Meta is bringing AI character creation to WhatsApp
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Meta recently launched AI characters on WhatsApp, letting eligible users text custom-built chatbots. Based on a new WhatsApp beta build for Android, the company could soon let users create AI characters directly in the…
Here’s a demo of Gemini Live’s ‘Talk Live about video’ feature
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new feature that will allow users to converse with Gemini Live about the YouTube videos they are watching. This feature is not yet available, but you can catch…
Samsung is expanding the Galaxy Ring in five important new ways
What you need to know The Samsung Galaxy Ring now comes in sizes 14 and 15 and is available in 53 markets, including 16 new countries. Two new sleep tracking features are available including sleep time guidance and a new…
Timekettle introduces Babel OS to redefine translation technology
For nearly a decade, Timekettle has been synonymous with hardware innovation in translation devices, producing tools that help people connect across language barriers. Now, with the launch of Babel OS, the company is making a statement that the future of…
Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 could monitor blood pressure
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 will reportedly detect and alert users about high blood pressure. Apple’s upcoming rugged smartwatch could exclusively offer 5G RedCap and satellite connectivity. 2025’s Apple Watch SE…
iPhone 17 Pro could ditch 12MP cameras once and for all
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The iPhone 17 Pro Max was initially rumored to exclusively feature a 48MP telephoto lens. A recent leak indicates Apple may also bring the upgraded lens to the smaller Pro variant. The iPhone 17…
Fresh iPhone 17 Air leak points to record-thin design
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple will likely retire the Plus iPhone variant this year in favor of an all-new Air edition. The iPhone 17 Air was initially rumored to feature a 6mm design and dethrone the 6.9mm iPhone…
Circle to Search could soon get a “Get Game Help” feature
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new “Get Game Help” chip for Circle to Search. The feature will let users search for game help by attaching a screenshot of their current screen to a Google…
Nintendo’s lawyers are all over the Switch 2 model shown at CES
TL;DR Nintendo’s lawyers visited accessory maker Genki after showing off a Switch 2 model at CES. The company says it didn’t sign an NDA, so there’s no wrongdoing. Nintendo says the design is unofficial and was not provided by the…
Pre-reserving a Galaxy S25 could win you $5,000 Samsung Credit!
TL;DR Samsung is giving US buyers a chance to win $5,000 worth of store credits by pre-reserving a Galaxy S25 series phone. The offer is valid till 1PM ET on January 22. Samsung is also offering up to $1,250 in…