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I tried Google’s 3 new Android XR glasses prototypes, and they’re incredible

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 13:00 EDT

Move over, Meta — the big dog is entering the XR race. Read more ›

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Google is making playing PC games on Android XR as easy as opening an app

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 13:00 EDT

Plus, you can use Gemini to give you tips as you play. Read more ›

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Stuck on a plane? Galaxy XR can now be your in-flight entertainment system.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 13:00 EDT

Samsung's Android XR headset is now getting a feature first seen on the Apple Vision Pro. Read more ›

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Galaxy XR’s new feature makes video calls feel face-to-face

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 13:00 EDT

It works just like Apple Vision Pro's Persona feature, letting users create hyper-realistic avatars of themselves. Read more ›

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Google’s big XR push kicks off with three different types of smart glasses

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 13:00 EDT

Google is building an XR lineup for everyone, from screen-free AI specs to full mixed reality. Read more ›

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Google Translate’s language-learning tutor is working on some upgrades

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 12:49 EDT

Translate wants to give you easy access to Practice mode. Read more ›

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Don’t want to go full power-saving mode? One UI 8.5 now gives Galaxy owners a few options

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 12:37 EDT

Samsung is also making it easier to check on your battery usage. Read more ›

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Samsung One UI 8.5 makes it easy to start your day with the forecast

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 11:06 EDT

One UI 8.5 beta includes a few practical upgrades to the Samsung Clock app. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5 lets Samsung Health track meds right from your wrist

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 10:52 EDT

The update is also bringing enhanced weekly reports and more ways to share. Read more ›

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I’ve tested all the best camera phones of 2025: These are my top picks

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 10:00 EDT

Looking for the absolute best phone camera for your budget? These are the ones I highly recommend. Read more ›

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Galaxy S25 gets iOS-like Quick Settings customizations with latest beta update

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 09:16 EDT

You can now separate the brightness and volume sliders, and reorient them vertically. Read more ›

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Take a guess: This was the best-selling Android phone globally last quarter

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 09:02 EDT

Two manufacturers accounted for the top ten most-popular smartphones in Q3. Read more ›

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Light up your house the right way this holiday season with Philips Hue

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 08:47 EDT

If you're looking to step up your smart lighting game, these holiday season Philips Hue deals are tailor made for you. Read more ›

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Samsung’s new adaptive clock is the intelligent design fix we’ve been waiting for

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 08:29 EDT

Samsung’s new lock screen clock has a smarter way to adapt to your wallpaper. Read more ›

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Samsung is bringing seamless cross-device storage sharing with latest beta update

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 07:31 EDT

Samsung's first One UI 8.5 beta brings a rather cool cross-device sharing feature. Read more ›

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Perplexing: Samsung’s latest beta update seems to be ghosting Bixby upgrades

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 07:27 EDT

The leaked changelog suggested major upgrades for the assistant, but the official list is silent. Read more ›

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Infinix × PUBG MOBILE: A New Era of Esports Resonance from Africa

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 06:34 EDT

How the Infinix GT Series Redefines the Fusion Between Smartphone Innovation and the Global Gaming Ecosystem Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the OnePlus 15

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Before you buy the OnePlus 15, consider these other Android phones first. Read more ›

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Does the term ‘sideloading’ upset you?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:59 EDT

The sentiment towards a word can change over time. Where do you stand on “sideloading”? Read more ›

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Samsung’s next update could make managing morning alarms much easier

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 12/08/2025 05:52 EDT

Now Bar is set to get Clock support, and even the Voice Recorder is getting a redesign. Read more ›

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