Wear OS may get a far better assistant than its current one
What you need to know Gemini could replace Google Assistant on Wear OS devices. A new APK teardown of the Google App’s beta version shows how Google plans to roll out this feature this year. It’s unclear when this will…
One UI 7 now lets you pick which corner brings up Quick Settings
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The latest One UI 7 beta allows you to change how you access the quick panel. Swiping down from the right corner is the default method, but users can now choose to switch this…
Acer’s new Swift Go and Aspire Vero 16 have arrived and much more
Andrew Grush / Android Authority TL;DR Acer is announcing several new laptops at CES 2025, but chief among them are the Acer Swift Go 14 and 16, Acer Vero 216, Acer Swift Go 14 AI and 16 AI, and the…
This $200 phone has one of the S24 Ultra’s most underrated features
TL;DR TCL has announced the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G smartphone. The phone has the firm’s NXTPAPER tech for a glare-free screen, but offers budget specs elsewhere. Expect to pay $199 when the phone lands in the US later this…
Acer’s new gaming handheld has a ridiculous iPad-sized display
TL;DR The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 and Acer Nitro Blaze 8 are two new handheld gaming devices. With a 10.95-inch screen, the Nitro 11 will be one of the largest handhelds on the market. The handhelds will be available in…
Dell is abandoning XPS, Inspiron, and its other classic brands
TL;DR Dell is simplifying its lineup, removing XPS, Inspiron, and other classic brands from the mix. The new family is divided into Dell (entry), Dell Pro (mid-range), and Dell Pro Max (high-tier). The new devices put a greater focus on…
TCL Playcube is a brilliantly designed portable Google TV projector
Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR At CES 2025, we got a first look at the new TCL Playcube. The Playcube is a battery-powered Google TV projector with a unique design that makes it compact yet versatile. TCL wouldn’t tell…
These are the free apps I can’t live without
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I don’t mind paying for apps if they offer enough value. In fact, I recently wrote a post on the topic, listing the apps I pay for every month and why I think it’s money…
Samsung will support Qi2 wireless charging on upcoming Galaxy models
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the Qi2 wireless charging standard at CES 2023, but only a few smartphone makers have adopted it so far. Apple was the first to jump on the Qi2 bandwagon, offering compatibility on iPhone 12…
TCL’s latest phone comes with a ‘Key’ display feature and is exclusive to North America
What you need to know The new TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G is launching exclusively in North America later this year. The phone features the NXTPAPER Key, which switches the display to a more comfortable mode and can emulate E…