Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes
…Once again, builds are available for Pixel 6 and newer devices — but seemingly not all of them, with the original Pixel Fold absent from Google’s list. If you’re interested in…
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Anker raises the bar for on-device AI with a hugely optimized chip for earbuds
…Audio Anker raises the bar for on-device AI with a hugely optimized chip for earbuds Anker may be getting started with earbuds, but its ambitions for this silicon go much, much…
Trump Mobile confirms data leak, still deciding whether or not it should bother notifying customers
…A spokesperson said the exposure was caused by an unnamed third-party platform. The company said it was evaluating whether it would inform customers about the incident. Media outlets finally got their…
Android 17 Beta 4 has arrived: Here's what to expect
…is now available for testers to install on their Pixel 6 and newer devices. Android 17 already hit platform stability with last month’s Beta 3 release. We’re likely just another…
Google Home's RGB lighting controls should be back to normal now
…Smart home Smart appliances and devices Google Home's RGB lighting controls should be back to normal now The smart home app was struggling with RGB lighting in April. By • 13 hours…
There's good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life
…Aluminium OS project, but it said the platform was built on the Android technology stack. It’s therefore no surprise to hear that these devices will natively support Android apps. “We now…
4 security upgrades in Android 17 you didn't know about, but will be glad to have
…No more spying on your home network Megan Ellis / Android Authority Android 17 introduces one of the platform’s biggest privacy changes in years: apps can no longer freely inspect devices on…
Your carrier may soon get help from its biggest rivals when you're off-grid
…On the industry side, the joint venture would create common technical specifications and support wider device compatibility involving OS providers, app developers, and device makers. Existing carrier-satellite agreements will stay in…
Android 17 makes it easier for parents to manage their kids' screen time with these new controls
…on attention-grabbing apps such as social media or video platforms. It’s a more structured approach than simply taking the device away when things get out of hand. Android’s parental…
The next big step for mobile video: AV1 successor is coming, with even more data savings
…This succeeds the dav1d AV1 decoder currently used in VLC, Windows, Android, and numerous other platforms. It might be a while before all major platforms and hardware makers adopt AV2, though. AV1…