. Although Bluetoot
     

Google’s Pixel 6 series appears to miss out on Bluetooth LE Audio support

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  • The Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a don’t seem to support Bluetooth LE Audio, the standard that defines audio streaming over Bluetooth Low Energy.
  • Bluetooth LE Audio enables lower latency, higher quality audio streaming via the LC3 codec, as compared to the standard SBC codec used by Bluetooth Classic Audio.
  • By missing out on Bluetooth LE Audio support, the Pixel 6 series will also miss out on Android 15’s new audio streaming feature, which is based on Auracast.

Although Bluetooth LE Audio was announced at the beginning of 2020, there still aren’t that many audio products on the market that support it. In 2024, though, we’re finally seeing many audio products come on the market with LE Audio support either out of the box or soon in a future update. However, to actually take advantage of LE Audio’s numerous benefits and new features, you need to own a mobile device or PC that supports the standard. Unfortunately, if you own a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a, then you may need to upgrade your phone entirely to use Bluetooth LE Audio.

When you connect your phone to a pair of wireless earbuds, the source device (your phone) and the sink device (your wireless earbuds) establish a connection via their Bluetooth radios. During the pairing process, the devices negotiate to find out what profiles they both support. These profiles define how the two devices exchange data. The profile typically used for streaming audio from the source to the sink device over Bluetooth is called the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). The exact codec that’s used to store the audio data that’s transmitted between the two devices depends on what codecs both devices support, but at a minimum, both devices must support the low-complexity subband codec (SBC).

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  • T-Mobile delays free internet loophole fix after running into a problemRyan McNeal
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile was planning to roll out address verification for existing Home Internet subscribers on May 8. The company has now delayed those plans for “later this year.” It has also delayed the launch of its new Away plan. After discovering that its customers were taking advantage of a loophole to access its Home Internet service while traveling, T-Mobile announced a fix would be coming. The fix was scheduled to roll out on May 8, but the company
     

T-Mobile delays free internet loophole fix after running into a problem

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  • T-Mobile was planning to roll out address verification for existing Home Internet subscribers on May 8.
  • The company has now delayed those plans for “later this year.”
  • It has also delayed the launch of its new Away plan.

After discovering that its customers were taking advantage of a loophole to access its Home Internet service while traveling, T-Mobile announced a fix would be coming. The fix was scheduled to roll out on May 8, but the company has now postponed it.

On May 8, it was expected that T-Mobile would send out notifications to Home Internet subscribers announcing a crackdown on using the service while on the go. Specifically, the crackdown would enforce address verification on gateways, so customers would no longer be able to take their 5G gateway with them on travel to access free internet without penalty. As an alternative, the company was planning to offer a new Away plan for those who are frequently on the road.

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  • The Pixel 8a will soon support display output over USB-CMishaal Rahman
    Out of the box, the Pixel 8a won’t support mirroring its display when you connect it to an external monitor. However, in the upcoming June update, Google will add support for display output over USB-C. This capability will also come to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro soon. Since its inception, the Pixel lineup has omitted display output as a feature for reasons on which we can only speculate. However, Google finally changed gears with its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, which have hardware sup
     

The Pixel 8a will soon support display output over USB-C

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  • Out of the box, the Pixel 8a won’t support mirroring its display when you connect it to an external monitor.
  • However, in the upcoming June update, Google will add support for display output over USB-C.
  • This capability will also come to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro soon.

Since its inception, the Pixel lineup has omitted display output as a feature for reasons on which we can only speculate. However, Google finally changed gears with its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, which have hardware support for display output via their USB-C ports. Neither phone in the Pixel 8 series launched with display output enabled out of the box, though. Instead, Google quietly enabled display output on the Pixel 8 in an Android beta update. Similarly, Google’s brand new Pixel 8a smartphone doesn’t ship with display output enabled out of the box, but this feature will likely be coming in next month’s software update.

