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No internet, no problem: Google is working on an offline mode for Gemini Live
Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Gemini Live could get an offline mode. Two strings mention the mode, noting that you can “use Gemini Live without an internet connection.” We’re guessing that this mode could be slower and/or less accurate than the conventional Gemini Live feature. Gemini Live is one of the more technologically impressive AI features we’ve…
Nothing’s Android 17 update arrives early for four more phones
TL;DR Nothing has expanded its stable Android 17 rollout to four more smartphones. The update is arriving ahead of the company’s original November schedule. Nothing OS 5.0 introduces a redesigned interface, new customization tools, and camera improvements. Nothing appears to have lost patience with its own Android 17 roadmap , and for once, that’s a scheduling problem phone owners will happily welcome. November…
Lenovo Googlebook 15 review: Your Android phone's new best friend
Despite Lenovo providing excellent hardware for Google's new laptop platform, Googlebook OS will only impress Android die-hards.
Google hit with criminal probe over unapproved AI data center deforestation — 816 acres of forest destroyed in Finland as wolves flee into local villages, facility threatens 40% power bill hikes
A criminal investigation into the environmental damage caused by Google’s Finnish subsidiary has been launched . Tuike Finland Oy is being investigated after five complaints were received regarding the Muhos data center project, according to an official police statement published today [machine translation]. Go deeper with TH Premium: AI and data centers (Image credit: Microsoft) The data center cooling state of…
Android’s SMS of Death bug can knock out your phone, but a fix is coming soon
TL;DR A newly disclosed Android vulnerability allows malicious text messages to silently crash a phone’s calling service, potentially interrupting emergency calls. Repeated messages can trigger persistent crashes and reboot loops, making affected devices hard to recover without technical help. Google developed a fix months before the public disclosure, but questions remain about when users will receive the patch…
The Signature 27 is Motorola’s last chance to get Android updates right
Credit: Motorola Last month, Motorola announced that the Signature 27 was on its way. Unlike its predecessor, the new ultra-high-end model will be available globally, including in the US. The Signature series represents Motorola’s best, with cutting-edge specs like a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme SoC and a high-end cooling system. Another major difference is its much more ambitious Android update policy.
You can now easily find and add textbooks in Gemini Notebook
TL;DR Google has added a new “Textbooks” feature to Gemini Notebook. It lets users add textbooks from OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, and S. Chand Publishing as sources. The feature is rolling out to users in the US and India. Google is making Gemini Notebook ( previously called NotebookLM ) even more useful for people looking to use textbooks as reference sources. The company announced “ Expert Intelligence ” last…
I tested the 7 most popular Android launchers — here’s my ranking
Default launchers from Google, Samsung, and Motorola have admittedly gotten more feature-rich and pleasing to the eye in recent years. However, they still implement some restrictions to prevent users from straying too far from their signature aesthetics. For example, you can’t remove the Google Search bar from the Pixel UI home screen. Similarly, you can’t replace the Google News app on the left of the homepage. The…
iPhone Duo’s cracking screens are already scaring off would-be buyers, survey finds
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority The iPhone Duo started shipping last Friday, but its release hasn’t been off to a great start. A large number of enthusiasts who paid a pretty price for the pretty new foldable found its inner screen breaking with minimal use . The damage has been so widespread — and maybe even worse was the damage to Apple’s image — that the fruit company had to publicly acknowledge the issue…
From dual-screen handhelds to Xbox Cloud Gaming, DroidDeck just got a huge update
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The DroidDeck app for Android now supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing you to stream Xbox games over the internet. The PC gaming app now integrates the Battle.net storefront as well, coming days after it gained Game Pass and Itch.io integration. DroidDeck also brings better second-screen support, improved performance, improved efficiency under sleep mode, and more…
The true cost of folding: What a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or iPhone Duo costs to own for a year
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Paying a premium for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or the iPhone Duo might seem justified when you consider what each phone offers. But the purchase price is only part of the story. Over the next year, accessories, potential repair bills, and depreciation can all add to the cost of ownership, making that initial price tag a less reliable indicator of what you’ll actually…
Google could upgrade Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight with Highlight
