Get the Samsung galaxy S24 Ultra for just $899.99 while you can
Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is undoubtedly still one of the best phones of 2024. It’s a true gem, but it’s also pretty expensive. We saw one of the best deals on it during Black…
Google Wallet’s Wear OS update turns your wrist into a useful room key
What you need to know Google is pushing an update today (Dec 3) that lets users pair even more cards to the Wallet app on a Wear OS device. The newly supported cards include hotel rooms, campus IDs, and “corporate…
These Beats earbuds are down to just $50 in a leftover Cyber Monday deal — it’s the perfect stocking stuffer
Beats attacked the budget earbuds market when it launched the Beats Solo Buds this year — they’re the brand’s smallest truly-wireless (TWS) earbuds ever and they only cost $79.99. That’s why I was shocked to see the Solo Buds on…
Gemini on lock screen lets users call anyone without unlocking their phone
What you need to know Google is reportedly rolling out its “make calls and send messages” feature for Gemini on lock screen for Android. Using the “Hey Google” command, users can instruct Gemini to “call” someone so long as the…
Today’s the anniversary of the very first SMS text message
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The first SMS text message was sent on December 3, 1992. Part of an early Vodafone test, the message was sent from a computer to a GSM handset on the carrier’s network. That first…
Google’s Recorder app could be getting the upgrade users have been waiting for (APK Teardown)
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Code from the latest Google Recorder app suggests a “Clear Voice” feature is in the works. This new feature will reduce background noise and prioritize human speech in recordings. It could be limited to…
Google might bring its AI hosts to Gemini on Android for your documents
What you need to know A discovery in Android’s Google app beta shows the company might roll out NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews. The feature operates similarly to how it does on the web; however, the early discovery is only delivering a…
Google enhances Maps on Android Auto with reports from Waze
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Maps app on Android Auto now shows reports from Waze drivers. The Maps mobile app also recently gained this functionality. This Waze integration appears to be gradually rolling out. Back in…
Here’s everything Garmin added to its smartwatches in the December 2024 update
What you need to know Garmin’s feature drop for December 2024 brings a total of five new features to select watches and computers. The Garmin Fenix 7/Pro series, Epix Gen 2/Pro series, Enduro 2, Tactix 7 series, MARQ Gen 2,…
Amazon Music Delivered reveals your top songs and most embarrassing Alexa requests
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has announced Delivered, its new yearly recap feature on Amazon Music. Like Spotify Wrapped, Delivered showcases your top songs, podcasts, and listening stats from 2024. It also includes unique extras, like exclusive voice…