The Google Pixel 8a, like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, is powered by Google’s Tensor G3 chipset. Thus, it’s no surprise that all three phones share a lot of internal components, such as their USB controller. Although Google wired up the USB-C port on all three phones at the factory to support sending a DisplayPort Alternate Mode signal over a connected USB-C cable, the company disabled this capability using a software flag. The system property persist.vendor.usb.displayport.enabled is read by the USB initialization file for all Tensor G3-series devices, and if the property is set to 0, then DisplayPort Alternate Mode is disabled.

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  • WhatsApp gets major makeover, introduces new colors, icons, and better dark modeRyan McNeal
    Credit: WhatsApp WhatsApp is introducing a new color palette and updated icons, illustrations, and chat background. The Android app is getting a bottom navigation bar. A new attachment layout is coming to iOS. WhatsApp has seen numerous adjustments to its design over the years, with the last major change occurring in 2021. The company has now refreshed the app once again. While some of the changes have already rolled out to the iOS and Android app, there are some new changes as well. To
     

WhatsApp gets major makeover, introduces new colors, icons, and better dark mode

9. Květen 2024 v 20:00
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  • WhatsApp is introducing a new color palette and updated icons, illustrations, and chat background.
  • The Android app is getting a bottom navigation bar.
  • A new attachment layout is coming to iOS.

WhatsApp has seen numerous adjustments to its design over the years, with the last major change occurring in 2021. The company has now refreshed the app once again. While some of the changes have already rolled out to the iOS and Android app, there are some new changes as well.

Today, WhatsApp announced it is updating the appearance of its platform to help keep it looking fresh, simple, and approachable. To do this, the firm has applied a variety of changes, one of the most notable being a new color palette. Along with having a more consistent green palette, WhatsApp says they have also increased the usage of neutral colors, which it claims allows it to be more selective about where and how the green is used throughout the app.

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  • Apple Watch Series 9 tips and tricks: Make the most of your deviceKaitlyn Cimino
    Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Apple Watch Series 9 represents the latest model of one of the market’s leading smartwatch lineups. It’s packed with sensors, tools, and features, including updated user interactions and a redesigned interface. We rounded up our top Apple Watch Series 9 tips and tricks to make the most of your device. Apple Watch Series 9 tips and tricks Access and customize your Smart Stack
     

Apple Watch Series 9 tips and tricks: Make the most of your device

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The Apple Watch Series 9 represents the latest model of one of the market’s leading smartwatch lineups. It’s packed with sensors, tools, and features, including updated user interactions and a redesigned interface. We rounded up our top Apple Watch Series 9 tips and tricks to make the most of your device.


Apple Watch Series 9 tips and tricks


Access and customize your Smart Stack

A user customizes their Apple Watch Series 9 Smart Stay

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  • Comcast goes prepaid: Launches new internet and mobile services (Update)Ryan McNeal
    Credit: Comcast Comcast is launching a new brand of mobile and internet products called Now. NOW Internet and NOW Mobile will be prepaid services. Both services have now launched at full-scale across all Comcast service areas. Update: May 9, 2024 (12:00 AM ET): Comcast’s new prepaid services — NOW Internet and NOW Mobile — have now launched nationwide. Original article: April 17, 2024 (12:00 PM ET): Comcast is adding to its portfolio by introducing new mobile and internet services that
     

Comcast goes prepaid: Launches new internet and mobile services (Update)

9. Květen 2024 v 17:04
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  • Comcast is launching a new brand of mobile and internet products called Now.
  • NOW Internet and NOW Mobile will be prepaid services.
  • Both services have now launched at full-scale across all Comcast service areas.

Update: May 9, 2024 (12:00 AM ET): Comcast’s new prepaid services — NOW Internet and NOW Mobile — have now launched nationwide.


Original article: April 17, 2024 (12:00 PM ET): Comcast is adding to its portfolio by introducing new mobile and internet services that can go up against the likes of prepaid carriers like Mint Mobile and others. These services will join NOW TV and NOW WiFi Pass under the NOW brand.

Android 15 features: Everything you need to know about confirmed and leaked features

9. Květen 2024 v 17:00

Android 14 was publicly launched with the Pixel 8 series back in October 2023. We’re a few months into the new year, and Google has begun testing the next version of Android, now up to the Android 15 Beta 1.2. This is still only intended for early adopters, but things are coming along.

