Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel Buds owners are reporting an issue with the expanded volume slider menu. The toggles for noise cancelation, off, and transparency appear to be missing. Users are connecting the bug to the March and April 2026 updates. When you want to switch between active noise cancelation (ANC) … Read More “Weird Pixel Buds bug is causing ANC and transparency toggles to vanish” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Oura has announced two new in-app features, Hormonal Birth Control support and Menopause Insights. The new features expand cycle tracking to better contextualize contraception use and perimenopause. Both features start rolling out globally on May 6. Oura is expanding its women’s health toolkit with a sharper focus on hormonal … Read More “Oura just fixed two of cycle tracking’s biggest blind spots” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR vivo’s upcoming foldable, the X Fold 6, has leaked. It could feature a 7,000mAh battery, the biggest on a book-style foldable yet. The X Fold 6 is also said to feature a 200MP camera, up from 50MP on the previous generation. Chinese phonemaker vivo recently put a grand display … Read More “This Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival could have the biggest battery on foldables so far” »
Google’s Tensor chips have long prioritized AI and smart features over raw horsepower, but as 2026’s flagship competition reaches its peak with Ultra flagships, that strategy is being put to the test. In our recent comparison between the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s Tensor G5 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found in the Xiaomi … Read More “Survey reveals how Pixel fans feel about Tensor G5’s lackluster gaming power” »
TL;DR Hyper Mega Tech has announced two new clamshell handhelds inspired by the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. Each device features a 4.3-inch IPS display, 25 built-in games, and a microSD slot for external ROMs. The handhelds are priced at $130 each and are scheduled to begin shipping on October 15, 2026. Retro handheld gamers … Read More “Retro gamers have a new way to play Commodore 64 and Spectrum games” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi’s Smart Band 10 Pro could be launching soon. A leaker notes that the Band 10 Pro could also have a special White Ceramic Edition. The Band 10 Pro is reported to be heavier, suggesting either a bigger battery or a larger screen. Xiaomi’s Band series has long been … Read More “Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro leaks with a suave ceramic design” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is testing a more efficient way to let ChatGPT see your screen on Android. It could use Android 17’s new Bubbles feature and Accessibility options to view what’s on your screen. This method uses system resources more efficiently compared to the current screen-sharing method that involves casting. OpenAI … Read More “New Android 17 trick could make ChatGPT’s screen sharing way smoother on your phone” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has brought a Horizon Lock video mode to the X300 Ultra as part of a software update. The feature was previously available on older vivo phones before it went missing in action for a few generations. The update also comes a couple of months after Samsung’s Galaxy S26 … Read More “Samsung copied Horizon Lock on Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the original creator has reclaimed it” »
TL;DR Google is expanding Gemini to existing cars with Google built-in, starting with English-speaking users in the US via a software update. On cars with Google built-in, Gemini can access manufacturer-provided owner’s manuals to answer specific questions about car models. Gemini can also adjust in-car settings and accept imprecise and natural language commands for these … Read More “Google expands Gemini AI rollout to cars with Google built-in” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify will start verifying artist profiles really represent the artists they claim to. Qualifying profiles will get a new Verified by Spotify badge. All artist profiles, Verified or not, will also feature new AI-generated summaries. Spotify is rolling out a new Verified status. Starting soon, profiles that the … Read More “Spotify will start verifying artists are who they say they are” »
