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Pixel 10 Pro XL is no lemon, after all? Survey shows reported issues may be overblown
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. It feels like we can’t go more than a few days without hearing about some new problem Pixel phones are having; judging by user reports online, you’d think Google’s hardware is barely functional. But a lot of us use Pixel phones every day without incident, which makes it hard to gauge how widespread issues that crop up in places like Reddit really…
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Apple quietly hid a big change coming for CarPlay with iOS 27
A much-anticipated feature is coming very soon. Have you ever sat in your CarPlay-equipped vehicle waiting to pick up a friend and thought, "Why can't I play a video on this ginormous screen?" If so, there's some good news: Apple quietly announced at WWDC 2026 that CarPlay will soon let you browse and play videos directly on supported vehicles once iOS 27 arrives. This news came shortly after Google announced that HD video playback…
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Something’s glowing on the Pixel 11’s camera bar
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. A new teaser for Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 lineup reveals that the phones will feature some kind of glowing orb on the camera bar, as reported by 9to5Google. Google’s store page for the Pixel 11 has a short video that shows the glowing, color-shifting orb to the one side of the camera bar. The store page…
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Google Store starts prepping for Pixel 11 with our best look at Pixel Glow yet
TL;DR Google is launching the Pixel 11 family next month at an August 12 event. Today, the Google Store starts making its preparations for the phones’ arrival with a new Pixel 11 landing page. In addition to confirming plans for pre-orders, the page also offers a peek at the new Pixel Glow LED array. Google’s launching the Pixel 11 series next month, and last week we saw the first invites go out for its…
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Google opens Pixel Care Plus enrollment for the Pixel 10 and 9, but time is short
What you need to know Google announces that it's running an open enrollment period for its Pixel Care Plus program for customers with a Pixel 9 or 10 device. Users who skipped out on this plan before can get it now; however, users have from July 14 to August 2 before this "limited-time" chance is gone. Pixel Care Plus gives customers $0 screen and battery repairs, unlimited accidental damage protection, and more. Like everything…
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Phone maker OnePlus reportedly plans to wind down US and Europe operations
Amid rising consumer electronics prices and slow demand for new purchases, Android phone maker OnePlus plans to wind down its U.S. and Europe operations this week, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report cited a source saying that OnePlus’ shuttering of its U.S. and European shops is part of a corporate rejig at parent company Oppo. It also noted that OnePlus will wind down its operations in India, one of its biggest markets…
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Google releases first Pixel 11 teaser and shows Pixel Glow [Video]
Following the event announcement last week, Google today released the first Pixel 11 teaser. Google starts by acknowledging that this year’s lineup is indeed the “Pixel 11” series. Google shows off what is presumably the Pixel 11 Pro in gold, with the entire Google Store landing page heavily leaning into that color theme. The page is titled: “The next generation. Google Pixel 11. August 12.” The calendar invite teases Gemini Intelligence. Tune in to…
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Samsung is making Amazon Music pre-installed bloatware on Galaxy phones
Hopefully, Samsung won’t block people from uninstalling it. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event next week, today Samsung announced a change to the catalog of apps that come pre-installed on its phones and tablets by adding Amazon Music to the list. For a lot of people, this update may not seem like a big deal, though it could be a small annoyance for…
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Mint Mobile just quietly dropped the best Google Pixel 10 deal on the web — but you don't have much time
Just yesterday, I was putting together a guide to the best Google Pixel 10 deals on the web, and I remember being disappointed that Mint Mobile wasn't running any kind of promotion on the flagship phones. Fortunately, my prayers were answered overnight, as the T-Mobile-owned wireless carrier is now running one of the best Pixel 10 promotions I've ever seen. For a limited time, if you bundle the purchase of the Pixel 10 with…
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Flex Titanium : Samsung a trouvé une solution au problème des smartphones pliants
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Les smartphones pliants ont un défaut : ils ont un pli visible au milieu de l’écran. Une marque impossible à camoufler physiquement : l’écran marque à force d’être plié et déplié. Les principaux constructeurs comme Samsung, Honor ou Oppo sont parvenus à le rendre beaucoup moins visible quand on regarde la dalle de face… mais le pli réapparaît forcément sous certains angles.…
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Galaxy S26+ : avec 350 € de réduction, le flagship Samsung avec grand écran passe à prix cassé
Dans la grande famille des smartphones Samsung, le S26+ se classe dans la catégorie haut de gamme avec son grand écran de 6,7 pouces et son processeur puissant et son module photo polyvalent. Et pendant les Soldes d’été, il devient nettement plus abordable sur le site officiel de Samsung grâce à deux promotions cumulables. On a tous envie de s’offrir le meilleur smartphone possible. On veut un modèle performant qui pourra nous durer dans…
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Actualité : Xiaomi chamboule tout en officialisant les Redmi Note 17 et 17 Pro, équipés de batteries gigantesques
© Xiaomi - Le Redmi Note 17 Pro de Xiaomi embarque une impressionnante batterie de 9 000 mAh Après le casque Redmi Headphones Neo, la tablette Redmi Pad 2 et la montre connectée Redmi Watch 6, Xiaomi revient avec deux nouveaux smartphones : les Redmi Note 17 et 17 Pro. Deux monstres pour le segment d’entrée de gamme, avec comme particularité des batteries toujours plus grandes pour faire grimper l’autonomie en flèche. Annoncés en…
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Comment sauver les photos de vos vacances d'un smartphone Android à l'écran brisé
