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Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority You can now launch Gemini in Chrome through its address bar. Type @gemini followed by your prompt to quickly get your response. Gemini’s mobile app is now also rolling out to more languages and countries. Extensions are also rolling out to all the languages and countries that Gemini supports. Gemini is Google’s next big AI product, taking over the reins from Google Assistant . There’s still a long way to go for Gemini to mature, but Google is quickly marching towards there with iterative updates to Gemini. As part of today’s update announcements, Google is rolling out Gemini features to more languages and countries and is making it even easier to access Gemini on Google Chrome. Launch Gemini in Chrome with @gemini Chrome’s address bar works as a conventional address bar but also doubles as a quick search box. Now, it will play another role as a quick launcher for Gemini. You can now type @gemini followed by your prompt in the...

Peacock will increase the price of its Premium and Premium Plus plans in a few months, right before NBC is set to host the summer Olympic Games. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/Ku6WDEf

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Safari on iOS 18 and macOS 15 may pack an AI-powered summarization feature that leverages an on-device LLM. It may also include a new web content eraser, which would enable users to delete webpage elements and sections, such as ad banners. Apple may upgrade Visual Look Up in 2025 to include support for identifying consumer products in images — not just pets, plants, and landmarks. It’s no secret that iOS 18 will offer some major new features powered by artificial intelligence. In fact, Apple CEO Tim Cook explicitly stated that the company would be revealing its AI goods at some point this year. While the specifics of these AI upgrades are generally vague now, it appears that Safari on iOS 18 may pack some of them. According to information obtained by AppleInsider , Safari on iOS 18 and macOS 15 will receive a major update. For starters, users may be able to rely on AI-enhanced browsing and text summarization, similar to what th...

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Multiview is now rolling out to YouTube TV on Android. Users should be able to access the feature starting later today. When using Multiview, users can tap on their desired stream to begin listening to audio. It may not have arrived in time for March Madness, but the timing is perfect for the NBA and NHL playoffs. YouTube TV’s Multiview feature is now available on Android phones and tablets. Multiview was initially launched as a preview in 2023 on smart TVs and streaming devices. This feature allows YouTube TV subscribers to watch up to four channels at a time. At first, the channels available for Multiview were preset and only included sports. However, it has since become a little more flexible, allowing users to build their own Multiview in certain cases and even opening up to non-sports streams. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/ySAJZnM

Best Buy is offering $300 off the 2023 Motorola Edge Plus when you activate today (or $200 unlocked), plus a one-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/T5sVLl6

Credit: Roku Roku is looking into adding video ads on the home screen. The company’s CEO says they are “also testing other types of video ad units” and other experiences. If you use a Roku TV or streaming stick, then we hope you enjoy watching ads. The company plans to introduce video advertisements to the home screen in the near future. According to a report from Cord Cutters News , Roku CEO Anthony Woods answered questions about ad revenue during the firm’s first quarter 2024 earnings call. During the call, Woods revealed that we could see changes to the platform’s home screen. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/w4r6bZD

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra was the Android tablet of choice for power users until the Tab S9 Ultra arrived. But, not only was it a huge outlay for a tablet at around $1,100, it was also the model of the three in that Tab S8 generation that was almost never on sale. Best Buy is bucking that trend today with a huge $400 discount on the powerhouse slate. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for $699.99 ($400 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/3Qq8ewE

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Update: April 28, 2024 (01:06 PM ET): We have updated our iPhone 16 series rumor hub to include new leaked dummy units of the iPhone 16 series. Apple’s iPhone 15 series came out in September 2023. Now that the hype for those has died down, we’re moving on to the 2024 models — and there are already plenty of iPhone 16 rumors and leaks going around. Apple made some significant changes to the 2023 iPhone lineup, including the addition of USB-C, the mute-switch-replacing Action Button, Titanium bodies instead of Stainless Steel, Dynamic Island on the non-Pro iPhones, a periscope camera for the Pro Max model, and more. If you’ve been following Apple long enough, you’d know that most of these new features from the iPhone 15 series would most certainly be coming to iPhone 16 models. Additionally, what’s exclusive to the 2023 Pros would likely trickle down to the non-Pro variants this year. Keeping all that in mind, here’s what you can expe...

