TL;DR Google Health introduces a new stats widget. The widget can fit up to six fitness metrics at a time. Tapping the heart icon in the top left corner will open the app. As Google announced earlier this month, the Fitbit app is being transformed into the Google Health app. In addition to delivering a … Read More “Google Health brings a powerful new widget to your home screen” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upgraded Search experience will introduce new AI-powered shopping ads. When searching for an item, Gemini will pull up relevant sponsored products and provide a brief explainer on why you should buy. Search will also offer ads that feature a built-in chatbot, allowing you to ask questions about a … Read More “Google Search’s AI evolution comes with extra ad baggage” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR First-generation Chromecast devices are suddenly failing for many users, with apps like YouTube and HBO Max no longer detecting the 2013 dongle. The issue appears inconsistent, as some services like Spotify and Disney+ still work on affected devices. Users suspect a backend change may have broken the aging hardware, … Read More “Google’s oldest Chromecast is starting to fail across many apps” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The stable version of One UI 8.5 is starting to roll out to the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra The base model gets the firmware build X736NKOU5BZE3, while the Ultra gets X936NKOU5BZE3. The update is available in South Korea, with other markets to follow. Although Samsung is plowing … Read More “One UI 8.5 is starting to arrive on the Galaxy Tab S11 series” »
For today only, the 85-inch Samsung The Frame Pro (2025) is down to $2,799.99, saving you $1,500 on the huge art-style TV. Samsung had already lined up a promo price of $2,999.99 for this model in this week’s Memorial Day sale, but the extra flash sale discount brings it down another $200. It’s part of … Read More “Samsung’s giant The Frame Pro TV is $1,500 off until midnight” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini users are annoyed with the new usage limits. They’re complaining that they’re hitting the new limits much faster now. Several users have reportedly canceled their subscriptions. The Gemini subreddit is full of people dunking on Google for the suddenly tighter limits. One user said that they’re canceling their … Read More “Gemini’s new limits are already frustrating users” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Google is said to be flagging some long-time G Suite Legacy accounts for “commercial use” and pushing users toward paid Workspace plans. Affected users say they could lose access to Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Meet unless they appeal or upgrade within 45 days. Several customers say Google’s appeal process … Read More “Google is quietly forcing free G Suite legacy users onto paid plans- Android Authority” »
TL;DR A new video showcases the shell of the GAMEMT E5 Modx. The retailer that shared the video claims the handheld is in the testing phase and it could be available soon. A promotional video was also shared, revealing that the detachable gamepad can sync with Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and PC. While GAMEMT isn’t … Read More “New videos show off the oddball Android handheld you should be keeping an eye on” »
Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak points to a surprising downgrade strategy centered around making the foldable thinner. The Fold 8 series may reportedly lose S Pen support and Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy screen technology. Samsung’s 2026 foldable strategy is starting to look a lot more complicated … Read More “The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may miss out on S26 Ultra’s best features” »
TL;DR At the Android XR booth at Google I/O 2026, Google is showing off the XREAL Project Aura Android XR glasses. This is the first good look at the computing puck, which features a touchpad for navigation and supports DisplayPort In to project external device screens directly into the spatial workspace. The glasses feature electrochromic … Read More “Here is our best look yet at the computing puck powering XREAL’s Android XR glasses” »
