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9/30/2026
Google's next-gen Gemini is coming soon — but you can't try it just yet.
Plex now lets Android TV users review, react, discuss, and follow.
This is the third Google Home update of the month.
Samsung's smart eyewear clears FCC hurdles for fall push.
The core experience stays the same.
Apple Music 7.0 beta gives Android a gorgeous new UI and upgraded artist pages.
Gems will fully lose support next year.
Check out Google's latest progress on flashier Play Store pages for paid games.
Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey G9 drops 35% off RRP, bringing this super-ultrawide 144Hz gaming monitor to a new low.
Amazon cuts the cans by 43% off RRP, making these bass-heavy workout headphones much easier to grab.
Amazon drops the Echo Dot Max to $79.99, giving the Alexa speaker a solid price cut with fuller sound than older Dots.
Giving Android gamers a better way to organize titles.
Mobvoi’s new TicNote Watch wants to be the meeting assistant you didn't know you needed.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB drops to $1,163.50 at Amazon, with 512GB storage, a 200MP camera, and Galaxy AI onboard.
Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S7 falls to $170.99, its best price this year for a big 4K IPS monitor with HDR10.
Have a first-gen Echo Spot? You can do it too.
Most respondents say the update has caused issues on their Pixels.
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
Samsung’s next major flagship is rumored to maintain the same thickness as the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
New T-Life perk gives 10% off voice lines for life, but it's only available for new accounts.
It's still early days, but this is impressive nonetheless.
With the new launch, Amazon is simplifying its Fire TV Stick lineup to three distinct models.
Your smart lights could soon dynamically change based on real-time weather information.
Some people get new smartwatches yearly, while others wear theirs to the grave. Which one are you?
ChatGPT can now stay with your work after the conversation ends.
The Plus model is back.
But it still won't replace your AirTag
Thought the Galaxy S26 series price hikes were bad?
The 3.68-inch ePaper reader weighs just 61g and snaps onto almost any phone.
It only took five minutes to set up but made me feel significantly more secure.
I used Claude to organize a three-week Japan trip, turning my research and preferences into a flexible itinerary.
It could soon let you refresh your Wardrobe without resetting it entirely
It's a great time to upgrade your desk setup with these fantastic ergonomic chairs.
Pixel Clock shows what Google Clock could and should be.
Regret telling Google Photos everything? This button might help.
When the built-in storage manager has become this good, why bother trying others?
Anthropic’s darkest AI warnings are now part of its pitch to investors.
A new option will let you regenerate images of clothes, shoes, glasses, and other items that look wrong.
It's also getting classic watch faces from Timex soon.
A PC port is coming too, but there's no word on an unofficial Android version.
One UI 9 is still missing, but at least your phones will remain safe and secure.
HiLight now supports messages with the latest Android 17 QPR2 beta.
9/29/2026
No more workarounds needed!
Google finally comes through for Pixel fans who are already on the latest hardware.
Henry Cavill and Google are teaming up to build a video game on a Googlebook.
The always-on AI agents can keep projects moving across your apps while you’re away.
Access gets started with ChatGPT Work and Codex, but Chat will have to wait.
OpenAI is looking into the issue.
You'll have to keep your phone open if you want to make a call.
New tools also add bundles, team seats, and smarter payment recovery.
Bringing over 29,000 official government sources under one roof.
Here's when the modular Fairbuds 2 will become available.
Save 25% on Anker’s limited-edition Black Myth: Wukong Prime 20K power bank with 220W charging and app support.
Save $57 on the Kindle Kids 16GB and get a kid-friendly cover, dark mode, USB-C charging, and weeks of battery life.
Your vCards can finally include your Calling Card design.
The Retroid Pocket 5 is $30 off right now, bringing this well-liked Android retro handheld down from its $249 RRP to $219.
The update is landing on iOS first.
Amazon's car-centric Alexa dongle has vanished from search results, pointing to a likely product sunset.
A future Gemini update could make your recent chats and other key tools easily accessible via the overlay.
Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm, LTE) drops to a record-low $329.95, with calls, texts, and more without your phone.
It's not just you that Claude's misbehaving for.
Massive leak gives us an early look at the Google Pixel 11a.
The newest Echo Spot just dropped by $55, making this compact Alexa smart alarm clock a strong bedside buy today.
You aren't the only one who can't use Spotify right now.
Take-Two issues a cease-and-desist to shut down the native ARM port project for Android and Switch.
And it'll support 1x to 10x optical zoom with a one-inch sensor.
It has taken a while, but the Contacts tab is back again.
The returning tier gets new usage math as an even pricier option surfaces.
The Menu option is now accessible from the floating bottom bar.
One small bug for Google, one giant pain for developers.
Motorola builds some great devices, but these models are harder to recommend.
Mobile users will get a toggle for the feature, but Google could block transcripts for Live Translate on smart glasses.
No thanks to BlackBerry!
This Android handheld combines a sub-$100 price with a Game Boy-style form factor.
Single, double, and long presses can now trigger the shortcuts you choose.
Early adopter blues.
Google would really rather keep the keys to its kingdom.
Find Hub's "Remembered" feature is everything I wanted.
Google won't rob you of your Gems once they become Skills.
Gboard is a lot more powerful than you might think.
It's already showing promising performance in several Switch games.
Why buy a Googlebook over a Windows or macOS machine? Let us know!
Bad news if you're still holding on to Google Assistant on your phone.
OpenAI was planning to launch GPT-6.1 Astra sometime in October.
You can set up data before takeoff and activate it on arrival.
Hate ads on your Google TV? This updated launcher may be exactly what you need.
A new 200MP sensor could also improve highlights, shadows, and color balance.
Gemini finally has an answer to where your pay check disappeared.
Android Auto's best video player now supports Plex Live TV.
Packed with upgrades across the board.
9/28/2026
Because you don't need the full power of Claude Opus 5.5 for everything.
T-Mobile will inflating one of your fees next month.
Google is getting all the pieces in place for RCS video calls.
Is this all one problem?
A bug may be breaking NFC payments on Pixel phones.
Arlo’s new Essential XL 2K security camera drops to $59.99, its best price of the year, with 4x longer battery life.
Hey Google, turn up the bass.
Save $51.49 on the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K and get 2K video, a 180-degree view, two-way audio, and Alexa support.
Your Pixel watch emoji finally discovered the third dimension.
Leaving little to the imagination.
