Google preps new Gemini music creation tools
Tom Triggs / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google already offers some AI music generation tools, like in the Pixel Recorder app or through Lyria in the Gemini API. Now it looks like...
My Google Pixel is infinitely better since I tweaked these settings
When you first unbox a Google Pixel, the experience is clean and intuitive, but the default configuration barely scratches of what this hardware is actually capable of. For months, I...
OnePlus is more important than you think, especially for people like me
Android Central Labs (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Android Central Labs is a weekly column devoted to deep dives, experiments, and a focused look into the tech you use....
Spotify’s Prompted Playlist feature is rolling out in the US
Spotify’s had a complicated relationship with AI. The platform released its first AI-powered feature, a “DJ” that provides commentary between sets of tracks in a never-ending, algorithmically generated playlist, in...
Google Wallet nails payments, but it’s still missing this basic feature
Google Wallet does many things well. It manages payments, tickets, transit passes, digital IDs, and loyalty cards with ease and minimal hassle. The problem only shows up over time. As...
Google is quietly making Search a little more colorful
What you need to knowGoogle is testing a new 'Color your Search' feature that adds subtle pastel colors to the Search interface.The feature lets users choose from ten muted color...
These are my top picks
Though the line between smartwatch and fitness tracker continues to blur, there are still some devices that, first and foremost, deliver a dedicated wellness experience. Whether a band or a...
Google Home outage knocks smart lights and switches offline
It took Google a while, but it finally rolled out Gemini integration to Google Home last year. Despite being rolled out as early access to limited users, it greatly improves...
Motorola Edge 70 vs. iPhone Air: Thin phone showdown
Budget thinnessUnlike the iPhone Air, the Motorola Edge 70 tries to deliver a slim phone at an affordable price. It's just under 6mm thick without breaking the bank, thanks to...
Samsung admits liability in exploded Galaxy S25 Plus case
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityTL;DR A two-month-old Galaxy S25 Plus exploded while charging in November 2025, and the affected user reports that Samsung has now admitted liability. The company has...