Credit: Twitter / X A leak shows us four dummy units depicting the designs of the upcoming iPhone 16 series. The Pro Max unit is enormous, while the non-Pro models feature a new camera module design. These designs match previous leaks, so we’re confident of their relative accuracy. Despite Apple’s tight security (well, tighter than Google’s, that’s for sure), even the mighty Cupertino company can’t stop leaks. Today, we have a fairly significant one, which is a set of four dummy units depicting what we expect the upcoming iPhone 16 series to look like. To be clear, these are definitely dummy units (via X user Sonny Dickson ). The dead giveaway is the camera lenses: every single one is the same size, which obviously would not be the case with any real working model. That means there could be differences between what we see here and what the final, retail-ready versions of the iPhone 16 series will look like, but the overall gist is likely pretty spot-on. from Android...

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Play Store is rolling out support for simultaneous downloads of apps. We have it working on a Galaxy S23 Ultra and reports of it working on many other devices. Unfortunately, you can’t update multiple apps at the same time, at least not yet. When you get a new Android phone , one of the first things you’ll do is install all your favorite apps. When you’ve done so in the past, you’ve needed to wait for the Google Play Store to download each app one at a time. This can be very frustrating, especially for those of us who download dozens of apps during this process. Thankfully, it looks like Google made this process a tiny bit faster at some point recently. Today, it looks like the Play Store is capable of downloading two apps at once. It’s a small change, I’ll admit, but anything to cut down on the time it takes to set up a new phone is a win in my book. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/5RhP1U9

Rabbit founder Jesse Lyu made a pretty big deal out of the fact that his company’s first AI companion, the R1, costs just $199. Even better, you don’t have to pay a monthly subscription to use the R1, so the price you see is the price you pay. Only that second part isn’t entirely true. If you want to use the Rabbit R1 outside of the comfort of your home Wi-Fi network, you do indeed have to pay a subscription fee… just not to Rabbit itself. So, let’s talk about the actual cost of the Rabbit R1. Don’t forget your data plan from Android Authority https://ift.tt/NU2a9FX

Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority There are widespread reports of people spontaneously getting logged out of their Apple ID on all their devices. What’s more, before being able to log back in, they needed to change their password. So far, there’s no clear explanation for why this is happening on such a large scale. If you woke up to find that you were logged out of your Apple devices, you’re not alone. All over the internet, people from around the world are complaining about finding the same problem (h/t 9to5Mac ). Additionally, they aren’t able to just log back into the devices: they need first to reset their Apple ID passwords. Apple’s system status page does not show any information about this problem. Multiple publications have also reached out to Apple looking for an explanation, but so far there has been no word. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/7TKmzbB

Having done this for a long time, an Amazon deal occasionally jumps off the page as being possibly too good to be true. A crazy 48% price drop on the Fitbit Versa 4 caught us by surprise for the right reasons today, with the fitness tracker plummeting by $95 on the site right now. Fitbit Versa 4 for 104.96 ($95 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/XQKzDdP

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Z Flip 6 are tipped to arrive earlier this year than the predecessor models. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/zkDCsgZ

A set of leaked ads for the Google Pixel 8a show various features of the unannounced smartphone. A major bit of info here is that the Pixel 8a could get the same seven-year update commitment the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro get. Most of the other features here are either expected or came with the Pixel 7a. The Google Pixel 8a is not launching for another few weeks, but, as is tradition, we’re already learning everything there is to know about it. Today,  Android Headlines leaked a set of advertisements that give a way a lot of the Pixel 8a’s secrets. The most notable piece of new info here is solid evidence that the Pixel 8a could get seven years of software support. This would put the phone at the same level as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in terms of longevity. Given how much cheaper we expect the Pixel 8a to be than the Pixel 8 series, this could end up being a great, low-cost investment for folks looking for a phone that will stand the test of time. from Android Author...

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The FCC voted today, 3-2, to restore federal Net Neutrality laws in the United States. Net Neutrality is the idea that broadband internet should be treated similarly to a public utility, with government regulations protecting access and restricting what ISPs can and cannot do. Federal enforcement of Net Neutrality principles was previously repealed during the Trump administration, primarily orchestrated by the Trump-appointed FCC chair at the time, Ajit Pai. Today, in a 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reinstated federal Net Neutrality rules in the United States. Under new FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel — appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, shortly after he took office — Net Neutrality has, after a years-long stint away, once again become the law of the land . “Broadband is now an essential service,” Rosenworcel said ahead of the vote. “Essential services, the ones we count on in every aspect of modern...

