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Google’s redesigned app icons are rolling out, whether you want them or not

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Google's redesigned app icons are rolling out, whether you want them or not

Google is rolling out its new, redesigned app icons to everyone. The icons replace most Workspace app icons with new colorful gradients.

Android Authority 1 hour ago

Here’s a much closer look at Android’s new 3D emojis

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Here's a much closer look at Android's new 3D emojis

Here's a detailed look at Google's newly announced Android Noto 3D emojis, thanks to an early developer leak showcasing the redesign.

Android Authority 1 hour ago

Google’s OG voice search may be getting smarter with new features

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Google's OG voice search may be getting smarter with new features

Google is testing new shortcuts to other features, such as Search Live and Translate, from within its voice search interface.

Android Authority 3 hours ago

The best tech to upgrade your patio and pool this summer

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The best tech to upgrade your patio and pool this summer

Check out some of the best pool and patio tech gadgets you can get right now to make the most of the outdoors this summer.

Android Authority 3 hours ago

Survey says this is the Android browser feature many readers can’t go without

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Survey says this is the Android browser feature many readers can't go without

Android browsers are a dime a dozen, but which browser feature is absolutely essential for our readers? We ran a poll, and here's the data.

Android Authority 3 hours ago

Frustrated Perplexity Pro users claim advanced AI model usage limits have been drastically cut

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Frustrated Perplexity Pro users claim advanced AI model usage limits have been drastically cut

Perplexity Pro users are complaining that advanced AI model limits have been reduced, prompting upgrades to the expensive Max tier.

Android Authority 4 hours ago

Sony’s premium ‘The ColleXion’ headphones just leaked from top to bottom

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Sony's premium 'The ColleXion' headphones just leaked from top to bottom

Sony's upcoming premium headphones, The ColleXion, have leaked extensively, revealing design, features, battery, pricing, and launch date.

Android Authority 4 hours ago

After fixing a family friend’s phone, I realized Google Play Protect is not doing enough

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After fixing a family friend's phone, I realized Google Play Protect is not doing enough

While I knew that Play Protect has its flaws, needing to fix a device with problematic apps made me realize how bad the situation is.

Android Authority 4 hours ago

I pay for Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude — and there’s a clear winner

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I pay for Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude — and there's a clear winner

I pay for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. After spending time with all three, I keep coming back to only one of them.

Android Authority 4 hours ago

The Galaxy S23 series and A56 are next in line for Samsung’s big One UI 8.5 update

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The Galaxy S23 series and A56 are next in line for Samsung's big One UI 8.5 update

Samsung's stable One UI 8.5 rollout is now expanding to more Galaxy phones, bringing a refreshed Android experience.

Android Authority 5 hours ago

This dual-screen Android handheld costs less than $100, but just got Linux

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This dual-screen Android handheld costs less than $100, but just got Linux

The RG DS is a sub-$100 Android handheld with two screens, but ANBERNIC just brought Linux to the quirky device.

Android Authority 5 hours ago

I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra against the best Android camera phone — and it was surprisingly close

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I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra against the best Android camera phone — and it was surprisingly close

I compared the Galaxy S26 Ultra and OPPO Find X9 Ultra cameras across portraits, zoom, HDR, food, and night shots. Here are the results.

Android Authority 5 hours ago

Amazon’s Kindle shutdown is sending users down the jailbreak rabbit hole

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Amazon's Kindle shutdown is sending users down the jailbreak rabbit hole

Amazon is retiring support for these Kindle models, and many users are finding unexpected ways to keep them alive.

Android Authority 6 hours ago

Spotify’s disco ball icon wasn’t exactly a hit, so it’s heading out

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Spotify's disco ball icon wasn't exactly a hit, so it's heading out

Spotify's 20th anniversary disco ball icon didn't get the warm reaction the company thought, so it's going away soon.

Android Authority 6 hours ago

This leaked handheld could be the modern, affordable Game Boy you were waiting for

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This leaked handheld could be the modern, affordable Game Boy you were waiting for

A new AYANEO handheld has just leaked online, bringing a Game Boy-style form factor and a 3,500mAh battery.

Android Authority 6 hours ago

Google Messages’ easiest pairing method is about to disappear

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Google Messages' easiest pairing method is about to disappear

Google Messages is removing its convenient QR code setup option, forcing desktop web app users to switch to a Google account login.

Android Authority 6 hours ago

You can now give Gemini ‘Extended’ thinking time to answer your query

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You can now give Gemini 'Extended' thinking time to answer your query

Google is adding a new "Extended" thinking mode to Gemini. It is also adding three new Gemini app integrations soon.

Android Authority 7 hours ago

YouTube will now help you catch AI clones of yourself on the platform

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YouTube will now help you catch AI clones of yourself on the platform

Likeness detection on YouTube scans for AI-generated videos that appear to use your facial likeness and lets you request removals.

Android Authority 7 hours ago

Someone pretending to be your contact during calls? Google Phone could soon fight back.

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Someone pretending to be your contact during calls? Google Phone could soon fight back.

An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google is working on a feature to detect spoofed phone numbers during calls.

Android Authority 9 hours ago

Walmart just launched two surprisingly loaded Android tablets under $300

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Walmart just launched two surprisingly loaded Android tablets under $300

Walmart has launched two new Android 16-powered Onn tablets, including an 8.1-inch Core model and a larger 13-inch Pro variant.