In this article, we’re going to tell you everything we know (and think we know) about Android 15 so far!

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  • Save a record $200 on the Samsung Galaxy S24 PlusMatt Horne
    The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the best-selling model of the S24 range for good reason. It’s one of the best Android phones ever made and cheaper than it’s ever been on Amazon today. A $200 price drop has reduced the base model of the device to just $799.99. Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus for $799.99 ($200 off)
     

Save a record $200 on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

9. Květen 2024 v 15:43

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the best-selling model of the S24 range for good reason. It’s one of the best Android phones ever made and cheaper than it’s ever been on Amazon today. A $200 price drop has reduced the base model of the device to just $799.99.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus for $799.99 ($200 off)

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  • Samsung made impressive gains in the US thanks to S24, as Google stuttersHadlee Simons
    Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung’s US market share grew to 31% in Q1 2024, according to a new report, up from 27% a year ago. This is the company’s highest Q1 market share in four years, and was attributed to the Galaxy S24 series. Google suffered a decline in market share that was attributed to the S24’s performance. The US smartphone market has been dominated by Apple in recent years, with Samsung falling further behind the iPhone maker. There’s some encouraging news
     

Samsung made impressive gains in the US thanks to S24, as Google stutters

9. Květen 2024 v 15:33
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  • Samsung’s US market share grew to 31% in Q1 2024, according to a new report, up from 27% a year ago.
  • This is the company’s highest Q1 market share in four years, and was attributed to the Galaxy S24 series.
  • Google suffered a decline in market share that was attributed to the S24’s performance.

The US smartphone market has been dominated by Apple in recent years, with Samsung falling further behind the iPhone maker. There’s some encouraging news for Samsung in the latest US market share report, though.

Counterpoint Research reports that US smartphone shipments declined by 8% year-on-year in Q1 2024. Apple’s share of the market stayed flat at 52%, matching its share from a year ago. However, Samsung’s share of the market grew to 31%, up from 27% a year ago.

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  • The new Moto G Stylus 5G adds wireless charging to the budget stylus phoneAamir Siddiqui
    Motorola has launched the new Moto G Stylus 5G (2024), adding wireless charging capabilities and a new design, for a starting price of $400. The phone features a new 6.7-inch pOLED display, upgrading from the LCD present on the previous generation. The 2024 version also gets a new stylus with reduced latency and a larger contact area. Most people don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on an Android flagship, as their needs and usage patterns often don’t justify dropping that much money. A
     

The new Moto G Stylus 5G adds wireless charging to the budget stylus phone

9. Květen 2024 v 15:30
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  • Motorola has launched the new Moto G Stylus 5G (2024), adding wireless charging capabilities and a new design, for a starting price of $400.
  • The phone features a new 6.7-inch pOLED display, upgrading from the LCD present on the previous generation.
  • The 2024 version also gets a new stylus with reduced latency and a larger contact area.

Most people don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on an Android flagship, as their needs and usage patterns often don’t justify dropping that much money. A lot of us can get by just fine with a budget Android device instead, which would serve our needs quite modestly. However, if you want a new smartphone with a stylus, you unfortunately do not have a lot of options. You can either drop a lot of money on a Galaxy S24 Ultra, or you can opt for the budget Moto G Stylus 5G. Motorola has just updated its budget stylus phone with a new design and wireless charging, giving it a better chance at taking on the year ahead.

Motorola continues to call its phones without numeral prefixes, so the new Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) succeeds the old Moto G Stylus 5G (2023). Thankfully, there is a new countered design here, so you can tell the two phones apart with just a look. The highlight upgrade this year is the addition of wireless charging, which many users would appreciate, especially in the budget range.