Une magnifique toile d’araignée de fissures sur l'écran et un pavé tactile qui ne répond plus du tout ? Pas de panique, voici la méthode pas à pas pour récupérer vos fichiers depuis un ordinateur. C’est la hantise de l’été : vous êtes en pleine randonnée à la montagne ou en train de prendre une photo sur une digue, et patatras… votre smartphone glisse et s'écrase au sol. Résultat : une magnifique toile d’araignée…
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Les montres connectées échappent à cette règle européenne qui vise les smartphones
L'Union européenne s'apprête à imposer des batteries remplaçables par l'utilisateur sur les appareils électroniques. Certains fabricants viennent pourtant d'obtenir une dérogation inattendue de la part de Bruxelles. Les montres connectées passeront entre les gouttes, grâce à un argument technique imparable. L'Union européenne serre la vis sur la réparabilité des appareils électroniques depuis plusieurs années. Le règlement adopté en 2023 obligera les constructeurs à concevoir des batteries que le propriétaire pourra retirer et changer lui-même.…
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Pixel 11 : Google dévoile par erreur prix et caractéristiques de toute sa gamme sur Amazon
Cette fois, la fuite vient de Google lui-même. Des fiches produit des futurs Pixel 11 sont brièvement apparues sur la boutique Amazon officielle de la marque, avant d’être retirées. Un lecteur d’Android Authority a eu le temps d’en faire des captures d’écran, révélant les prix américains, les couleurs et les caractéristiques de presque toute la gamme. La gamme reste identique à l’an dernier : un Pixel 11 de base, un Pixel 11 Pro, un…
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One of Android’s best PC game emulators just got a feature modders will love
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. If you enjoy playing PC games on your Android phone, chances are you’ve heard of GameNative. It’s an impressive, relatively new app, but it’s been getting regular updates. Now, a new GameNative update has made it an even better choice for fans of PC games. GameNative developer Utkarsh Dalal has released version 1.1.1 of the app as a pre-release, and it brings…
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Le Galaxy Z Fold 8 pourrait enfin régler un sérieux problème des smartphones pliables de Samsung
La famille des Galaxy Z Fold stagne sur un point précis depuis quatre ans, le nouveau modèle devrait enfin y apporter une amélioration bienvenue. Samsung n'est pas réputé pour octroyer à ses smartphones une puissance de charge très élevée, mais ses appareils pliables sont particulièrement mal lotis pour des produits qui sont censés offrir une expérience premium. Depuis quatre générations, les Galaxy Z Fold sont bloqués à une recharge sans fil de 15 W.…
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Opera gains ground among iPhone users in the US and UK
Opera says its iOS browser saw monthly active users grow 93% in the UK and 50% in the US during Q2 2026 compared with the same period last year. Here are the details. According to a press release published today, Opera One for iOS saw monthly active users (MAUs) grow 50% in the US and 93% in the UK during the second quarter of 2026. The company noted that this builds on momentum reported…
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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 8 crease is less visible thanks to ‘Flex Titanium’ display
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will get a new foldable display architecture, Samsung admits, which will improve the phone’s resistance to developing an unsightly crease down the inner display. An announcement from Samsung details something the company is calling its “Flex Titanium” display panel. It will be used in Samsung’s “next-generation Galaxy foldable devices,” which refer to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Flex Titanium is supposed to…
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Google temporarily offers open Pixel Care+ enrollment for Pixel 9 and 10
Google today announced a limited-time Pixel Care+ open enrollment period for existing Pixel 9 and 10 owners. Available in the US, UK, and Japan, Pixel Care+ includes: Normally, you have to add Pixel Care+ within 60 days of device purchase, but Google is now offering an open enrollment period until August 2 for the following phones: The Pixel 9 and 10 Pro Fold are excluded. You must confirm that phones do “not have any…
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This phone beat Google and Samsung as the best Moto G Power alternative in our survey
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Moto G Power (2026) gets plenty right for a $400 phone, including excellent battery life, solid durability, and some increasingly rare extras like expandable storage and a headphone jack. It also comes with the usual budget-phone compromises, though, and factors like the Dimensity 6300 chipset may well have you looking elsewhere. We recently laid out some of the best alternatives from…
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Get your Galaxy S26: One UI 9 Beta 4 rolls out, aiming to fix several Android 17 bugs
What you need to know Samsung has reportedly started rolling out One UI 9 Beta 4 (Android 17) to the Galaxy S26 series overseas. The beta carries a ~1.25GB download with mostly bug fixes ahead of a hopeful launch for current and past-gen devices. Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked is coming up next week (July 22), and the company is expected to debut new foldables and watches. Android 17's been out for a few weeks now,…
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The best Google Pixel 10 deals of July 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
The Google Pixel 10 series includes three flagship phones — the base model Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro, and the large Pixel 10 Pro XL. Regardless of which device you choose, there are plenty of deals that could make these AI-boosted Android phones dirt cheap (or even free) if you play your cards right, and I've dropped a selection of this month's best offers below. The deals on display for July 2026 range…
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Google announces Gemma 4 optimized for the Pixel 10’s TPU
Google today announced Gemma 4 E2B for TPU that’s designed to run natively on the Pixel 10’s TPU. Gemma is Google’s series of open models that can run on-device. This new model was announced at I/O Connect India, with Google last week hosting another satellite event in Berlin. Gemma 4 was first introduced in April, with Google previewing that it is the base model for the upcoming Gemini Nano 4 model. The new variant…
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