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Save $102 on Lenovo’s big-screen Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 tablet
Lenovo’s Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is built for people who want a big Android tablet for movies, notes, and getting work done, and there’s a solid deal on it right now on Amazon. This model stands out with a 13-inch 3.5K IPS touchscreen and a fast 144Hz refresh rate, giving you a large, sharp display that’s well suited for both entertainment and day-to-day tasks. See the deal at Amazon
You can generate and edit Google Docs files directly in Gemini chats now
Now you can generate, preview, and edit PDFs, Google Docs, Google Sheets, slide decks, Markdown files, TXT files, and code directly within Google Gemini . The new file editing capabilities are available starting today for all Gemini users, and while PDF previews/editing works on both the web and mobile, all other file formats are only in the web version for now. Google added support for generating and downloading…
Google brings richer document editing to Gemini on mobile and the web
TL;DR Gemini is bringing in-app document editing and preview to mobile and the web. After creating custom files, Gemini users can directly interact with the preview to deliver further revision requests. The mobile app supports PDFs, while Gemini on the web can handle a larger variety of file types. At this point, we’ve all seen how easy it is for AI to generate some documents . But there’s still often a big gap…
Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads
Google parent Alphabet reported its Q3 financial results on Wednesday afternoon, showing a healthy rise in revenue for the months of July to September. But the company's stock price has taken a beating, marking one of the largest post-earnings drops in its history. It comes down to several troubling aspects of the new report, including an admission by the company that AI search isn't earning as much as organic…
Is your Pixel 9 Pro Fold acting up? Google support may offer a big upgrade to replace it
TL;DR A couple of Pixel 9 Pro Fold owners have received a Pixel 11 Pro Fold as a replacement after hardware issues. This appears to be part of a wider Pixel 9 Pro Fold bug, with issues ranging from a non-functional display to dead front cameras. It’s hard to gauge how severe this problem is right now, but it may be wise to contact Google support if your Pixel 9 Pro Fold is facing similar trouble. Regardless of which…
Pixel 10 Pro XL owners can grab Google’s PixelSnap case for 58% off
Google’s PixelSnap Phone Case for the Pixel 10 Pro XL is the official case for the phone and is built around Google’s own magnetic accessory system. There’s also a strong deal on it right now, which makes this a good time to pick one up on Amazon. See the deal at Amazon
Agent identity startup Mintive lands Cowboy Ventures, Coatue, angels Jeff Dean, Andrej Karpathy
Mintive was founded by two engineers who have been working on AI for decades through Google Brain, Coursera. It's platform promises to help IT easily control enterprise agents
7 Android settings I always turn off on my Google Pixel phone
Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority Google Pixels give you the best out-of-the-box Android experience, hands down. You’re not uninstalling a bunch of bloatware or hunting down a dozen privacy-invasive settings a manufacturer might have snuck in. Still, there are a handful of features I always end up disabling — whether it’s because they’re useless, drain the battery , or cause more problems than they solve.
This beefy Android handheld quietly got a gigantic, 10,000mAh battery
Credit: MANGMI TL;DR The MANGMI Pocket Max has quietly received a battery capacity upgrade, going from 8,000mAh to 10,000mAh. This means it might have the largest battery out of any Android handheld on the market. The handheld otherwise offers a Snapdragon 865 chip, a 7-inch 144Hz OLED screen, and a base 8GB/128GB model for $230. The MANGMI Pocket Max is one of the most notable large Android handhelds on the market…
I hope the Motorola Signature 27 is great, but I have 2 big concerns I can’t shake
Credit: Motorola Maybe I just like rooting for the underdog, but I can’t help but feel that the US smartphone market could do with a good shake-up. Loosening the grip of Apple, Google, and Samsung would inject a little more urgency into the pace of hardware innovation. While phones like the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max and vivo X500 Pro Max offer global consumers something different, they’re not available in the US. At…
Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations
South Korean regulators found that Apple and Google violated the country's Telecommunications Business Act.
