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Plex makes content discovery a little more human on Android TV
Plex is rolling out several social tools that will let Android TV users review content, create lists, follow others, and more.
Samsung’s smart glasses just took their next step toward launch
Two models of Samsung's upcoming intelligent eyewear have recently been spotted sitting in the FCC's database.
Apple Music is giving its Android app the glow up it desperately needed
Apple Music 7.0 is headed out now to beta testers on Android, and introduces some major improvements to the app's UI.
Apple Music 7.0 beta brings Liquid Glass redesign to Android
Apple Music for Android is getting a big Liquid Glass-inspired redesign with the latest 7.0 beta. With Liquid Glass...
Record price drop: Amazon slashes the Samsung Odyssey G9 to $650
Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey G9 drops 35% off RRP, bringing this super-ultrawide 144Hz gaming monitor to a new low.
Google Play may soon let you build and customize game playlists
Google Play could soon let users create custom game playlists with titles, descriptions, colors, and multiple games.
Score a $336 discount on the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB drops to $1,163.50 at Amazon, with 512GB storage, a 200MP camera, and Galaxy AI onboard.
Early Prime Day deal drops Samsung 27-inch 4K ViewFinity S7 monitor by 32%
Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S7 falls to $170.99, its best price this year for a big 4K IPS monitor with HDR10.
Alexa who? This jailbroken Echo Spot runs a custom Android skin and reports to a PC
Amazon built the Echo Spot for Alexa, but this customized unit now works as a PC companion, and it's entirely vibe-coded.
DoorDash Unveils AI Food Ordering Through Apple's Messages App
DoorDash is inviting U.S. customers to join a waitlist for an AI assistant that can take food orders through Apple's Messages app (via Bloomberg). The phone number used in the conversation connects the request to a customer's DoorDash account. The assistant can use previous purchases and preferences to help put together an order, then use a saved payment method at checkout.
Android 17 QPR1 giving you grief? Survey shows you’re not alone
A survey running on Android Authority this month found that a majority of nearly 1,500 respondents blame Pixel issues on Android 17 QPR1.
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (September 30)
Looking for some new Android wallpapers? Here's the Android Authority Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for September 30, 2026.
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may be heavier, but for a good reason
According to a new leak, the Galaxy S27 Ultra could surprise with its overall weight, while retaining the S26 Ultra's thickness.
You can now turn your Android handheld into a Steam Deck, and here’s the proof
Steam OS powers the Steam Deck and Steam Frame handset, and you can now install it on your Android handheld.
Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul
There’s no regular Tab S12.
Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones
Previous SmartTags didn’t even work with other Android phones.
Samsung launches Galaxy S12 series, and the base model is nowhere to be found
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 series brings bigger displays, faster AI performance, slimmer designs, and up to 23 hours of battery life.
Samsung’s SmartTag 3 is smaller, smarter, and iPhone-friendly
Samsung’s SmartTag 3 adds iPhone support, longer battery life, geofencing alerts, and finding from up to 200 feet away.
Bad news: The Galaxy S27 series could get really expensive
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 range early next year, and a tipster has now revealed apparent price hike details.
This Android brand just launched its own e-reader that lives on the back of your phone
A new magnetic e-reader puts a pocket-sized ePaper screen on the back of your phone without turning it into a secondary display.
This new Android app fixes everything wrong with Google Clock
Pixel Clock looks and feels like an official Google Pixel product, but it's a third-party clock app that's far smarter than the default.
How I freed up 15GB on my Samsung Galaxy phone using 3 tools — and why you only need one
Running out of space? Here is how I cleared 15GB of storage on my Samsung Galaxy using 3 simple tools — and which one works best.
Super Mario Galaxy is unofficially coming to PC after reverse-engineering milestone
Super Mario Galaxy is the first Wii game to be decompiled, and this reverse-engineering process has also led to a newly announced PC port.
It’s time to update your Galaxy S24 again, but don’t get too excited just yet
With the month coming to an end, Samsung is now updating the Galaxy S24 series globally with this month's security patch.