I’m going to date myself here — I remember writing about Android well before Google’s Pixel series was a thing. Looking back, I’m a little surprised we’re still talking about Google phones all these years later, and in a positive light, no less. The new Pixel 9 series is shaping up to be another jewel […]
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Before I get to it, I hope anyone perusing this article knows to read the title at the pace and tone of Septa Unella in Game of Thrones. Shame has been earned. Now that that’s out of the way, I am very disappointed in both OnePlus and Samsung for making […]
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has been working to bring Lens to Chrome, complete with Circle to Search functionality. That feature set could extend to image-based translations. While not yet active, it’s possible to force Chrome to display this translation interface already. Circle to Search is already very handy on our phones, and […]
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Update: August 16, 2024 (5:45 PM ET): We have updated our iPhone 16 series rumor hub with new leaks about the possible release date and hands-on photos and videos showing the color options we can expect across the iPhone 16 lineup. Apple’s iPhone 15 series is about to complete one […]
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Even after ignoring the hardware at the Pixel 9 launch, Google’s got a new Pixel Thermometer update incoming. Presets will let you quickly take measurements of frequently encountered objects. A new measurement UI adds a camera view and a handy distance guide. Google’s not a smartphone maker that’s afraid […]
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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The in-app Messages YouTube player was introduced back in October 2022. Google’s latest Messages beta reflects the removal of the YouTube PiP player. Google giveth, and Google taketh away. Back in 2022, Google had prepared a major refresh to its Messages app, introducing the icon for it we still […]
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A California judge criticized Google for resisting a jury verdict that found the company guilty of monopolizing Android app distribution. The judge’s upcoming ruling could force Google to open up its Play Store, potentially reshaping the app market globally. This case represents the first major US attempt to curb […]
Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Are you looking to get a really good laptop on a tighter budget? The latest and greatest are nice, but sometimes you can find the best deals if you look back at slightly older models. The Apple MacBook Air with M2 came out in 2022, but it is a fantastic […]
TL;DR The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL feature improved Video Boost technology, faster video rendering, and the ability to zoom up to 20x without losing video quality. The phones also introduce AI-powered 8K upscaling for 4K videos, which also enables users to extract high-quality 30MP still images directly from videos. However, Google has […]