Our exclusive interview with the Head of AR Glasses Hardware at Meta, Caitlin Kalinowski, revealed new details about Project Nazare and what we should expect from Meta's first true AR glasses. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/nRU7dXc

Visible just launched a deal that'll save you $10 per month on your phone bill for three months when you use this promo code. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/FZfcUpP

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro line really gives the MacBook range a run for its money. The high-spec model of the 16-inch laptop is particularly impressive, and it has never been as affordable as it is today. A huge 43% price drop has temporarily reduced the asking price from $1,750 to just $999.99 in a limited-time Amazon deal. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro for $999.99 ($750 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/l1WUXmj

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Microsoft is releasing a new update for Windows 11. The update introduces recommendations for apps from the Windows Store in the Start menu. Users can turn off the ads by going into Settings. Get ready for ads to invade yet another place where they shouldn’t be. Microsoft is rolling out an update for Windows 11 that integrates ads right into the Start menu . About two weeks ago, Microsoft began testing a “Recommended” section within the Start menu for Windows Insiders. This Recommended section is designed to show users suggested apps from the Windows Store. It appears Microsoft has fast-tracked this feature and is now rolling it out for everyone this week as a part of today’s KB5036980 update. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/0slwKhN

The U.S. government has signed a new bill into law that could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok. The company has less than a year to divest the app and find a potential buyer. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/V2sDt9H

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority OnePlus is rolling out a new update to the OnePlus Open that adds the Hasselblad Master mode from the OnePlus 12. The mode lets you set saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vignette levels before you click the photo. You can still access manual camera controls. The update also includes April 2024 security patches. OnePlus got a lot of things right with its first foldable. As we noted in our OnePlus Open review , the phone gives tough competition to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Google Pixel Fold with a much better package. Now, the foldable is getting an update that adds the Hasselblad Master mode from the OnePlus 12 and bumps up the phone to April 2024 Android security patches. OnePlus is rolling out Oxygen OS 14.0.0.702 for the OnePlus Open. This update’s highlight is the Hasselblad Master mode, which replaces the Pro mode in the camera options. The Hasselblad Master Mode was an exclusive OnePlus 12 feature at launch, ...

Your phone's operating system manages apps and resources on it's own, and it's pretty good at doing it. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/gC8GlbK

The OnePlus 12 launched globally back in January, but we’ve already seen some OnePlus 13 leaks and rumors start to trickle in. So what do we know about the upcoming flagship phone? Read on to find out all the major details and leaks we’ve managed to gather. OnePlus 13: At a glance from Android Authority https://ift.tt/1H02uWm

The Find X7 Ultra has one of the best cameras of any phone available today — but you can't buy it. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/BoPZ238

The TikTok ban got through the House again and is now headed to the Senate tucked into a foreign aid package. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/GYbzDj7

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Some users are reporting that Google Wallet on Wear OS is demanding PIN code entry before allowing tap-to-pay. It’s possible this feature could be a test, a bug, or in the process of still rolling out. If you use Google Wallet on Wear OS for tap-to-pay transactions, using the feature could soon become more tedious. The service may start requiring you to enter a PIN code before allowing you to use the quick payment method. Normally, when using the Google Wallet tap-to-pay function on your smartwatch, you can just tap and go. Unless the device senses that it has separated far enough from your body, then it will ask for PIN. However, some users are reporting that a PIN code prompt is now popping up every time they try to use tap-to-pay, according to 9to5Google . from Android Authority https://ift.tt/wuoxNeG

Credit: Samsung China Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy C55 5G, a mid-range phone with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, a striking leather back, and slim design. However, the phone is intended only for sale in China and will not be sold globally. Samsung has a wide portfolio of smartphones , boasting phones that can serve various needs across price points. Despite the abundance of devices, Samsung has slowly unified its design language across its lineup. This is great for brand recognition but also means that devices start looking very boring. Samsung has launched an exciting new phone with a leather back and striking colors, but you can’t buy this one if you really want to. Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy C55 5G in China, a mid-range device that stands out from the crowd (h/t Sammobile ). This phone has a stitched leather back design, a slim form factor, and striking Orange and Black color options. The Galaxy C55 also has a flat display with thin bezels, givin...

