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Phones won’t support lock screen widgets in Android 15, but here’s what it’d look like anyways

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 18:21 EDT

Despite not being officially supported, lock screen widgets look great on smartphones running Android 15. Read more ›

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Android app devs can now test their apps on Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO devices via streaming

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 18:01 EDT

Streaming isn't just for consumers, after all. Read more ›

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Google Photos could make it easier to comment with this one small tweak (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 17:41 EDT

Here's hoping your shared albums find a receptive audience. Read more ›

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Ahead of rumored launch, Pixel Buds Pro 2 has already reportedly arrived to at least one retailer

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 17:17 EDT

The Google earbuds haven't even been announced yet, but the Reddit user isn't shy about revealing info. Read more ›

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Do you find the Galaxy Watch’s activity notifications to be overbearing? You aren’t alone

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 16:41 EDT

It seems that you can't easily disable unwanted activity notifications. Some owners aren't happy about it. Read more ›

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Pixel 9 Pro US carrier pricing leak is just what you didn’t want to hear

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 15:42 EDT

Hope you've got an extra $200 sitting around. Read more ›

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It’s the best time to get a discount on the Google Pixel 8 phones

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 15:39 EDT

Need a new phone? Getting last year's best devices can save you hundreds! Read more ›

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Deal: The Apple MacBook Air with M2 goes back to all-time lows

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 14:16 EDT

The Apple MacBook Air with M2 is still an amazing laptop, especially at these low prices! Read more ›

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How to transform your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra into a Casio G-Shock look-alike

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 14:09 EDT

This might be the most convincing retro LCD watch face we've ever seen. Read more ›

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Android 15 lock screen widgets: Here’s a better look at this upcoming feature!

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 13:48 EDT

The Android 15 lock screen has a hidden page where you can place widgets. Read more ›

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring Sizing Kit is pretty much free from Best Buy

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 13:24 EDT

Are you looking to get a Samsung Galaxy Ring Sizing Kit? Best Buy is pretty much giving them away! Read more ›

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Pixel Watch 3 specs leak: Smoother display, but no performance upgrade

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Rushil Agrawal @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 13:07 EDT

Guess we'll have to keep waiting for a Pixel Watch with truly impressive battery life. Read more ›

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More Pixel 9 series images surface ahead of next week’s launch

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 12:47 EDT

The images showcase first-party cases and the size difference between the Pro models. Read more ›

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Google Wallet’s working to make transit passes feel more at home (APK teardown)

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 11:21 EDT

Support for assigning nicknames could make it a little easier to organize your passes. Read more ›

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Google Photos could add a new ‘Spotlight’ feature for videos (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 11:07 EDT

Google Photos could be set to receive another video feature. Read more ›

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Is killing off the Chromecast brand really a good idea?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 10:30 EDT

I will miss the Chromecast brand, but is Google doing the right thing here? Maybe. Read more ›

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Google Photos prepares new search filters to help you sift through your vast library (APK teardown)

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Pranob Mehrotra @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 10:23 EDT

The new Most recent and Best match filters could arrive with a future update. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (August 7)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 09:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Use it or not, AI will have one awesome impact on the Pixel 9

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 09:30 EDT

Come for the AI, stay for the extra RAM. Read more ›

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OnePlus Open Apex Edition is a gorgeous upgrade that adds VIP mode to the foldable

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 08/07/2024 09:00 EDT

VIP mode instantly blocks app access to the camera and microphone. Read more ›

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