Android
Wait, is Google Gemini really getting ‘dumber’?
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Some Googlebooks OLED screens can’t display true black, but a fix is coming
TL;DR Some Googlebooks owners are reporting that their OLED displays show dark gray instead of true black once Googlebook OS loads. The issue appears across multiple Acer and Lenovo models, and the presence of proper Read more…
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Android Auto could soon take dual-SIM phones more seriously
TL;DR Android Auto version 18.0 beta includes code suggesting it may support dual-SIM status bar icons. The platform currently shows only one cellular status bar icon, even if your phone has two SIMs. Other lines Read more…
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Gemini Skills rollout has hit a speed bump for some users
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is delaying the rollout of Gemini skills for Workspace users. It says the rollout is on hold to ensure “safe and reliable” access for every enterprise user. Read more…
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I tested the first phone with triple 200MP cameras — and resolution isn’t the best part
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority OPPO has quickly risen in my smartphone camera rankings, thanks to a solid blend of cutting-edge hardware and Hasselblad camera processing. This year’s OPPO Find X10 Pro Max ups the Read more…
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Googlebook OS Magisk demo shows root access could be much easier than first thought
Credit: Richard Priday / Android Authority TL;DR Magisk developer John Wu shared a video demonstrating full root access on Googlebook OS, seemingly without requiring host-machine tethering or specialized debug cables. Previously, there were concerns that Read more…
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Samsung Health is making it easier to keep tabs on your runs and sleep
TL;DR Samsung is rolling out a new Samsung Health update that focuses on sleep and running features. The update adds a new Sleep Balance graph that shows five sleep indicators at a glance. Running Coach Read more…
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Googlebook OS just fixed one of its biggest early app annoyances
TL;DR Chrome 155 lets Googlebook users install any webpage as a web app, even if the site lacks an installable web manifest. Installed web apps can open in their own windows, appear in the app Read more…
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Struggling with calls and connectivity on your Pixel? The latest Android beta has tools for you
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The first Android 17 QPR3 beta brings new diagnostic tools to Pixel phones. These tools can help you troubleshoot problems with calls, mobile data, and Wi-Fi. These join Read more…
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First Look: Google Photos could soon end the hassle of collecting party photos
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is developing a Group Camera feature that lets friends and family contribute photos and videos to a shared album. Users can schedule camera access, invite participants, Read more…