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Having trouble with Google Nest services? You’re not alone (Update: Back online)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 12:36 EDT

The outage appears to be widespread. Read more ›

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Galaxy S26 sales are up by double digits, but those numbers are cooling off quickly

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 12:21 EDT

The Galaxy S26 is beating its predecessor, but the tables are turning quickly. Read more ›

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Experience amazing 8K action with the Insta360 X5 at $100 off

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 12:16 EDT

The Virtual Tour Bundle is now marked down to $540, offering impressive features for capturing stunning moments. Read more ›

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Google Messages is getting closer to livening up your chats with custom backgrounds

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 11:52 EDT

Plus, Messages is working to clear up any last Smart Reply confusion. Read more ›

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GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does (Updated: Google statement)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 11:15 EDT

Your VPN may be less airtight than Android suggests, unless you use the privacy-focused OS. Read more ›

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Having trouble with Google Nest services? You’re not alone

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 10:21 EDT

The outage appears to be widespread. Read more ›

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Stable One UI 8.5 starts making its way to older Galaxy flagships in the US

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 09:57 EDT

Samsung finally brings the stable update to the Galaxy S24. Read more ›

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This magnetic charger squeezes 25W wireless speeds into a half-inch design

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 08:57 EDT

You can finally get 45W wired and 25W wireless charging for under $50. Read more ›

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Gemini’s Spark agent has leaked, and it looks like it’s gunning for Claude Cowork’s throne

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 08:57 EDT

It could clean up your messy Gmail inbox or make changes to your Google Docs. Read more ›

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Pixel’s Take a Message feature just expanded to a major new market

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 08:51 EDT

We spotted clues for the expansion earlier this week, and users have now started spotting the feature. Read more ›

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Why Gmail’s latest storage change should make everyone upset

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 08:22 EDT

There are a couple of good reasons for this, but Google's track record means I'm worried. Read more ›

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The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are entry-level AR glasses that get it (mostly) right

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 08:00 EDT

A 120Hz monitor you can toss in your bag. Read more ›

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Two new Xbox controllers just leaked, and one is ridiculously small

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 07:50 EDT

A new leak sheds light on a pocket-sized Xbox cloud pad and an Elite Series 3 with a removable battery. Read more ›

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Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug (Updated: Fixed)

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 07:30 EDT

Seems like YouTube Music on Wear OS forgot how playlists work. Read more ›

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Meta’s latest Ray-Ban feature is a silent texting trick Android users will love

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 06:35 EDT

You can now reply to messages while feeling like a super spy. Read more ›

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Gemini on Android gets a new icon, smarter audio sharing, and a ‘Luminous’ look

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 06:26 EDT

Gemini's redesign is internally called "Luminous Design," while new thin icons in the widget are called "Luminous Symbols." Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is the budget Android tablet king of a very small hill

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 06:15 EDT

Samsung's 2026 budget tablet does the bare minimum, but that might be enough for some. Read more ›

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is official, but you can’t pocket it just yet

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 06:13 EDT

DJI reserved the launch date for a future announcement. Read more ›

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As a Samsung fan, I love what Motorola is doing with the Razr

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 06:00 EDT

The Z Flip 7 falls behind the 2023 Razr, let alone the new models Read more ›

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OpenAI Codex is coming to mobile so you can build apps on the go

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/15/2026 05:35 EDT

Codex on mobile won't make you type Python on an Android phone, but it might save your commute. Read more ›

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