Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Watch users report that sleep detection data is not showing. The smartwatch is telling users that there is “No recent data.” However, the data is still showing up on the Fitbit app. One of the Pixel Watch’s most commonly used features is sleep tracking. From tracking time spent … Read More “Pixel Watch bug is preventing some from accessing their sleep data” »
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority TL;DR Cumulative Galaxy S26 series sales during its first six weeks are 15% higher than the Galaxy S25 series during the same period last year. Samsung’s latest flagship series saw double-digit growth in markets like the US and South Korea, but slumped in China and Japan. Analysts are questioning whether … Read More “Galaxy S26 is beating Galaxy S25 sales, but that lead is in trouble” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages shows further signs of progress on letting users set custom themes for chats. More work on the back end implements support for custom background wallpapers. Messages is also tweaking how users control Smart Reply behavior. The last days of Samsung Messages are upon us, as the company … Read More “Google Messages is getting closer to offering custom backgrounds” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S25 series in the US. The update brings improved Galaxy AI, a more customizable Quick Panel, and more. It is currently rolling out to phones on the Verizon network. Samsung has been on a roll lately with … Read More “Stable One UI 8.5 rolling out to older Galaxy flagships in the US” »
If you’re having trouble accessing Google Nest services, you’re not the only one. An influx of users are claiming that Google Nest is experiencing an outage. According to Downdetector, reports started coming in at around 3:30 AM ET. Since then, the count has spiked to nearly 800. Hundreds of users are also chiming in on … Read More “Having trouble with Google Nest services? You’re not alone” »
TL;DR INIU unveils the SnapGo Air, featuring Qi2.2-certified 25W wireless charging. Despite its 0.5-inch design, the 10,000mAh battery can deliver up to two full phone charges and supports 45W wired charging for tablets and lightweight laptops. The SnapGo Air starts at $49.99 and comes in six color options, including Space Gray, Soft Lilac, and Sunset … Read More “INIU’s ultra-slim power bank makes 25W wireless charging a reality” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is reportedly working on Spark, an AI agent that could live inside Gemini. Spark is expected to interact with other apps to execute multi-step tasks without human intervention. Google could make an announcement at I/O 2026. Earlier this week, Google showcased the facelift that’s coming for Gemini, along … Read More “Gemini’s Spark agent has leaked, and it looks like it’s gunning for Claude Cowork’s throne” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel’s “Take a Message” voicemail feature has been spotted in India. The feature has been spotted by users enrolled in the Phone app and Google Play Services beta programs, though there may also be a server-side switch at play. Our APK teardown earlier in the week spotted clues for … Read More “Pixel’s Take a Message feature just expanded to a major new market” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini’s latest Android update introduces a new icon with slightly different gradient colors. The update also allows Gemini to receive audio files directly from the Android share sheet, making it easier to share files from audio apps. We’ve also spotted new “Luminous” icons destined for the Gemini widget. Gemini … Read More “Gemini on Android gets a new icon, smarter audio sharing, and a ‘Luminous’ look” »
TL;DR Meta is rolling out the virtual handwriting feature to all Ray-Ban Display glasses. Live captions are coming to more apps, and walking directions are available across the US. It is also opening up developer access for the glasses. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are getting a bunch of new capabilities today, including several new … Read More “Meta’s top Ray-Bans gain a surprisingly useful silent texting feature” »
