Google unveils an AI model that lays out its thought process clearly
What you need to know Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking lets you see how it tackles tough problems, giving you a peek into its thought process. Unlike OpenAI’s o1 model, which keeps things hidden, Gemini spells out its reasoning, making…
Now I’m listening! Days before Christmas, these awesome Beats headphones are HALF OFF
Even if they won’t make it in time for Christmas, wireless headphone deals are still going live left and right. For instance, Amazon and other retailers have chopped the price of the Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones in half, making…
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold suddenly scores a shocking discount at Amazon (and yes, it’ll arrive by Christmas)
If you were hoping to stick a foldable phone under the tree this Christmas, you’re in luck: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold just scored a $300 discount at Amazon, and if you order today (December 21st), your shipment will…
‘iPad apps are better than Android tablet apps’ is such a bad myth
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s been 13 years since I held my first Android tablet, the Acer Iconia A100, and in those 13 years, one myth has been perpetuated and taken for gospel: Apps suck on Android tablets,…
How to declutter your tech — from someone who has too much of it
If there’s such a thing as a tech hoarder, I’m sure I qualify. I have over 350 phones in the house, over a hundred earbuds, a ridiculous number of chargers, cables, power banks, and so on. I had a decent…
Qualcomm’s grip weakens as big players look elsewhere for 5G modems
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Android Authority’s latest Pixel leak reveals that, given its choice, Google isn’t opting for Samsung or Qualcomm to build the modem in its upcoming Pixel 10 smartphone. No, it’s chosen MediaTek as its next radio…
Declutter your online presence to start off fresh for the new year
In our increasingly digital age, it’s easy to accumulate a vast amount of digital clutter. From outdated social media accounts to unused email addresses and unwanted subscriptions, this digital debris can not only be overwhelming but also pose potential security…
If I were buying an older flagship phone, this is the one I’d get
Paul Jones / Android Authority I’m always asked which phone someone should buy. It’s not always phrased exactly that way — sometimes, the question is which phone is my favorite, but the end goal is always the same. And, in…
An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025
After sticking to a yearly cadence of Android releases that became available at the end of the year, Google is switching things up for 2025. It plans to roll out Android 16 several months in advance — the current timeline…
Google’s Year in Search recap is now the latest Doodle
TL;DR As 2024 draws to a close Google is all about its year-end recaps. We’ve already seen recaps for YouTube Music, Photos, Play Store apps, and more. Now Google highlights the Year in Search with its latest Doodle. 2024 may…