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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. For Google’s most dedicated Android fans, is there anything better than bookending your weekend with a pair of new Android Beta releases? We wrapped up last week with Google dropping Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8, and now we’re hardly wasting any time at all in getting the new week started with the latest QPR2 build. It’s been two weeks since we got…
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Report: Apple’s secrecy efforts partly undermined by lax work iCloud policy
A new report from The Information details how Apple’s policy of encouraging employees to mix personal and work iCloud accounts has allowed some former staffers to retain access to confidential company files long after leaving. Here are the details. Last month, Apple filed a trade secrets theft lawsuit against two former employees, OpenAI, and Jony Ive’s io Products. In the complaint, Apple outlines several steps it takes to protect confidential information and trade secrets,…
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The OnePlus US exit is now feeling very real as remaining stock evaporates
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. News will have reached you by now that OnePlus announced it was pulling out of the US, but its phones didn’t vanish overnight. The remaining stock was still available while supplies lasted, and it now looks like that supply has almost run dry. As 9to5Google spotted, the OnePlus 15 has completely sold out on OnePlus.com in the US. Both storage options and…
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Familiar face detection is broken on Walmart Onn cameras — but there’s a fix on the way
TL;DR Walmart’s Onn smart cameras advertise support for Google Home with Gemini built in. Users have discovered that Onn cameras aren’t working with Google Home Premium familiar face detection. Engineers have tracked down the cause of this unwanted behavior, and are working to deploy a fix. For shoppers looking to get the most out of their smart home dollar, Walmart’s Onn brand offers a nice amount to like. Besides just being available at much…
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Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
Google Health can sync your workouts, steps, and vitals to Apple Health. Google Health can sync your workouts, steps, and vitals to Apple Health. Google is rolling out an update that will finally allow you to connect your Fitbit workouts, steps, vitals, and other data to Apple Health, as reported earlier by 9to5Mac. With Google Health’s 5.05 update, you can now tap your profile icon, select “Partner apps,” and choose Apple Health to link…
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google is continuing the preview cycle today with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2, which should see a stable launch in December 2026. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1…
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Google may start Pixel 11 pre-orders way sooner than expected
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. We’re only a little over a week away from Google’s hardware showcase, where it will debut the Pixel 11 series. If you were planning on putting an order down for one of the new Pixel phones, you may be able to do it a little sooner than expected. Countdown clocks have appeared on both the Google Store and Best Buy. Unsurprisingly, these…
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Samsung’s discounted smart monitor is $349.99, its lowest price yet
Samsung makes a variety of TVs and computer monitors, but if want both and you’re limited on space, you might want to consider the M80F. This capable 32-inch 4K panel combines features commonly found on both types of screens, and Amazon and B&H Photo both have it discounted to $349.99, where it’s usually $400 or much higher. In addition to acting as a standard 4K screen for your computer or console, the M80F has…
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Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone
The new Apple Upgrade program has a key piece of fine print: “If you’re leasing an iPhone, you’ll need to connect to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you enroll.” In a new post today, John Gruber at Daring Fireball has a likely explanation for this requirement. According to a former Apple employee who worked on the company’s carrier team and emailed Gruber, this requirement largely stems from the deals Apple strikes with Verizon, AT&T,…
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Got 'Ted Energy?' Apple is holding a 'Ted Lasso' look-alike contest
If you've got the Ted Lasso outfit, moustache, and attitude, you can win custom Beats headphones and exclusive soccer scarves at Apple's look-alike contest in New York City on Thursday. "Ted Lasso" is, undoubtedly, Apple TV's first breakout hit and an unofficial mascot for the service itself. And, just as it's proven in the past, Apple is fully on board when it comes to fun promotions for the series. This time, it's decided to…
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Apple's Next CEO Adds Retired Hardware Executive to His Team
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is rehiring Laura Legros, a former vice president of hardware engineering who retired from Apple in 2022, reports Bloomberg. Legros previously managed product delivery, development schedules, and coordination across engineering teams. Under Ternus, she will work across different parts of the company, and report directly to him. According to Bloomberg, Legros was one of Ternus' most trusted deputies before she retired. She has presented at past Apple events, introducing…
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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
Following the last release two weeks ago that didn’t have any obvious changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery] Google curiously did not provide release notes. You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the…
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Team Ternus drags retired vice president of hardware engineering back into Apple
