There’s arguably no single product more responsible for ushering in our modern era of TV streaming than Google’s humble little Chromecast. With a few bucks and an HDMI port, anybody could transform their dumb TV into a modern streaming marvel — or just sidestep their smart TV’s disappointing built-in apps. Recently, though, a concerning number … Read More “Google announces Chromecast streaming fix” »
TL;DR Disco-ified version of popular app icons have been going a little viral lately. Earlier this week, Android head Sameer Samat teased the possibility of an official icon pack. Today those disco icons go official as a custom style for the Pixel Launcher. Disco has found itself mired in controversy for longer than many smartphone … Read More “Google hops on the disco icon train with an official Pixel release” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Certain words are causing Google’s AI Overview to break dictionary definitions in Search. Typing words like “disregard,” “ignore,” and “remember” will cause AI Overview to act as if you’re telling it to do something. One of the most commonly used features in Search is its built-in dictionary. When you … Read More “Google’s AI Overviews are so confused, it can’t tell if you’re looking something up or talking to it” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has updated the software support page for Nest devices. The update shows that Google has ended support for every Chromecast device, except for the Chromecast with Google TV (HD). First-gen Chromecast users claim their dongles are working again. If you own and actively use a Chromecast device, we … Read More “Your Chromecast may have just reached the end of the road” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google started updating its TV Streamer with Gemini last year, but we’ve been waiting for it on older streaming hardware. We can now confirm that 4K Chromecast with Google TV units have started getting Gemini. It’s not yet clear if Gemini is also on the way for HD versions … Read More “Chromecast with Google TV has started getting its Gemini upgrade” »
TL;DR Trump Mobile has acknowledged that it exposed customer data through public-facing webpages. A spokesperson said the exposure was caused by an unnamed third-party platform. The company said it was evaluating whether it would inform customers about the incident. Media outlets finally got their hands on the elusive Trump Phone earlier this week, revealing it … Read More “Trump Mobile may or may not tell customers it exposed their data” »
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Balatro is currently 30% off on the Google Play Store. The sale knocks the price down from $9.99 to $6.99. Balatro is rated generally suitable for everyone age 10 and up. One of the hottest and most addictive games to come out in 2024 was Balatro. The game first … Read More “Say goodbye to your free time: Balatro just went on sale on Android” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 enables, by default, previously hidden partial screenshot features. The upgraded screen recording toolbar allows users of large-screen devices to also screenshot specific split-screen windows, custom selected areas, or the entire screen. While the features work on large displays, enabling them on phones results in … Read More “Android 17 finally enables partial screenshots, but not for everyone” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung seems to have removed filters from the video mode with new One UI updates. The option still shows up in photo mode, but video mode no longer has filters in One UI 8.5 or the One UI 9 beta. However, there are some workarounds, including applying filters after … Read More “Samsung’s latest update quietly removed video filters” »
TL;DR Google is working to remove an annoying limitation with its Live Translate feature. While it currently only works when users wear headphones, Google could soon bring a workaround. Instead, users could just use their phone’s earpiece to listen to audio that’s translated in real-time. Real-time translations have long been marketed as a selling point … Read More “Google could soon eliminate a major limitation with its real-time translation feature” »