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  • ChatGPT’s upcoming Context Connector could be a boon for Google Drive and OneDrive usersAamir Siddiqui
    Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority OpenAI is working on a Context Connector feature for ChatGPT, with initial support for Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. This would make it easy for ChatGPT Plus users to feed files directly to ChatGPT from these online service solutions without needing to download the file and reupload it. ChatGPT is an amazing tool once you learn how to use it properly. If you are a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, you can supercharge ChatGPT by uploading your fi
     

ChatGPT’s upcoming Context Connector could be a boon for Google Drive and OneDrive users

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  • OpenAI is working on a Context Connector feature for ChatGPT, with initial support for Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.
  • This would make it easy for ChatGPT Plus users to feed files directly to ChatGPT from these online service solutions without needing to download the file and reupload it.

ChatGPT is an amazing tool once you learn how to use it properly. If you are a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, you can supercharge ChatGPT by uploading your files and asking the AI assistant questions based on the data in your file. For folks who have migrated most of their lives to online storage solutions, ChatGPT appears to be working on a Context Connector feature, which would connect with Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive and make it easier for you to feed online files to the AI assistant.

X user legit_rumors has shared an early look at the upcoming Context Connector feature. This feature connects Google Drive, OneDrive Personal, and OneDrive Business to ChatGPT, making it super convenient to feed any file stored in these online storage services.

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  • At 39% off, the Apple Pencil 2 has never been cheaperMatt Horne
    You often get the best deals on tech right after the next generation of devices is launched, and that’s precisely what Apple’s announcement has triggered. With the Apple Pencil Pro on the way later this month, you can now pick up the Apple Pencil 2 for an all-time low price of $79. Apple Pencil 2 for $79 ($50 off)
     

At 39% off, the Apple Pencil 2 has never been cheaper

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You often get the best deals on tech right after the next generation of devices is launched, and that’s precisely what Apple’s announcement has triggered. With the Apple Pencil Pro on the way later this month, you can now pick up the Apple Pencil 2 for an all-time low price of $79.

Apple Pencil 2 for $79 ($50 off)

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  • The Bear season 3: Release window and other rumorsHaroun Adamu
    FX’s acclaimed series, The Bear, follows the journey of a chef who returns to his roots in Chicago to manage his family’s sandwich shop. Created by Christopher Storer, season one of the streaming show earned a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 13 Emmy nominations. Its second season was released in 2023 and broke the streaming record to become the most-watched premiere of any FX show. Season two left fans hungry for more, but season three promises new action, more guest stars, tw
     

The Bear season 3: Release window and other rumors

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FX’s acclaimed series, The Bear, follows the journey of a chef who returns to his roots in Chicago to manage his family’s sandwich shop. Created by Christopher Storer, season one of the streaming show earned a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 13 Emmy nominations. Its second season was released in 2023 and broke the streaming record to become the most-watched premiere of any FX show.

Season two left fans hungry for more, but season three promises new action, more guest stars, twists, turns, and delicious drama. If you’re a fan, you’ll be thrilled to know that the upcoming season premieres this summer. We’ll tell you all about The Bear season 3 release window, cast, plot speculations, and other rumors.

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  • Download these Art Deco wallpapers for your phoneEdgar Cervantes
    Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Changing your phone’s wallpaper is the easiest way to give your device some personality. Of course, you want something that looks great, and nothing represents great aesthetics like the Art Deco movement. It has been turning buildings, bridges, house items, and anything you can think of into art pieces since the early 1900’s. There are still plenty of fans, so we know many of you will love these Art Deco wallpapers for your phone. Download these A
     

Download these Art Deco wallpapers for your phone

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Smartphone with Art Deco wallpaper
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Changing your phone’s wallpaper is the easiest way to give your device some personality. Of course, you want something that looks great, and nothing represents great aesthetics like the Art Deco movement. It has been turning buildings, bridges, house items, and anything you can think of into art pieces since the early 1900’s. There are still plenty of fans, so we know many of you will love these Art Deco wallpapers for your phone.

Download these Art Deco wallpapers for your phone

First things first, we have to tell you how things work in these wallpaper posts. We wouldn’t advise that you download the images you see right below. These are image previews, and we put them there for demonstration purposes only. The previews have been compressed and optimized for faster loading speeds and improved website performance, so they won’t look as great. Take a look at them, and when you make up your mind on which Art Deco wallpapers you want, hit the download button below the images to download the full-resolution files.

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