Google Nest Hub and Audio have gone suddenly dumb for me and many others
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Nest Hub and Audio have stopped responding to basic commands for many users. The issue started a few days ago and is still ongoing. Simple things like the weather or time make…
Android Central’s Best of 2024: Audio and Accessories
This year there were a lot of great accessories that were released and some incredible headphones. Personally, I finally got to try out the Sonos Ace headphones and they were spectacular! I love Sonos as they continue to innovate and…
Your Galaxy S25 purchase could get you free Gemini Advanced access
What you need to know Code found in the latest Google app beta hints at free access to Gemini Advanced for Galaxy S25 buyers. Free access could vary by model: the base S25 might get 3 months, the S25 Plus…
Honor unveils the Magic 7 Lite in Europe with an industry-first battery tech
What you need to know The Honor Magic 7 Lite packs a huge 6600mAh silicon-carbon battery, giving you up to 48.4 hours of music or 25.8 hours of video on a single charge. If the battery hits 2%, AI extends…
Google Pixel is the official smartphone of the Australian Open
What you need to know Google is using the Australian Open to put Pixel phones front and center, reaching a global audience as the official smartphone for 2025. The company has set up a real-life Pixel Studio at Rod Laver…
Samsung might use an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite ‘for Galaxy’ in the Galaxy S25 series
What you need to know An early Geekbench 6 result appeared for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ahead of its release. While the scores are lower than other Snapdragon 8 Elite handsets, the system information report reveals Samsung may be…
Android Auto rolls into the Polestar 2 to cover some gaps in Android Automotive
What you need to know The latest software update for Polestar 2, P3.3.16, brings cool upgrades like HD radio and smoother low-speed driving, with wired Android Auto as the main highlight. Android Auto integration was a top request from Polestar…
The OnePlus 13R could get a main camera boost and a telephoto lens
What you need to know The OnePlus 13R is expected to receive not one, but two camera upgrades according to the latest leaks The midranger’s main camera is tipped to be a 50MP Sony LYT-700 lens. The OnePlus 12R’s 2MP…
The budget Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE tipped to feature a flagship-caliber display
What you need to know The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE is predicted to use the same display panel as the Galaxy Z Flip 6. A database entry earlier this week confirmed the existence of the Galaxy Z Flip FE….
AT&T FirstNet subscribers are getting a $3 price increase for the New Year
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR FirstNet is the first mobile service to raise pricing for 2025 it seems, as its pricing is going up by $3 starting January 15. It appears that this increase wasn’t openly announced, though users…