Credit: Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 code reveals Google is working to connect the Pixel 11 Pro’s rear HiLight LED array to its upcoming Notification Rules system. Users may soon be able to assign the “Highlight” action within Notification Rules to specific apps and contacts, or even let on-device AI automatically highlight urgent messages and deliveries. The Highlight action can…
I’ve used Google Home for 10 years, and it’s never felt so frustrating
Sigh. More than anything else in Google’s current product portfolio, Google Home is among the most frustrating. We’re now 10 years into Google’s smart home platform, and while it should feel mature and robust at this stage in its lifecycle, it instead has never felt more precarious . I say this as someone whose house is built around Google Home. My security cameras, thermostat, smart speakers, and smart displays are…
This Google Photos bug made edited photos disappear, and there’s finally a fix
TL;DR Google Photos has fixed a bug that made edited pictures disappear from other Android apps. The issue affected photo pickers and apps like Google Messages, Gemini, and WhatsApp. The fix is available in Google Photos v7.97. Your perfectly edited photo is ready for its grand WhatsApp debut. You open the app, tap the image picker, and suddenly your masterpiece pulls a disappearing act. No warning, no error…
Google is giving Gemini’s overlay a literal sparkle on your Android phone
TL;DR Google is rolling out a new Gemini overlay animation to all Android phones. The animation uses Google’s Neural Expressive design language and gives Gemini an ethereal look. The redesign is rolling out as part of a Google app update. Google loves redesigning things, and Gemini is one of the things it loves redesigning the most. We’ve already seen the company experiment with new animations for Circle to Search…
Motorola finally puts a date on its Galaxy Ultra challenger
TL;DR Motorola has officially confirmed that the Signature 27 will launch on November 5. The phone’s US landing page is live, showcasing its premium design and flagship hardware. A Geekbench listing reveals more performance details, but pricing remains under wraps. The original Motorola Signature had the looks and the hardware to rub shoulders with Android’s finest, but American buyers never got an invitation. Its…
Gemini’s latest integration can tell you if you’re getting faster, one run at a time
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Strava subscribers can now connect their accounts to Google Gemini for personalized fitness and training insights. Gemini can analyze race performance, compare personal records, track activity streaks, and assess how weather affects workouts. The integration is read-only and rolling out in the US, with no confirmed availability date for other markets. Strava is…
Android 17 is barely making a dent as Android 11 still powers 10% of phones
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 is now the most widely used Android version, accounting for 25.4% of active devices, up from 7.5% in December 2025. Android 17 has reached just 1% adoption, despite becoming available in June 2026, and even Android 8.1 has a larger share. Android fragmentation remains a problem, with 43.6% of active devices still running Android 13 or older. Android 16 has…
9to5Mac Daily: October 29, 2026 – New MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
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Google confirms: Fix is in the works for Pixel Watch extreme battery drain issue
TL;DR Pixel Watch owners have been complaining about their battery life suddenly taking a nose dive. Multiple generations of watches have been impacted, making this look like a software issue, rather than hardware failure. Google now confirms that it’s identified the problem, and is developing a fix. Smartwatches are great, but battery life continues to be a problem. Sure, they can do a lot, but what good is all…
Reddit’s CEO says Google’s AI Mode ‘does not drive traffic’
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in an earnings call today that Google's AI-powered search modes do not help with traffic to the platform, echoing problems facing other websites and publishers . As part of its Q3 2026 earnings, Reddit revealed that search traffic in October has "dropped by more than 1 million referrals on average per week," and he attributes part of the company's struggles with Google traffic to how AI…
Google is cleaning up Home’s messiest bugs, with fixes for cameras, Matter devices, and more
TL;DR Google is updating the Home app and Gemini with all its latest smart home fixes. Gemini should no longer complain about misunderstanding commands you never issued. A number of fixes aim to resolve performance problems with cameras in the app. As anyone who has seriously built up a household around Google Home can attest to, the service can feel like it’s constantly in a state of flux. New fixes are arriving…
Strava adds Google Gemini integration with personalized workout insights
Strava expanded its AI integrations with Google Gemini this week, allowing subscribers to get personalized insights based on their workout history. Here are the details. more…
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 brings back app lock and fixes dozens of bugs
TL;DR Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 is out now for Pixel 6a and newer devices in Google’s Pixel Beta program. Like Beta 2 last week, this one is loaded with dozens of bugfixes. It’s only been a little over a week since Google gave us our last peek at the next big upgrade for Android — after the next one, that is. QPR2 should be going stable near the end of the year, and then we’ve got QPR3 to look forward to in 2027. We…