Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing a new AI Mode for Search. In addition to being available on the web, AI Mode preparations have been underway for the Google app. We’re now able to share an early preview of what this experience looks like in action. Gemini is changing the way we … Read more
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing adding prompt suggestions to the Gemini overlay. Tapping on any of the suggestions will automatically insert the query into the text field. This change was spotted in the latest beta of the Google app. You don’t have to open the full app to use Gemini. By … Read more
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Despite a 7% YoY decline in global smartwatch sales in 2024, one brand saw immense growth. As per a new report, Xiaomi clocked in a 135% increase in sales over 2023 and secured a spot among the top five smartwatch makers globally. Apple still holds the lion’s share of … Read more
The Pixel 9a is one of the most leaked devices in recent memory, and the latest addition to the already abundant mix is an official case listing from Spigen. Google Pixel 9a in Spigen Ultra Hybrid Back Cover case The Ultra Hybrid Back Cover case, which is already available for the … Read more
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has been working on the Motion Cues feature to help users fight motion sickness (kinetosis). In the latest Google Play Services release, Google has added customization options for the shape and color of the motion dots visible on the screen. Motion Cues is not yet live on Android. … Read more
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR melonDS just updated to version 1.10 on Android, with support for 8x upscaling, better cheat support, and more. Developer Rafael V. Caetano has stated that local multiplayer support is his next big target. The update is available now on GitHub, with the Play Store update available soon. Nintendo DS … Read more
Oppo is gearing up for a massive event in April, where it will unveil a number of exciting mobile products. We expect a Find X8 Next (previously dubbed as Mini) and Find X8 Ultra phones, Pad 4 Pro tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and today we learned there will be Enco Free4 earphones and … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best Android phones around, but it’s arguably the most unexciting flagship release in quite some time. That’s largely due to the device being a very incremental upgrade over last year’s phone. Colleague Ryan Haines said he couldn’t wait to go … Read more
Today Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2 for its iPhones and iPads. This release contains an important security fix that patches an exploit that has been used in the wild. This exploit was first patched in iOS and iPadOS 17.2 and the new patch is related somehow. The exploit would allow maliciously … Read more
TL;DR Google is in talks to acquire AdHawk Microsystems, known for its low-power eye-tracking technology. The acquisition could significantly boost Google’s Android XR platform and hardware development. This move signals Google’s renewed interest in AR/VR devices, possibly leading to new smart glasses. In its Project Astra demo last year, Google has already demoed an unreleased … Read more