OpenAI’s first AI smart speaker reportedly won’t just talk, it’ll move too
https://www.androidauthority.com/openai-smart-speaker-shape-price-features-battery-power-3695603/
https://www.androidauthority.com/openai-smart-speaker-shape-price-features-battery-power-3695603/
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OpenAI's first AI smart speaker reportedly won't just talk, it'll move too
OpenAI's first hardware device will be a doughnut-shaped portable smart speaker with moving parts and no screen.
Android’s new Quick Settings editor has another trick: A customizable QQS layout
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-settings-editor-custom-qqs-layout-3695608/
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-settings-editor-custom-qqs-layout-3695608/
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Android's new Quick Settings editor has another trick: A customizable QQS layout
With the latest Android Canary build, Google is now making it possible for users to place the media player above the Quick Quick Settings.
The Android 17 touch bug for Pixels has reared its ugly head again
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/08/the-android-17-touch-bug-for-pixels-has-reared-its-ugly-head-again.html
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/08/the-android-17-touch-bug-for-pixels-has-reared-its-ugly-head-again.html
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The Android 17 touch bug for Pixels has reared its ugly head again
Google's Pixel devices are experiencing yet another bug after having numerous bugs pop up over the past several months from update to update, some of
OpenAI’s First Hardware Device is an AI-Powered $300 Donut-Shaped Speaker: Report
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/08/openai-first-hardware-device-300-donut-shaped-speaker.html
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/08/openai-first-hardware-device-300-donut-shaped-speaker.html
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OpenAI’s First Hardware Device is an AI-Powered $300 Donut-Shaped Speaker: Report
OpenAI is working with Jony Ive on a $300+ portable smart speaker featuring moving parts, cameras, and advanced voice AI for 2027.
Dell’s first Googlebook could borrow one of its most iconic laptop brands
https://www.androidauthority.com/dell-xps-googlebook-leak-3695613/
https://www.androidauthority.com/dell-xps-googlebook-leak-3695613/
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Dell's first Googlebook could borrow one of its most iconic laptop brands
A leaked benchmark and other evidence suggests Dell may be preparing a premium Googlebook under its iconic XPS branding.
Google could soon let you create AI-generated lock screen clocks on Android
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-17-ai-lock-screen-clock-3695639/
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-17-ai-lock-screen-clock-3695639/
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Google could soon let you create AI-generated lock screen clocks on Android
New UI elements in the latest Android Canary 2608 build show that Google could let users create AI-generated lock screen clock styles.
Google just extended Gemini Omni’s surprisingly generous free offer
https://www.androidauthority.com/free-gemini-omni-videos-3695658/
https://www.androidauthority.com/free-gemini-omni-videos-3695658/
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Google just extended Gemini Omni's surprisingly generous free offer
Google has extended free access to Gemini Omni until August 11, letting anyone create up to 10 videos without a Google AI subscription.
Google is bringing back native app lock for Android, but not for everyone yet
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-pixel-app-lock-3695632/
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-pixel-app-lock-3695632/
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Google is bringing back native app lock for Android, but not for everyone yet
We've known for a while that Google was working on a native app lock solution. Now, we've uncovered it in the new Android Canary release.
Google built a portable AI translator that works offline, and you can build one too
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-offline-ai-translator-gemma-4-3695674/
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-offline-ai-translator-gemma-4-3695674/
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Google built a portable AI translator that works offline, and you can build one too
A team of Google engineers used Gemma 4 E4B running on a Raspberry Pi to create a fully offline AI translator with a 3D-printed housing.
Google is rethinking how Quick Settings tiles behave on locked phones (again)
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-settings-lock-screen-change-apk-teardown-3695702/
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-settings-lock-screen-change-apk-teardown-3695702/
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Google is rethinking how Quick Settings tiles behave on locked phones (again)
Google is working on Android Quick Settings lock screen changes, requiring unlock for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data, and Airplane Mode.
POCO Carnival 2026: Big discounts on the POCO F8 Ultra, F8 Pro, and more
https://www.androidauthority.com/poco-carnival-2026-3694764/
https://www.androidauthority.com/poco-carnival-2026-3694764/
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POCO Carnival 2026: Big discounts on the POCO F8 Ultra, F8 Pro, and more
In the 2026 of the POCO Carnival, POCO is offering big discounts on its latest smartphones, plus challenges, giveaways, and prizes.
Samsung’s latest 200MP sensor could be a fantastic upgrade for Galaxy S27 Ultra
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-isocell-hpc-deeppix-camera-galaxy-s27-ultra-3695688/
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-isocell-hpc-deeppix-camera-galaxy-s27-ultra-3695688/
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Samsung's latest 200MP sensor could be a fantastic upgrade for Galaxy S27 Ultra
Samsung has announced a brand-new 200MP camera sensor, and it promises some great upgrades over the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200MP camera.
Google Messages is finally fixing two of its most annoying quirks
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-finally-fixing-most-annoying-quirks/
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-finally-fixing-most-annoying-quirks/
Android Police
Google Messages is finally fixing two of its most annoying quirks
These fixes should have arrived years ago
I traced my Pixel's random mobile-data drops to a single Private DNS setting
https://www.androidpolice.com/traced-pixels-random-mobile-data-drops-to-single-dns-setting/
https://www.androidpolice.com/traced-pixels-random-mobile-data-drops-to-single-dns-setting/
Android Police
I traced my Pixel's random mobile-data drops to a single Private DNS setting
Full signal bars hid the real problem for months
I tested 30+ Bluetooth trackers, and here's what the Pixel Tag absolutely needs
https://www.androidpolice.com/used-30-bluetooth-trackers-what-pixel-tag-needs/
https://www.androidpolice.com/used-30-bluetooth-trackers-what-pixel-tag-needs/
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I tested 30+ Bluetooth trackers, and here's what the Pixel Tag absolutely needs
The competition is fierce and, probably, better
Android updates used to feel revolutionary; now that they feel small, it leaves me worried
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-updates-used-to-feel-revolutionary-now-they-feel-small-im-worried/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-updates-used-to-feel-revolutionary-now-they-feel-small-im-worried/
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Android updates used to feel revolutionary; now that they feel small, it leaves me worried
I would trade flashy AI features for a stable phone any day
Android is getting a clever new multitasking trick for foldables
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-getting-clever-new-multitasking-trick-foldables/
https://www.androidpolice.com/android-getting-clever-new-multitasking-trick-foldables/
Android Police
Android is getting a clever new multitasking trick for foldables
But it's only live on the Android Canary channel for now
ChatGPT could soon let you easily create and use custom WhatsApp stickers
https://www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-whatsapp-stickers-apk-teardown-3695710/
https://www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-whatsapp-stickers-apk-teardown-3695710/
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ChatGPT could soon let you easily create and use custom WhatsApp stickers
Code found in the latest version of the ChatGPT app suggests it could get a new "Stickers" feature and let users export stickers t WhatsApp.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the wrong Samsung foldable to buy this year
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-wrong-samsung-foldable-to-buy-3693569/
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-wrong-samsung-foldable-to-buy-3693569/
Android Authority
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the wrong Samsung foldable to buy this year
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a bold new approach for Samsung foldables — but it's not the one I think you should buy.
Google Messages makes one-handed use much easier with new rollout
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-floating-context-menu-selective-text-copying-beta-rollout-3695804/
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-floating-context-menu-selective-text-copying-beta-rollout-3695804/
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Google Messages makes one-handed use much easier with new rollout
Google Messages is expanding the redesigned floating context menu and selective text copying to more beta users. Check it out!