Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works
…into the Google Home ecosystem. Of course, there’s still plenty we don’t know. References in app code don’t always lead to actual products, and even if this device is…
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Instagram may soon get an AI personal shopper that actually buys things for you
…Meta is reportedly testing Hatch on simulated versions of apps like DoorDash, Reddit, and Outlook, hinting at broader app support beyond Meta’s ecosystem. Meta may be starting to take AI more…
This Android gaming app might kill handheld PCs
…But Valve’s work also benefits the Android ecosystem, according to Dalal: Valve and GameNative appear to have a symbiotic relationship — any changes that Valve makes upstream to libraries like Proton and…
NotebookLM may soon help you build interactive visuals from your sources
…Google’s own ecosystem would be the company’s starting point. TestingCatalog also says Google is preparing some better source organization tools, including labels for individual sources and an Auto Label option…
I tried Plex’s new Discussions feature, and it’s everything I never wanted
…Recently, Plex announced a suite of changes aimed at cultivating a more social ecosystem, and the first of these updates has finally arrived. Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The company just introduced an…
Android's Photo picker may finally fix its biggest missing feature
…This limitation has led to a fragmented user experience across the ecosystem, as app developers had to implement their own camera entry points. However, evidence found in the latest Android 17 QPR1…
I've used Plex for 10 years. Here's why absolutely no one should pay $750 for Plex Pass
…Over the last few years, the self-hosted media server ecosystem has matured significantly, driven by a growing community of developers who have wanted to escape the commercial ecosystem tracking and arbitrary…
Google officially announces The Android Show I/O Edition, teases huge year ahead
…Last year, the pre-recorded event was hosted by Sameer Samat , President of the Android Ecosystem, and we expect him to do the honors once again this year. While Google hasn’t…
Android 17 fixes wireless ADB headaches with ADB Wi-Fi 2.0
…device running Android 17, developers running older versions of Android will still see some stability side-benefits on the host side just by updating to ADB 37 and the latest Android Studio…
Microsoft designed some new Android-based hardware, and it's not at all what you're expecting
…Project Solara is Microsoft’s dream for this new platform, and rather than running on any kind of Windows, it’s built on top of the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform , which is…