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Gmail is making it a little harder for you to ignore political fundraising emails
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. As if your inbox needed any more help filling up with political fundraising pleas, Google is about to give qualifying campaigns and committees an easier route past Gmail’s usual spam filtering. The new program arrives just in time for the final stretch before the 2026 midterms. As spotted by The New York Times, Google has announced a new Gmail Verified Sender Program…
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Smartphones
Google ‘gradually’ rolling out Android’s ‘advanced’ sideloading ahead of developer verification
Ahead of the start of developer verification next month, Google is now rolling out Android’s “advanced” flow for sideloading. As detailed earlier this year, Android is getting a sideloading flow for apps without a verified developer. This “advanced” flow is designed to increase friction for the sake of user protection, with the biggest change being a one-time, one-day waiting period between enabling the install of apps from unverified developers and actually being able to…
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Apps & Logiciels
Bring your old Spotify Car Thing back to life with this new software
TL;DR The Spotify Car Thing was a dedicated streamer box for vehicles. Spotify turned off its servers in late 2024, effectively bricking the hardware. Open source efforts have tried to keep Car Thing active, and a new project recreates a lot of original functionality Back in 2021, Spotify set itself apart from competing music streaming platforms by launching its own dedicated hardware for your vehicle: the Spotify Car Thing. Especially if you had an…
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Smartphones
Massive Galaxy S26 FE leak reveals almost everything ahead of launch
What you need to know The Galaxy S26 FE leak reveals a familiar Samsung design with Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio colors. Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE could feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Exynos 2500 chipset, and 4,900mAh battery. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to feature a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto camera. Now that the flagship phone season, including the Pixel 11 and Galaxy S26 series, is mostly out of the…
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Claude can now send emails in Gmail, even without your approval
Anthropic’s Claude AI can now take a huge step in your email inbox, with the ability to not only interact with Gmail, but send emails on your behalf without asking you first. A Claude connector has been available for Google Workspace for quite some time now, offering users the ability to help manage their Gmail inbox, Google Calendar events, and Google Drive management as well. A notable omission on Gmail, though, has been the…
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Google Calendar finally lets you ban that co-worker who’s always spamming you with meetings
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Tired of your Google Calendar getting clogged up with spam and unwanted invitations? Google is finally letting you do something about it. The company is rolling out a new feature designed to address this very problem. Google Calendar users will now be able to block other users. When someone is blocked, any event or invitation from them will be removed from your…
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Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states next
At WWDC 2021, Apple announced support for storing your driver’s license in Apple Wallet on iPhone. At the time, Apple touted this as the last step before you can be “fully free of your physical wallet.” Here are the states where support for the Apple Wallet driver’s license feature is coming next … In the five years since Apple announced this feature, support has gradually expanded across the United States. Right now, iPhone and…
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Find My, iCloud, and several other Apple services are currently down for some users [U: Fixed]
Update, 7:49 p.m. ET: All issues are now marked as resolved. The original story follows below. Apple’s System Status page confirms that consumers and developers are currently experiencing issues accessing some of its services. Here are the details. According to Apple’s System Status page, some users are seeing issues with Find My, Game Center, Photos, and iWork for iCloud, among other services, Here’s the company’s description for each service currently experiencing issues. We are…
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Google just set the date for its big Googlebook event in New York
What you need to know Google will showcase its new Googlebook platform at an in-person media event in New York City on September 15. The event will include a keynote detailing Googlebook's software, Gemini features, and native Android codebase. Google will also have hands-on stations featuring Googlebook hardware from partners like Lenovo, ASUS, and HP. Google has confirmed that it will host an in-person media preview for its new Googlebook platform in New York…
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Spotify’s Running Mode is giving Android users another reason to go Premium
TL;DR Spotify’s Running Mode is now available on Android, giving Premium users custom playlists tailored to their running workouts. Users can customize workouts, genres, music discovery and BPM, with options for familiar songs, new music, Beat Matching and optional Audio Coaching. Running Mode is available in select markets, including Canada and the US, but requires a Spotify Premium subscription. I try to work out at the gym at least four days a week, and…
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DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs
The Justice Department has launched a probe into Andreessen Horowitz regarding the firm’s partners serving on the boards of competing companies, Bloomberg reported. The nearly year-long investigation focuses specifically on the firm’s board seats at Databricks, which is valued at $190 billion, and Fivetran, which combined with dbt Labs in June. The firm’s co-founder, Ben Horowitz, serves on the board of Databricks, while partner Martin Casado serves on the board of Fivetran. Several VCs…
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Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features on Android – here’s what they do
