Your Pixel phone’s biggest bugs just got squashed in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1
Just as we head into the weekend, Google drops Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel phones. They've addressed a ton of issues, so if you're on the beta track,...
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates
What you need to knowAndroid 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out to Pixel phones ahead of its expected stable release next year.Google is fixing a long list of issues,...
Lenovo Smart Clock weather makes a surprise return
Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Across August and September, Lenovo Smart Clock Essential owners reported losing the weather display on their devices. Within the past 24 hours, weather suddenly...
You can finally get a theater-sized 75-inch 4K TV for less than a gaming console
Bring the theater experience home with this massive 75-inch TCL Google TV. Something like this used to cost thousands of dollars, and it was almost impossible to get your hands...
Chrome for Android might soon force a biometric scan before filling your passwords
What you need to knowGoogle is testing a requirement for fingerprint or face scans before Chrome autofills saved passwords.After testing and pulling the feature over a year ago, Google revived...
Android Auto’s signal bars are finally returning to dashboards
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Earlier this year, Android Auto’s cellular signal bars disappeared. Google is now rolling out a fix for the issue. The...
Is your Pixel phone buggy after the September update? Here’s what we know
Google recently rolled out the September Pixel Drop, introducing an updated Pixel VIPs widget, scam warnings via Gboard, new Harry Potter themes, and more. It's been a few weeks since...
Exynos 2700 reportedly begins mass production, and Samsung has some decisions to make
What you need to knowOverseas rumors suggest Samsung's Exynos 2700 has entered the mass production stage.The chip is reportedly going to be applied to the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, and...
Audible has three new features to give you a deeper connection to your stories
Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Audible is rolling out three new AI-powered features: Character Guide, Interactive Story, and Visual Explorer. Character Guide helps listeners keep track of story characters,...
Every Samsung phone is getting pricier—here’s what you need to know
Just yesterday, we reported that Samsung was upping the price of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. It's not something you ever want to see, especially when...