John Ternus takes over as CEO of Apple on September 1, and he's busy getting his executive team together. The latest addition is Laura Legros, retired VP of hardware engineering. All eyes are on John Ternus as he prepares to replace Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. Very little is known about the enigmatic character beyond his accomplishments at Apple, but analysts are already looking for challenges he may face. Every hire and leadership…
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Notability app makes the jump from iOS to Android, and it’s 25% off to celebrate
Notability is a long-time favorite note-taking app on Apple’s devices, but now it’s finally on Android, and it seems to be off to a good start too. After an announcement earlier this year and a brief stint in beta, Notability is now widely available to Android users. The note-taking app has racked up hundreds of thousands of reviews over on iOS and a near-5-star rating. On Android, it’s already well over 4.5 stars after…
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End of an era: T-Mobile finally closes the door on 2G for good
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. What was your first cell phone? Every generation’s going to have a different answer to that, but for a whole lot of us, it was a 2G phone. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, this was the moment when cell phones evolved from bulky, expensive, analog monstrosities to start offering modern digital convenience. While most of us moved on to 3G, 4G,…
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Google Keep is finally rolling out the search feature you’ve been asking for
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google is finally starting to roll out “Find in note” in the Keep app. The feature allows you to search for information within individual notes. The feature was spotted on app version 5.26.301.00.90. Finding specific information within the Google Keep app is getting a lot easier. Back in 2025, Google started working on a feature called “Find in note” before subsequently removing all traces of it in…
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Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks. July’s list includes outfitting cyborg cockroaches with a tiny diving suit for navigating flooded terrain; confirmation that a Medici duke died of malaria, not poisoning; the best evidence to date that Betelgeuse is orbited by a companion…
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La rotation incontrôlée du remorqueur LINK est quasi stabilisée grâce à ses propulseurs
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Le remorqueur spatial LINK n’est pas encore totalement tiré d’affaire, mais la NASA et Katalyst Space ont enfin pu pousser un ouf de soulagement prudent ces jours-ci. En effet, alors que la mission de sauvetage du télescope spatial Swift était très mal engagée, les équipes au sol sont parvenues à en reprendre partiellement la maîtrise. Le problème ? LINK était entré dans…
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Fitbit Data Can Finally Sync to Apple Health
The latest update to the Google Health app for iOS allows Google Health data to sync to Apple Health. Google's app is used to collect data from wearables like Fitbit trackers and the Pixel Watch. Sync to Apple Health. Share your data like your exercise records, sleep, vitals, steps, and more from Google Health to Apple Health. Google Health (previously the Fitbit app) collects fitness, sleep, and wellness data from a connected wearable device.…
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AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big
Vibe-coding startup Superblocks announced a multiyear joint marketing agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that enables its tool to be embedded within the private clouds of AWS customers. That means an enterprise on AWS that subscribes to Superblocks will be able to offer vibe coding to the company’s business users, and those apps will not send data or information externally to model providers or databases. The apps will spin up Amazon Aurora databases within…
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IT & Science & Technology
The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases
A SpaceX rocket that has been drifting in space for a year and a half is set to crash into the moon on Wednesday, stirring up a debris cloud that could be visible from Earth. The impact raises questions on the future of lunar exploration, including how to protect any future moon bases from space junk. The rocket set for moon impact is the upper stage of a Falcon 9 that transported a pair…
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Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated
Can autonomous AI agents be sued or prosecuted for hacking? It’s no longer a question for sci-fi movies. It’s a question human lawyers and judges may soon have to grapple with. Under current U.S. hacking laws, a human can face criminal charges for breaking into someone else’s computer without permission. But when an AI agent autonomously hacks into a company’s computers, determining who is liable is much murkier. The surprise admissions by OpenAI and…
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Apple faces new antitrust case in Russia over state-backed apps
Russia has escalated its long-running dispute with Apple by opening an antitrust case that could cost the iPhone maker nearly $50 million over its refusal to preload state-backed apps. After years of threatening to do so, Russia has finally begun investigating Apple after it failed to preinstall state-backed apps onto devices in the country. The apps in question are Max, a state-backed messaging service, and RuStore, a domestic app store. "The company did not…
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Design Arena creators raise $7.9 million to bring taste to AI models
As co-founder Grace Li tells it, her company started a few weeks before graduation in 2025, with a handful of college friends trying to make their AI game engine work. The models could make functional games, but none of the games were fun — which raised the interesting question, how can you tell if a game will be fun? There was no substitute for human judgment, they decided, and soon they were brainstorming ways…
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