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Samsung discontinues Vascular Load feature on Galaxy Watches in US, but here’s the alternative

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 03:50 EDT

Vascular Load will be replaced with a new feature in the US. Read more ›

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Your Pixel might be missing calls, but do you still use your smartphone as a phone?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 03:29 EDT

Ring, ring, ring? Read more ›

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You can get a month of free Google Play Pass right now

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 03:25 EDT

If you've never subscribed to the Play Pass, now is the perfect time. Read more ›

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This new Google tool brings AI agents your Fitbit and health data

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 02:41 EDT

Google's new Health CLI lets you build custom dashboards and AI-powered health automations. Read more ›

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More Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 cases appear online ahead of launch

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 02:18 EDT

Samsung's foldables are still a few weeks away, but that isn't stopping one company from posting its cases. Read more ›

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Meta now wants you to pay for this smart glasses feature that runs on-device (Updated)

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 02:08 EDT

Turns out even your smart glasses aren't safe from subscriptions. Read more ›

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 makes desktop windowing feel more like a real PC

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/02/2026 01:00 EDT

The update also adds some subtle UI changes and upgrades to Health Connect tracking. Read more ›

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Android 17 QPR1 hits Platform Stability with today’s Beta 6 release

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 17:08 EDT

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is here! Read more ›

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There’s a fix on the way for Google Home devices failing to respond

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 16:40 EDT

Affected devices have been taking up to a minute to reply, or just timing out. Read more ›

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Latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 renders show why you may prefer this shape over the Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 16:34 EDT

Get another good look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 ahead of launch. Read more ›

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Apple’s Hide My Email feature might not be so private after all

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 16:21 EDT

The company's been failing to patch a Hide My Email vulnerability for more than a year now. Read more ›

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Google fixes YouTube Music playback bug for Nest Hub users

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 16:20 EDT

The issue caused YouTube Music requests to fail on Google's smart displays. Read more ›

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Google has a fix for the Pixel 4a’s boot loop problem, and it’s coming soon

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 16:15 EDT

The boot loop cure is set to arrive sometime this month. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 1)

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 16:09 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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Eufy’s Find Hub tracking card has been years in the making, and you can finally buy it

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 15:33 EDT

Eufy's tracking card works with the Google Find Hub and Apple Find My networks. Read more ›

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Older Amazon Echo speakers are acting up — is yours?

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 15:13 EDT

The original Amazon Echo speaker may be on its last legs. Read more ›

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Amazon cuts 33% off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 14:56 EDT

Samsung’s premium Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is at an all-time low at Amazon of just $334.99. Read more ›

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Google tweaks AI Mode to highlight recipe creators, but food writers remain wary

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 14:40 EDT

Google Search AI Mode now puts recipe links front and center. Read more ›

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Anthropic’s Fable 5 is back, and that’s no fairy tale

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 14:31 EDT

Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 make their return after last month's suspension. Read more ›

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Amazon cuts the PNY microSD Express 512GB to its lowest price of the year

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/01/2026 13:10 EDT

Amazon cuts the PNY 512GB microSD Express to $99.99, a 17% RRP discount on a fast card built for gaming and 4K video. Read more ›

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