Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes
…The release implements several bugfixes and arrives two weeks after QPR1 Beta 1. This software will ultimately go public as the Android 17 September Feature Drop. It’s been two weeks now…
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Google's latest trick gets Gemma 4 running 3x faster right on your phone
…Google recently released Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters for Gemma 4. These drafters are essentially smaller, assistive models that help the primary model by “predicting” part of the user’s request. These…
Galaxy S26 series finally bridges the AirDrop gap, but you'll need this update first
…The rollout has kicked off in South Korea, and users are reporting that the new cross-platform sharing option is now live there. However, there’s a key requirement before you can…
What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more
…Based on the release timeline for Android 16 last year, we expect the Android 17 release sometime in June this year. Gemini 4.0 Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is expected to…
Google Messages is making it easier to spot RCS marketing spam
…Google Messages is the primary messaging platform on Android smartphones, and thanks to RCS, it’s quite capable. However, Google Messages isn’t perfect by any means . In some regions, the app…
Razer’s new gaming earbuds come with a surprisingly feature-packed case
…Razer announced the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed in a press release today, with the new premium option combining the company’s HyperSpeed Wireless tech with Bluetooth 6.0 for switching between devices like…
Breaking: Samsung announces One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26
…While Samsung hasn’t commented on the timeline for One UI 9’s stable release, its upcoming Unpacked event in July could be the ideal platform. At this event, Samsung is set…
A fresh Xbox 360 emulator for Android just broke cover in a new demo
…The developer could potentially release an alpha version of the app to the public at the end of May. Xbox 360 emulation on Android was a pipe dream until last year, when…
Google officially announces The Android Show I/O Edition, teases huge year ahead
…Android 17 is getting final touches right now, with a stable release expected in June. Google could take this opportunity to reveal some previously unannounced Android 17 features , giving us a taste…
YouTube Premium price hike: Will you pay up or finally cancel?
…However, because this increase arrived without a formal press release or public warning, the “sticker shock” in the community is palpable. On platforms like Reddit, the conversation has quickly shifted from surprise…