The iPhone 18 Pro is the antithesis to Android’s AI era
I don’t need to reiterate that the tech industry has spent the past couple of years trying to convince us that AI is the next step of computing and that it needs to be shoehorned into every computing touchpoint. And as far as smartphones go, Android is at the forefront of this push. For better or worse, Google has integrated Gemini into every aspect of the Android experience, be it messaging or photography, search…
Google's AI search problem finally shows up in the earnings report, some investors believe
Google's stock dropped as much as ten percent after its quarterly earnings. Cloud revenue more than doubled to $30.7 billion, but search revenue grew just 12 percent, slower than expected. Google acknowledged that its fast-growing AI mode brings in less revenue than traditional search, and it is now expanding its AI mode ad program internationally. The article Google's AI search problem finally shows up in the…
Google's Gemini 4 Carbon promises 'significant leap' in AI coding and cybersecurity
Google's latest Gemini 4 Carbon AI model boasts top benchmark scores in areas like cybersecurity and coding.
Survey says the Fitbit Edge’s biggest rival could be its own Google sibling
The Fitbit Edge has launched to much fanfare and appreciation from those seeking an affordable fitness tracker with a smartwatch-like feel. Sitting plumb between the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air lines, it offers consumers an easy first step if they want to climb Google’s wearable ladder. It’s not alone in its segment, though. There are a host of alternatives that undercut its price or offer a few more goodies.
Samsung is killing another key Galaxy service
Credit: Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will seemingly discontinue Samsung News on December 21, 2026, ending all content delivery and widget updates. The leftmost swipe panel on One UI home screens will likely default exclusively to Google Discover, with no replacement disclosed yet. Samsung plans to delete collected personal user data upon termination, retaining only records required by local…
Gemini in Google Sheets is getting faster, smarter, and easier to trust
TL;DR Google Sheets now shows web sources directly in AI-generated cells, making Gemini’s information easier to verify. Gemini can now process up to 3,000 cells per request, with Google claiming up to 55 times faster performance than manual entry for certain tasks. Google Sheets is also getting compact pivot tables and improved Excel compatibility, with both features available to all users. Google Sheets already…
Gemini’s new ‘immersive explorations’ turn it into an interactive encyclopedia
TL;DR Google has added a new “immersive explorations” feature in Gemini. It currently features a selection of 20 topics across different categories. Immersive explorations are available to all users on mobile and the web. Google is making Gemini even more useful for students and lifelong learners. Although Gemini was already fairly good at offering detailed explanations for most questions, Google is now making it…
Google AI Mode is getting more ads, whether you like it or not
TL;DR Google is expanding ads in AI Mode to 10 more countries, including India, Australia, and Canada, with more markets coming later this year. Sponsored listings will appear alongside AI-generated results, with Google promising clear labels to distinguish ads from regular recommendations. Google is also introducing multi-turn ads in the US, allowing sponsored results to appear during follow-up questions in AI…
Your Google Messages chats are getting a ChatGPT upgrade
TL;DR OpenAI now lets you text your ChatGPT Dot directly through Google Messages on Android or iMessage on iPhone. Your Dot can proactively send updates, photos, and voice notes while retaining context from previous conversations. The feature is rolling out as a preview for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the US. Say you ask ChatGPT to keep an eye on a product you’ve been meaning to buy, and it texts you when the price…
Samsung teases Galaxy S27 plans as its phone business slips into the red again
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung expects to ship fewer smartphones in 2027, particularly in the mid-range and entry-level segments, as higher memory and component costs push prices up. The company is banking on “Intelligent Eyewear” in Q4 and is researching Glass, TriFold, and other new form factors for 2027. Samsung is also prioritizing a more distinctive Galaxy S series, better battery life and…
Price hikes can’t stop YouTube Premium from hitting new subscriber records
Between YouTube Music and YouTube Premium, Google counts over 150 million subscribers.
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
Apple fined $15.5 million as South Korea orders changes to App Store rules
Apple and Google were fined today in South Korea over their app payment practices, with regulators also ordering both companies to change several policies. Here are the details. more…