Spotify is introducing two new features this week including a “Running Mode” that can automatically match songs and playlists to the pace of your workout, as well as “User Notes” which let you leave notes throughout your library to refer to later. Spotify’s “Running Mode” will generate playlists of songs that match the vibe of your workout. Specifically, the intensity level, beats per minute, and type of music. Spotify says users can customize “workout…
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Comcast just turned millions of Xfinity routers into motion sensors
Comcast launched Xfinity Shield today, a new home protection platform that includes a feature to turn routers into motion sensors. Here are the details. Home security used to be all about physical threats of break-ins, but these days it also extends to cyber threats. And with Comcast’s new Xfinity Shield platform, the company aims to protect users in both areas. Xfinity Shield has two offerings: WiFi Shield provides security built into Xfinity WiFi at…
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Smartphones
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count
You'll be glad to know if you're buying used. When you buy a new iPhone, you expect it to last. However, all rechargeable batteries are consumable components that chemically degrade over time. As a battery degrades, it can hold less charge, which ultimately affects your device's daily use. Apple provides built-in tools that help you monitor cycle count — the number of full discharges and recharges it has undergone — and overall battery health.…
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The Sideload 041: A vision of Pixels to come
Welcome to episode 41 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss the future of Pixel, as Google’s Pixel 11 attempts to bridge the gap between always-accessible AI assistant and a more minimalist, digital wellbeing-friendly experience. They also dig into the world of AI ads, posters, and more, and wonder whether they’re doing far more harm than good to the people who choose to monetize them. Sponsored by…
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GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new trailer, and Rockstar is taking down the videos
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look. Grand Theft Auto fans will have to wait until later this month for a deep dive into the next game in the series, which will premiere on Netflix before hitting YouTube later that day (though probably much sooner on unofficial channels). But despite Rockstar Games' efforts to keep a tight lid on Grand Theft Auto VI leaks —…
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Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google’s controversial new rules for installing apps from unverified developers are getting very real fast. We first learned in March that Android would introduce a new process for users who still want to sideload those apps, complete with a 24-hour waiting period. Google has now started rolling out that “advanced flow” ahead of the first checkpoint for developer verification. The news comes…
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Firefox Smart Window adds AI web search, automatic tab groups, and more
Mozilla today announced new features to Firefox’s AI-powered Smart Window, which remains in beta. Here are the details. A few months ago, when Mozilla first announced Smart Window, it described the feature as “a separate, optional window in Firefox where you can interact with an AI assistant of your choice while you browse,” adding that it offered “things like summarizing, comparing tabs, organizing info, or asking questions, all without leaving your flow.” Since then,…
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Xfinity has a weird new way to help you protect your home
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. From security cameras to connected sensors, there are plenty of hardware solutions you can use to protect your home. Comcast, however, has a different idea on how to defend your home from threats. That solution is rolling out today as a new Xfinity offering. In a blog post, Comcast announced the launch of Xfinity Shield. According to the company, this is a…
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Things I learned about the rumored HomePod display from macOS beta code
Apple's latest software references customizable faces for the rumored "HomePad." Apple's HomePod isn't exactly a hit, and it has never really caught up to its competitors such as Amazon Echo devices. Yet, Apple insists on having its own lineup of smart speakers, and it looks like there are new HomePods on the way – at least that's what Apple's own code tells us. The company seems to have leaked a bunch of references to…
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Squeeze More Juice Out of Your Dead Batteries—Using Physics
You’re walking the dog at night, and your little flashlight, which has been getting dimmer, conks out. Instead of stumbling home in the dark, wouldn't it be great if you could somehow eke a little more energy out of the batteries inside? That's not as crazy as it sounds. When a battery-powered device stops working, we say the battery is “dead”—but it's not really. It still contains chemical energy, and the voltage isn't zero;…
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TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
TikTok is developing a feature that would allow users to send each other money via direct messages, according to a new report from Bloomberg. If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases. References to the potential feature were found in code hidden within the current version of TikTok’s U.S. iPhone app, according to the report. The code…
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SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is available at Woot. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P in cyan is on sale for $59.99, a 45 percent discount from their usual $109.99 price. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Where to Buy: $109.99 $59.99 at Woot This headset, like most of SteelSeries’ models, feature a…
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Musique
Les Gens Très Bien : l’élégance acide de Guy de Lussigny
Une vitre froide, un regard sans vernis et un groove qui grince. Plongez dans l'atmosphère tendue et urbaine de ce titre extrait de l'album France sous verre.
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