[ad_1] TL;DR E Ink and MediaTek are teaming up to bring on-device AI features to future e-readers, including translation, transcription, and document summaries. MediaTek’s new MT8115 and MT8126 chips add dedicated AI hardware, potentially turning e-readers into more capable productivity and note-taking devices. The new platform also promises better color ePaper displays with smoother refresh …
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The X360 Mobile emulator has just been released as a public alpha. This is an Xbox 360 emulator for Android, although our initial testing understandably shows varying results. There are also some security concerns about the app, so you shouldn’t install it just yet. We first heard last …
[ad_1] Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup may include two very different designs: a traditional tall-and-narrow Ultra model and a shorter, wider Fold 8 variant. A recent real-world sighting appears to match the proportions of the leaked dummy units, lending credibility to the design rumors. The Fold 8 …
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is implementing a networking upgrade for Android that could make local file sharing and network access feel much more seamless. An upcoming Google Play System Update will let Android apps use certain standard networking ports typically reserved for system services. The change could improve compatibility with …
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Best Buy Canada has listed June 25, 2026, as the release date for the highly anticipated Google Home Speaker. Google still maintains that the speaker is coming in “Spring 2026” and hasn’t announced a specific launch date. When Android Authority recently asked about availability, Google said it would …
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Gearbox co-founder Randy Pitchford posted photos of what appears to be a Google Pixel Watch 5 that was reportedly found underwater near St. Martin. The back of the watch clearly shows “Google,” “Pixel Watch 5,” and health sensor markings, strongly suggesting it’s the real deal. Google hasn’t …
[ad_1] TL;DR New leaked photos allegedly show Samsung’s upcoming wide foldable being used publicly in Korea. The device appears to be hidden inside Samsung’s internal anti-leak case, but its wider proportions are still visible. The phone is expected to launch in July and could reportedly debut as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of the …
[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft will soon begin sunsetting third-party logins for SwiftKey backup. If you want the keyboard to store your personal dictionary files and sync them across devices, you must now use a Microsoft account. If you already use a different login, such as Google or Apple, your data will …
[ad_1] It’s been over a week since the Fitbit app transitioned into the new Google Health app, bringing with it a complete design revamp and the possibility of more integrations and a more centralized health experience that ties together Fitbit, Google Fit, and Health Connect. But, having used the app for a week, my personal …
[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly preparing the first One UI 9 Watch beta, with Galaxy AI expected to play a much bigger role in health tracking. The update could shift Galaxy Watches from passive data collectors to proactive health coaches that explain what your metrics actually mean. AI-generated health reports …
