TL;DR A new Tensor G6 leak appears to support old reports of a move to a PowerVR CXT GPU. Compared to the DXT GPU in the G5, we may not see any graphics performance gains. For the CPU, the Tensor G6 may move to Arm’s new C1-Ultra and C1-Pro cores. Google’s Pixel 11 phones are … Read More “Pixel 11 Tensor G6 GPU leak sounds a little underwhelming” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Last month we spotted Google Translate building a new tool for helping you learn how to pronounce translated text. That mode is now going live, offering detailed feedback on your pronunciation and evaluating your efforts. It initially supports English, Spanish, and Hindi for users in both the US and … Read More “Google Translate launches its pronunciation practice mode” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube TV subscribers are experiencing audio issues with NBC network stations. Users claim that the volume is roughly half the level of other channels. It’s suspected that NBC may not be sending 5.1 surround sound audio to YouTube TV. YouTube TV subscribers are experiencing a bizarre audio issue. The … Read More “YouTube TV may have a volume problem with NBC networks” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google has optimized Gemini for Home device commands, making response times faster. Gemini is also better at interpreting the context of your home and conversations for reduced errors and interruptions. If you have a payment issue, Google Home Premium will now temporarily pause your subscription instead of end it. … Read More “Gemini for Home is now better at knowing when to ignore you” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A Pixel 9a owner recently sent their phone in for a warranty-covered repair regarding eSIM connectivity issues. The owner claims the device was in mint condition, but Google wanted to charge the owner $287.44 for damage to the screen, frame, and cameras. The Pixel 9a was sent back to … Read More “Pixel 9a owner claims Google wanted to charge them nearly $300 for non-existent damage” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Some Google Home users are seeing a bug where smart bulbs stay connected but lose color controls, leaving only basic white or warm light options. The issue appears inconsistent, with reports on Reddit and the Google Nest Community showing affected setups alongside others that work normally. A community workaround … Read More “Google Home removes smart bulb RGB controls — here’s the fix” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is relaunching the Home and Nest Community and Fitbit Community forums next month with an improved experience. The company confirmed to Android Authority that past posts will be completely wiped in May once the shift happens. Thousands of support posts regarding complaints, tips, and feedback will be lost … Read More “The best source for Home and Nest help is being erased soon” »
TL;DR GM is rolling out Google Gemini to about four million US vehicles (2022+ Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC with Google built-in). Powered by OnStar, Gemini taps into real-time vehicle data plus web search. It can translate messages, find places, answer questions, and adapt to your trip context. You no longer have to remember awkward voice … Read More “Google Gemini is finally taking over the dashboard for millions of GM drivers” »
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Google app’s Search Live lets you have a spoken, conversational interaction with AI Mode, where you can freely ask follow-up questions or interrupt the app to redirect it mid-response. The Search Live UI has looked more or less the same since the feature debuted last year, but we’ve now … Read More “Search Live is getting a Gemini-flavored visual update” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini for Google Home has been rolling out for many months, but I wasn’t lucky enough to get it because I live in France. Despite doing all the sign-ups for the Preview program and using Assistant, Gemini, and all my speakers in US English for a decade now, the rollout … Read More “I just got Gemini on my Google Home speakers, and I’d like a refund” »
