This offer is available from Costco. You can actually get the same price from other retailers right now, but what makes the Costco offer special is that you’re getting AppleCare+ for free, for two years. That said, people without a Costco membership will have to pay 5% more, which is $10. You’ll also have to … Read More “This is the best deal on the Apple AirPods Pro 3!” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has announced plans to merge its Amazon LEO satellite service with Globalstar to bring direct-to-device satellite services to mobile devices. Amazon LEO is expected to begin limited LEO internet access this year, though its D2D services aren’t expected until 2028. Amazon has a long way to go if … Read More “Amazon will offer direct-to-device sat in 2028” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini sidebar in Chrome for desktop is getting “Skills” for repetitive prompts. If you use the same prompt repeatedly, you can now save it as a Skill, so you don’t have to retype it entirely again. In addition to custom Skills, you can also browse the set of available … Read More “Gemini in Chrome gets a productivity hack that you must absolutely try” »
TL;DR Bigme has launched the HiBreak Dual smartphone, which it previously teased as a world-first dual-screen phone. The phone has a color E-Ink screen on the front and a tiny, circular LCD panel on the back. We expected the phone to offer a full-sized LCD screen on the back. E-Ink device manufacturer Bigme teased the … Read More “This world-first dual-screen phone just ruined my day” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Oura is partnering with Vida Health to bring Oura Ring data into virtual metabolic care programs. The integration syncs biometric data like sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate directly into Vida’s platform for continuous monitoring. This allows care teams to spot changes earlier and adjust coaching and care plans … Read More “Oura takes ring data into the doctor’s office with its latest partnership” »
TL;DR Amazon Leo’s new low-profile antenna offers 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds. Major carriers like Delta and JetBlue have already secured agreements to integrate this hardware. Despite having a smaller satellite constellation than Starlink, Amazon is leveraging laser links and AWS Edge locations to provide seamless global coverage. For years, “high-speed” in-flight … Read More “Amazon Leo unveils gigabit in-flight Wi-Fi” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Motorola Razr 2026’s latest leak shows its distinct color options. Razr 2026 goes big on textured finishes for its back, with each of the four colors featuring different textures. There appear to be no drastic changes to the design, though there might be some subtle changes. Motorola was among … Read More “Motorola Razr 2026’s leaked colors make other flip phones look tame” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini in Home is picking up a number of upgrades, with many focused on its ability to understand your voice commands. Users who work with notes and lists will appreciate support for more complex instructions, including multi-step tasks. Google’s also enhancing Parental Controls & Digital Wellbeing, letting Home users … Read More “New Gemini for Home tweaks are all about understanding you” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Sleep&Arrive is a new app for public transit commuters that tries to wake you based on your location rather than a fixed time. The app can alert you as your stop gets close via an alarm on your phone and headphones, or through vibration patterns on your Wear OS … Read More “This new Android app could be a lifesaver for sleepy commuters” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR It seems a small number of T-Mobile customers with very old legacy plans are starting to see some forced plan changes. The plans impacted didn’t see changes or price increases last year, and actual price increases and changes vary. It appears these changes are targeting plans that existed long … Read More “T-Mobile reportedly forcing some legacy customers over to different plans” »