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority ChatGPT has become an indispensable creative tool for many of us. Cutting-edge as it is, however, ChatGPT still suffers from occasional slowdowns that can leave you waiting for seconds or even upwards of a minute between responses. Switching to the paid ChatGPT-4 model won’t necessarily speed things up either. All of this begs two important questions: why is ChatGPT so slow and what can we do to improve it? Why is ChatGPT so slow? A technical overview from Android Authority https://ift.tt/7kamvMD

This is the Insta360 X4, an impressive action camera that stands out in the market. The latest action camera in the brand’s X series has seen some exciting upgrades since the X3, the most significant being its ability to shoot up to 8K. However, there’s much more to this action camera than just this feature. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/UeHhlFK

Many smartwatches, from the Galaxy Watch to the Apple Watch, can analyze your running form and tell you how you compare to other runners. While you shouldn't "obsess over" this data, Garmin says, there is a way to use it to improve as a runner. Here's how! from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/EBtMjfZ

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gemini assistant could get a feature that will allow it to integrate with third-party music streaming services. Users will be able to pick their preferred music service to play music. The feature was found within Gemini Settings. Gemini assistant has been a great substitute for Google Assistant on many fronts. However, the LLM still has some limitations, like being unable to identify songs or work with third-party music services like Spotify. But Google could soon give Gemini a feature that would drop that limitation. Google appears to be preparing to give its chatbot a new music-related feature. According to a tip from AssembleDebug provided to PiunikaWeb , Gemini may soon get a “Music” option that allows the user to “select preferred services used to play music.” This feature was discovered within the Gemini Settings page. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/oy6WKcf

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Circle to Search could soon let users copy and share the selected areas as screenshots. The selected area has undergone a slight makeover. Circle to Search, the handy Android phone function that lets users quickly search for something by circling an item on their screen, might be getting two new features. On top of that, it may also get a new look. PiunikaWeb , in collaboration with AssembleDebug, has discovered that Google is developing two new features for Circle to Search. It appears we could soon see “Copy image” and “Share image” options when using the search feature. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/LCyr1hH

Best Buy is offering between $320 and $410 in savings on refurbished Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultras, just in time for Earth Day. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/NoIguan

Should you buy the  Withings ScanWatch 2? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/fR4pCyc

Welcome to the latest edition of Android Apps Weekly, where we discuss the latest in mobile news and take a closer look at some of the most interesting new apps and games . Let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the biggest highlights from the last week: Google announced plans this week to combine its hardware and software teams , with the aim to speed up the implementation of new technology like AI across the board. The new department will be called Platforms and Devices and will oversee Android, Chrome, Chrome OS, Photos, and more. This should result in deeper integration between hardware and software, as well as more rapid development of new features thanks to the unifying efforts.  Microsoft OneDrive may soon let you import files from other cloud services including Google Drive and Dropbox , at least according to a new APK teardown. The OneDrive v7.4 Beta 1 app for Android reveals strings suggesting this feature is coming down the pipe, though we have no word on exa...

Credit: Google YouTube will be livestreaming the second weekend of Coachella. Users will be able to watch four stages at once with multiview. The Coachella, Outdoor Theatre, Sahara, Mojave, Gobi, and Yuma stages will all be recorded. If you wanted to catch Coachella 2024, but couldn’t attend for whatever reason, YouTube had you covered last weekend with a livestream of the event. And just like last time, YouTube is once again livestreaming the event to cover the second weekend. YouTube has announced that its back for the second weekend of Coachella. Users will be able to relive the over 80 performances from the first weekend, in addition to watching the event live, which starts later today. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/8hqkC2F

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The lead developer of popular multi-platform emulator Provenance has confirmed it is coming to the App Store. Provenance supports a slew of consoles that, as of now, have no representation on the App Store. This is just the beginning, as we expect a deluge of emulators to come to the App Store this year. Recently, Apple surprised us all by quietly changing the rules of the App Store to allow emulators . Previously, emulating consoles and other systems on iPhones meant needing to sideload programs, but no longer. Now, we’re already seeing emulators landing on the platform, but today’s news is a really big one. Provenance, the popular multi-platform emulator for iOS and tvOS, is officially coming to the App Store. Speaking with  iMore , lead developer Joseph Mattiello said his team “are working on a release.” However, he did clarify: “I need to investigate these new rules before an App Store submission, and to improve some q...

