Android 17 Beta 4 has arrived: Here's what to expect
Google's latest bleeding-edge mobile platform update just dropped, as testers get their hands on Android 17 Beta 4.
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Gemini launches memory and chat import feature that makes it easier to switch
…This feature could make it easier for users to leave other platforms like ChatGPT . Google To import your AI chatbot’s memory information into a Gemini account, you need to feed the…
The MWC showstopper phone with a 400mm zoom lens finally has a launch window (Updated: Launch date)
…Mobile The MWC showstopper phone with a 400mm zoom lens finally has a launch window (Updated: Launch date) The vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch by the end of March in…
The Pixel Screenshots app could be the next big addition to Aluminium OS
…By • May 11, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google may be bringing the Pixel Screenshots app to desktop platforms, moving beyond Pixel phone exclusivity. We managed…
This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think
…From there, find Automatic Book Updates and toggle it off. Once that’s disabled, your books won’t receive future updates or more surprise cover swaps. The good news is you can…
Google Messages is making it easier to spot RCS marketing spam
…These visual updates are designed to help users quickly identify, manage, and bulk-delete RCS marketing spam. Google Messages is the primary messaging platform on Android smartphones, and thanks to RCS, it…
This Google Maps update could change how you share your location
…Mobile This Google Maps update could change how you share your location The new method is simpler and more obvious. By • March 19, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Megan Ellis / Android Authority…
I didn't know how much I needed Gemini's scheduled actions until I tried them
…For example, you can get it to generate weekly or monthly reports, summarize news daily, or give you updates on your schedule. However, access to this feature depends on your account. If…
Android 17 fixes wireless ADB headaches with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0
…Google has dropped the messy third-party dependencies in favor of its own lightweight, 4,000-line Rust library designed specifically for monitoring network changes across all desktop platforms. On the device…
Spotify adds global video controls so you can finally go audio-only
…Spotify’s new update focuses on “intentionality,” and tries to move away from passive consumption models seen on other platforms. According to the company, the new toggles offer a much-requested layer…