Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Motorola’s 2026 Razr line-up is making its way to several carriers, and many of them are free via special promotion. Verizon and T-Mobile both offer the Motorola Razr 2026 for free, as well as the Moto G 2026 if you prefer something a bit more basic. The real star … Read More “Several brand-new Razr devices are free right now” »
TL;DR Samsung is offering a $250 discount on every Galaxy S26 Ultra storage option, no trade-in required. The deal brings the unlocked 256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra down to $1,049.99. There are also enhanced instant credits on the rest of the series, with the Galaxy S26 starting at $819.99. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the … Read More “Samsung boosts its Galaxy S26 Ultra no-trade-in discount to $250” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Watch owners are having trouble getting their biking workouts to save. The cardio load goes up, but the workout is not logged on the phone app or smartwatch after finishing a ride. It appears the issue could be due to a synchronization error. Planning to get some exercise … Read More “The Pixel Watch has an annoying new bug for cyclists” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Audible app on Android is using unexpectedly large amounts of mobile data for some users. This behavior is apparently being caused by a bug in version 26.19.13 of the app. Audible is aware of the issue, but we don’t have a timeline for any potential fix. The Audible … Read More “Audible bug burning through some users’ mobile data” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now ready to license its Gemini for Home tech stack to other manufacturers to make Gemini-ready smart home hardware. It is also offering design references for devices, so brands don’t have to spend time on R&D. Google will also extend its partnership to ISPs and carriers, including … Read More “Google wants Gemini in every home, so it’s giving away the blueprints” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Some Google Pixel phone owners are having an issue with the My Pixel app. The tabs at the bottom of the screen have disappeared for these users. As a result, they cannot navigate to the tips, support, or Google Store sections. My Pixel is a pretty handy app that … Read More “Some Pixel owners are suddenly losing access to most of the My Pixel app” »
TL;DR COROS has announced a new MCP integration that connects tracked data directly to AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. The system lets users analyze workouts, recovery trends, race readiness, and long-term performance data using natural language prompts. COROS says future updates could eventually allow AI-generated training plans and automated workout scheduling. From Google to … Read More “COROS thinks ChatGPT should analyze your training data” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR A new patent filed by Samsung shows the company is still working on the idea of phones with rollable displays. The filing shows two ideas for phones with a rolling screen. This is just a patent filing at this stage, and it’s not likely to become a commercial product. … Read More “Samsung is experimenting with some wild rollable phone ideas” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T has announced a Build-A-Plan option. This is a customizable carrier plan starting at $15 per month for unlimited talk/text and 1GB of mobile data. You can also pay extra to add more mobile and hotspot data for your next billing cycle. Finding the right cellular plan can be … Read More “AT&T now lets you build your own phone plan, starting at $15 a month” »
TL;DR A report from South Korea corroborates that Samsung is developing the Galaxy Buds Able, featuring a clip-style design that hooks onto the ear without blocking the ear canal. The upcoming earbuds will utilize air-conduction technology rather than bone-conduction, offering ambient awareness, reduced ear strain, and better ear hygiene without sacrificing sound quality. This would … Read More “New leak corroborates Samsung’s plans for open-ear Galaxy Buds Able earbuds” »