Credit: Netflix Netflix added 9.33 million customers in the first quarter of 2024. This influx of new subscribers is attributed to the company’s password-sharing crackdown and a strong slate of original programming. The streamer plans to cease reporting subscriber numbers in Q1 2025. Last year, Netflix implemented a crackdown on password sharing in an effort to boost subscriber growth. Although users hated the idea and company executives feared backlash, Netflix’s move has been a resounding success. Bloomberg reports that Netflix saw a 9.33 million jump in customers in the first quarter of 2024. Analysts predicted the streamer would add around 4.84 million by this time, meaning Netflix nearly doubled estimates. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/TlLjV5G

TikTok Notes wants to draw you away from Instagram, and it's finally starting to become available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/hWxymK3

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google could soon add satellite connectivity features to Maps. Google Maps beta v11.125 has strings of code suggesting you’ll be able to update you location via satellite every 15 minutes, five times a day. The feature will only work with devices that support satellite connectivity. It’s no secret Google is working on bringing satellite connectivity to Android phones. In fact, the company added satellite connectivity support for SMS apps and preloaded RCS apps to Android 15 after Developer Preview 2 was released last month. But strings of code hint that Google could also add this support to the Maps app as well. An APK teardown of Google Maps beta v11.125, conducted by AssembleDebug and shared with PiunikaWeb , reveals new strings of code that mention satellite-based location sharing. Based on those strings, users would be able to “update your location once every 15 minutes, up to five times a day.” from Android Authority ...

In honor of Earth Day, I have rounded up a set of the most prominent sustainable brands in the tech industry that actually make a difference. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/tpLXmCk

Just as Google's anti-Canada policy put journalists out of work to protect the bottom line, its CJPA policy to block California links in its home state will have a devastating impact on the state's news orgs. It'll also hurt Google's credibility, and the blow will be self-inflicted. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/tqxwgGi

Amazon’s latest addition to the smart home market , the Blink Mini 2, was launched last month at an already affordable price of $39.99. You might think that was already good value, given the features that we’ll outline. But it’s now also got its first price drop with a 25% discount reducing it to just $29.99. Blink Mini 2 for $29.99 ($10 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/kBvrMQw

Credit: Comcast Comcast is launching a new brand of mobile and internet products called Now. Now Internet and Now Mobile will be prepaid services. Both services will see a full-scale launch across all Comcast service areas in the coming weeks. Comcast is adding to its portfolio by introducing new mobile and internet services that can go up against the likes of prepaid carriers like Mint Mobile and others. These services will join Now TV and Now WiFi Pass under the Now brand. Today, Comcast announced it will be launching new Xfinity network-backed services called Now Internet and Now Mobile. These services are prepaid plans that you pay month-to-month and are said to include all-in pricing with no contracts or credit checks. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/N87K4Dd

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixel users have been facing missed calls and delayed texts since the March 2024 update. However, Google has not acknowledged the issue. Other users advise turning off 5G, Wi-Fi calling, and Adaptive Connectivity services as temporary stop-gap solutions until Google addresses the problem. We’ve been reporting on the network issues that Google Pixel owners have faced since the March 2024 Pixel Feature Update . Users continue to complain that calls on their Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel 8 series often go directly to voicemail, especially when the phone is left unused for a while. Texts also aren’t coming through on time, and they are delivered only in batches. A few solutions are floating around from exasperated users, and in the absence of an acknowledgment and solution from Google, you can try these out. As per comments on a Reddit thread , many users report that turning off 5G on their Pixel smartphone and switchi...

The Pixel Buds Pro represented a major leap forward for the Google Pixel Bud family , delivering high-end features like ANC and IPX4 water resistance. We had a lot of positive things to say about Google’s flagship true wireless earbuds , but that’s not to say they were perfect. Below is my wishlist for what I’d like to see from the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. A better fit would go a long way from Android Authority https://ift.tt/5U3x4Id

Google Wallet replaced Google Pay, which will shut down soon. Here's all the latest news and added features you need to know. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/bENXgLt

Credit: 91mobiles Renders and specs for the HMD Pulse Pro have leaked. HMD’s upcoming handset is said to have a 6.56-inch display, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The device is expected to sell for €179 (~$190). Earlier this year, we learned that Nokia maker HMD Global was working on six HMD-branded Android phones that would be divided into two different series. Both series would include base, Plus, and Pro models and have the codenames Legend and Pulse. A new leak has now spilled the beans on the HMD Pulse Pro’s specs and design. A report from 91mobiles , in collaboration with tipster OnLeaks, has provided what appears to be renders and specs for the HMD Pulse Pro. Judging by the images, the handset features a flat display, rounded corners, a punch hole selfie camera, and two rear cameras. Visually, it looks much like any slab phone you’ve seen before. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/7vKkr8O

