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” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The venerable ePSXe emulator for Android has just received Google Drive support. This means you can upload your virtual memory cards and save states to the cloud. The update also brings Google’s Oboe Sound Engine for low-latency audio. Duckstation is the best PS1 emulator on Android right now, but … Read More “This long-running PS1 emulator for Android just got Google Drive support” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Kobo has raised prices again on e-readers like the Libra Colour and Clara lineup. The devices now cost up to $40 more than they did at launch after multiple price hikes since 2024. Shoppers are increasingly questioning whether Kobo still offers the same value advantage over Kindle. Rakuten Kobo’s … Read More “This Kindle competitor just shrunk one of its biggest advantages” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is apparently working on a Galaxy S27 series model with a 6.47-inch screen. This phone is tipped to be the Galaxy S27 Pro, joining the base, Plus, and Ultra variants. This model could have plenty of specs seen on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Early Galaxy S26 series rumors … Read More “Galaxy S27 Pro leak suggests a pocket-friendly phone with Ultra features” »
Akshay Gangwar / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft is sunsetting its long-abandoned SMS Organizer app. Users have started receiving notifications about the shutdown. It also recommended that users migrate their data to another app. Microsoft is shutting down its SMS app and has started sending notifications to its users informing them of the same. The app … Read More “Microsoft SMS Organizer is shutting down after years of no updates” »
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR A Google executive recently admitted that Google Glass failed because it lacked a fashion appeal. Sameer Samat, president of the Android ecosystem, said, “fashion comes first,” and that it’s more important than technology. Google has now partnered with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to make its upcoming … Read More “Android boss reveals the unsurprising reason Google Glass ended up in the tech graveyard” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is introducing stricter rules for apps that play audio in the background. Apps will need to be actively in use or use approved background services to control audio playback. The change aims to reduce random, unexpected audio playback, which can lead to potentially embarrassing moments for users. … Read More “Android 17 cracks down on apps that play surprise audio in the background” »
TL;DR After weeks of leaks, the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones are official. They feature a bespoke driver unit, upgraded faux leather material all around, and DSEE Ultimate for AI upscaling. You can buy them starting today for $649. After a few weeks of teasers, leaks, and more leaks, Sony has officially launched its premium … Read More “Sony’s 1000X The Collexion headphones are here, and pricey” »
TL;DR VWFNDR + MBL is a new camera app that captures unprocessed Bayer RAW DNG (and JPEG) files to skip modern computational photography pipelines and preserve real-world imperfections. The app utilizes the open C2PA standard to provide a tamper-evident record, proving the image was taken by a real camera and not generated or altered by … Read More “This new Android camera app fixes “fake” phone photos” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has introduced a new Android 17 feature called “Continue On” that lets users move apps between Android devices and continue where they left off. The feature will initially support phone-to-tablet handoffs, with app suggestions appearing directly in the tablet taskbar. Continue On is part of Google’s broader push … Read More “Android 17 adds seamless device switching with Continue On” »
