C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Google TV team plans to update the remote experience for faster navigation. The company will introduce pointer remote support. This feature will allow you to use your TV remote like a mouse. Today is the first day of Google I/O 2026, and that means we’re getting a … Read More “You’ll soon be able to point and click your way around Google TV” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is now available for Pixel testers to install. Today’s release arrives just two weeks after Beta 2. Google says this update includes “a minor SDK release.” Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Google got the ball rolling on Android 17 QPR1 … Read More “Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is now ready for Pixel testers to install” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new “Ask” button to web search results on its Android app. The button basically opens AI Mode with the webpage added as context, so you can ask specific questions. Along with this, Google is also testing attachment options for Files and Drive in AI Mode. … Read More “Google Search on Android now lets you ask AI about any link you open” »
TL;DR Google has revealed Wear OS 7, the latest version of its smartwatch platform. The company says watches upgrading to Wear OS 7 could see up to 10% better battery life. Google adds that some watches launching later this year will also get Gemini Intelligence. Google has already made plenty of announcements at its I/O … Read More “A more efficient and intelligent smartwatch platform” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a redesigned Gemini app with its new “Neural Expressive” design language, richer responses, improved Gemini Live conversations, and support across Android, iOS, and the web. The company also announced new AI agents called Daily Brief and Gemini Spark, with Spark designed to proactively handle tasks … Read More “Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and major redesign” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has revealed which Good Lock modules work with One UI 9. Some of the compatible modules include Dropship, Nice Shot, Edge Touch, Theme Park, and Keys Cafe. Some that are still in development include NavStar, LockStar, and QuickStar. Samsung recently began rolling out the beta for One UI … Read More “Will One UI 9 beta break your Good Lock setup? Samsung reveals compatibility list” »
TL;DR Sony’s claim that the Xperia 1 VIII is 8.3mm thick is reportedly incorrect. Sources say the phone measures 8.59mm thick in real life. It is possible that Sony measured the frame’s thickness and didn’t take into account the raised glass front and back. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? According to … Read More “The Xperia 1 VIII is thicker than Sony wants to admit” »
TL;DR Sony is adding a new color option for the WH-1000XM6. The new color is a sandy hue called “Standstone.” Standstone joins the lineup as the fifth colorway. It’s been about a year since the WH-1000XM6 made its debut. Although plenty of headphones have launched since then, Sony’s flagship headset remains one of the best … Read More “Sony just refreshed its best headphones with a new sandy colorway” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Plex’s Lifetime Plex Pass, which offers access to premium Plex features for as long as the service continues to operate, is drastically increasing in price. The lifetime plan is increasing from $249.99 to $749.99 starting on July 1. Previous lifetime subscription purchases are unaffected. Monthly and annual rates are … Read More “A major Lifetime Plex Pass price hike is coming this summer” »
TL;DR The S2000 is a 2kWh-class portable home power station with under 6W idle draw. Outlets on both sides make it easy to hook up multiple appliances. Early-birdy shoppers can buy the S2000 for just half its suggested retail price. Battery-based power solutions tend to come in two forms. We’ve got super-portable units that are … Read More “Anker SOLIX has an efficient new power station with a killer deal” »
