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Google will pay you $1.5M if you can hack Pixel’s Titan M2 chip

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 04:44 EDT

Google hikes bug bounties for complex Pixel hacks while slashing rewards for 'routine' AI finds. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5 is here: Galaxy S25 owners finally get to enjoy some of Galaxy S26’s best features

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 04:27 EDT

Samsung ends a 10-beta marathon to bring Agentic AI, Creative Studio, and pro-grade camera tools to the Galaxy S25. Read more ›

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One UI 9’s first release might not be far away

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 03:27 EDT

The first One UI 9 beta might not be far away. Read more ›

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This carrier found a way to charge you $40 despite the ban on activation fees

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 03:17 EDT

Bell responds to activation fee ban in Canada with a brand-new $40 charge. Read more ›

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Pixel’s newest headache: eSIMs that just stop working for no reason

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 02:14 EDT

Google continues to test the loyalty of Pixel fans. Read more ›

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Thank goodness: Google says it’s not about to reveal a Liquid Glass makeover for Android

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 05/06/2026 01:58 EDT

Was a recent Android Show teaser video meant to hint at a Liquid Glass overhaul? Read more ›

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Pixel 10’s May update blocks Android downgrades, recovery issues remain unresolved

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 22:43 EDT

Anti-rollback updates prevent users from installing vulnerable older builds, but advanced users aren't happy. Read more ›

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Oura’s subscription-free rival is back on Kickstarter with a tempting new bundle

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 21:10 EDT

With up to 15-day battery life, Ultrahuman’s Ring PRO makes a compelling case for itself. Read more ›

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The JBL Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a steal right now at just $59.95

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 17:02 EDT

The speaker is now just $59.95 after a 25% drop, providing great sound in an ultra-portable package. Read more ›

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Samsung may have inadvertently confirmed plans for the Galaxy Watch 9

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 16:15 EDT

Oops. Looks like Samsung may have slipped up. Read more ›

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ChatGPT’s default model is now more direct, more clear, and less wrong about things

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 15:46 EDT

GPT-5.5 Instant cuts hallucinations and long-winded replies. Read more ›

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You can now stop repeating yourself to Gemini in Google Docs

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 15:25 EDT

Tell Gemini once how to write, and it listens across every document. Read more ›

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May 2026’s Pixel update is here to fix charging speeds and camera app freezes

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 14:51 EDT

The Pixel's May 2026 update is live! Read more ›

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Samsung Driving Insights app could be the backseat driver no one asked for

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 14:17 EDT

I don't know if I trust AI to tell people how they should drive. Read more ›

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Amazon Photos challenges Google Photos with fresh redesign

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 14:01 EDT

Amazon Photos just got a big redesign and natural language search. Read more ›

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Google Home’s getting ready for summer with camera upgrades, new automations, and much more

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 13:01 EDT

Google details all the latest smart home features and upgrades hitting users this month. Read more ›

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Google officially announces The Android Show I/O Edition, teases huge year ahead

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 13:00 EDT

Why is this one of the biggest years for Android? Google will tell you on May 12. Read more ›

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Chrome finally lets you tell websites to ease off the stalking

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 13:00 EDT

Your weather app doesn't need your precise address, and Chrome finally agrees. Read more ›

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Gemini for Home just got better at handling your most complex requests

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 12:42 EDT

Google’s latest Gemini model is now doing the smart home heavy lifting. Read more ›

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Samsung wants the Galaxy Ring 2 to fix its predecessor’s biggest weaknesses

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 05/05/2026 12:40 EDT

Don't expect Samsung to announce a Galaxy Ring 2 this year. Read more ›

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