The audio experts at our sister site,  SoundGuys , have the Sony WF-1000XM5 as the best pair of wireless earbuds for most people on their best wireless earbuds list . The buds retail for $300, but a new Amazon deal has dropped them to their lowest price ever at $229.95. Sony WF-1000XM5 for $229.95 ($70 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/UqiYs3j

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPRhX-w2Jc Should you buy the Spigen Thin Fit for the Galaxy S24 series? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/EHNnDwm

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Apple’s initial rollout of AI features in iOS 18 will reportedly function entirely on-device, keeping user data local. This on-device approach emphasizes privacy but may limit access to the more sophisticated AI features, which often require cloud support. Apple could potentially address this with third-party cloud-based AI features. As Google and Samsung increasingly integrate AI capabilities into their flagship smartphones , Apple is poised to follow suit with the release of iOS 18. According to Bloomberg’s  Mark Gurman , the initial rollout of Apple’s AI capabilities will function entirely on the user’s device, eliminating the need for cloud-based processing. “As the world awaits Apple’s big AI unveiling on June 10, it looks like the initial wave of features will work entirely on-device. That means there’s no cloud processing component to the company’s large language model, the software that powers the new capabilities,” ...

Most Wear OS watches require daily charging, but these tips and tricks can reduce your charger usage while keeping your watch fully useful. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/148vxRS

The Google Pixel 7a tops our list of the best cheap Android phones you can buy. Although, at its $499 retail price, many wouldn’t consider it to be in the budget category. What isn’t in dispute is that this is a killer deal, with Amazon dropping the price of the handset to its lowest point ever of just $349. Google Pixel 7a for $349 ($150 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/V6zKYNm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gryr3xSyKlM Should you buy the Spigen Optik Armor for the Galaxy S24? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/8jDcnJr

Should you buy the Peak Design Everyday case for Samsung Galaxy S24? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/ePQsKqz

Years later, the state of high-speed internet in North America is still less than ideal for many. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/uCfxaN6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up5kAnBIkAQ Should you buy the Spigen Tough Armor for the Galaxy S24? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/ds8eqFy

Welcome to the latest edition of Android Apps Weekly, where we discuss the latest in mobile news and take a closer look at some of the most interesting new apps and games . Let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the biggest highlights from the last week: Google’s Magic Eraser may soon be available for free, at least according to a recent APK teardown performed by Android Authority. Right now, Magic Eraser is exclusive to Google One subscribers or those with Pixel phones, but a string of code suggests this may be changing in the near future. The only catch is that Magic Eraser use would be limited, with only a few edits available per month. Android 15 Beta is finally here and it brings several new changes and features, including the ability to change the default wallet app to something other than Google Wallet. This change isn’t too surprising with all the recent law changes in the EU, though there are not many details yet on which 3rd party wallets will be fully supported...

As you can usually rely on from Anker, its Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds represented reasonable value for money at their full $170 retail price. If you can get them for less than half of that, you’re doing rather well indeed, and that’s what Amazon is offering up today. The wireless earbuds are down to just $79.98 from the retailer today. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro for $79.98 ($90 off) from Android Authority https://ift.tt/nzxMA60

Renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 8a just leaked, showing it off in four different colors. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/c8ZO7Kk

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Ever since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, we’ve become increasingly reliant on generative AI for research and creative tasks. However, modern AI chatbots are notoriously prone to generating inaccurate text, a phenomenon commonly known as “hallucinations”. But a new platform, Perplexity AI, now believes that it has the solution to this long-standing problem of misinformation. Perplexity combines the functionality of traditional search engines like Google with modern conversational AI, even using the same foundation as ChatGPT . So is Perplexity the most reliable AI available to date, or is it just another ChatGPT competitor riding the hype wave? Let’s find out. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/btgvD0k

The new Roku Pro Series TVs are supposed to be the top-notch Roku TV yet boast Mini-LED and more premium TV features. from Android Central RSS Feed https://ift.tt/wIjPeJd

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Wallet now has its own website. The website shares many similarities with the website for Google Pay. Users will be able to access passes and IDs on the website, but some will only be available on the app. Users now have two ways to access Google Wallet . The service now has its very own website where you can manage your payment methods and passes, update Wallet and Google Pay settings, and view recent transactions. If you go to wallet.google.com/wallet/home , you’ll be taken to the new Google Wallet website which may look familiar if you have ever visited Google Pay. In fact, it appears there are mostly only minor differences between the two websites. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/rtUGm04