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Google Vids just became a far more capable video maker with Gemini Omni

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 22:49 EDT

Google Vids gets a big AI upgrade with Gemini Omni, personal avatars, and more expressive voice controls. Read more ›

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Google’s next flagship Gemini model reportedly stuck months behind schedule

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 17:41 EDT

Internal frustration is reportedly growing as Gemini next big upgrade hits snags. Read more ›

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Google is working on a fix for those annoying Pixel Watch permissions errors

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 17:11 EDT

There's no fix ready just yet, but Google says that it's aware of the problem and working on one. Read more ›

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Gemini gets ready to let you fine-tune its voice models

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 16:27 EDT

Gemini voice customization will let you tweak energy, warmth, and more Read more ›

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Verizon is cutting jobs and selling hundreds of stores to turn its fortune around

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 16:23 EDT

Verizon is parting ways with hundreds of retail stores. Read more ›

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Android fans may soon have another reason to envy the iPad mini

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 15:59 EDT

Apple is reportedly preparing an OLED iPad mini for release by October, alongside more iPad updates planned for 2027. Read more ›

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Google’s ‘Your info’ is finally starting to roll out to the Contacts app

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 15:20 EDT

You might see a new 'Your info' section in Google Contacts starting today. Read more ›

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Google Calendar will finally let you set up new focus time, right from your phone

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 14:34 EDT

Google is working to stop gatekeeping focus time setup. Read more ›

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Rare LG Ultragear deal slashes 33% off this 45-inch curved OLED gaming monitor

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 13:11 EDT

LG's 45-inch UltraGear OLED drops to $1,349.99 at Amazon, a rare 33% off deal on this 5K2K ultrawide gaming monitor. Read more ›

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Lenovo’s Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet with that giant speaker is now up for grabs in the US

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Chethan Rao @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:58 EDT

Lenovo’s power-packed Tab Plus Gen 2 has officially reached US shores following its launch in Europe last month. Read more ›

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Hisense’s latest 50-inch E7 Cinema Series Fire TV returns to its Prime Day price

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:03 EDT

Amazon just cut the Hisense 50-inch E7 to $397.99. You get 4K, Mini-LED, Hi-QLED, and 144Hz for under $400. Read more ›

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Google’s handy NotebookLM tool is dropping the worst part of its name

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:00 EDT

NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook. Read more ›

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Google Search’s AI Mode can now handle tasks beyond the search bar

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 12:00 EDT

Why app-hop when Google Search can do the busywork for you? Read more ›

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Samsung’s got a software fix for that Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 11:55 EDT

Samsung says alarming Galaxy S26 Ultra screen tint isn’t a hardware failure, after all. Read more ›

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Amazon cuts the Tapo SolarCam to record-low $119.99 with a coupon

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 11:37 EDT

This 33% discount gets you a 1080p outdoor security camera with solar power, color night vision, and local storage. Read more ›

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This new smart ring wants to change how you track blood pressure

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 10:55 EDT

The $399 Signal Ring promises calibration-free, direct systolic and diastolic data straight from your finger. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s forced migration is wiping out free lines and jacking up bills

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 09:33 EDT

T-Mobile promised free lines would transfer, but some customers say they didn't. Read more ›

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Rival AI assistants could soon gain full access to Android features

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 09:04 EDT

The EU has mandated Google to open up Android to competing AI assistants. Read more ›

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Your favorite Tile trackers are picking up a Disney-themed glow-up

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Chethan Rao @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 07:28 EDT

Life360 is giving its Tile trackers a visual refresh courtesy of its Disney collaboration. Read more ›

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Your LCD Steam Deck may not be as repairable anymore as spare parts dry out

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 07:10 EDT

Valve may have quietly stopped producing spare parts for the Steam Deck. Read more ›

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