According to a new report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), the number of vulnerabilities disclosed each month doubled in 2026, and the monthly average of vulnerabilities exploited in the wild nearly doubled. Analyzing disclosures from January 2025 to August 2026, GTIG found that monthly disclosures increased from 5,045 in January 2026 to 10,477 in … Read more
Joe Maring / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 brings HiLight LED support for notifications. If enabled, the HiLight LED will blink twice when you receive a message from your preferred contact. A stable build of Android 17 QPR2 is expected in December. Pixel 11 Pro HiLight … Read more
Google’s best-equipped Pixel Buds are now more than half the price. Right now the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have been reduced from an RRP of £219 to £99, a saving of £120 or 55%. on headphones built around the Google Tensor A1 chip and Silent Seal 2.0 active noise filtering. Save £120 on Google … Read more
Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR The RCS standard has supported local video calls in chats. Earlier this year, we saw Google Messages make the first reference to support for RCS video calls. The feature isn’t live yet, but new evidence suggests Google is making further progress. The arrival of RCS has proven to … Read more
Zac Kew-Dennis / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: It’s no secret that the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel brands attract a lot of attention from the media and Android fans. There are several reasons for this, including better software update support than the competition and a greater selection of exclusive hardware and software … Read more
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR Google Health 5.09 is now rolling out for iOS and Android. The update brings the new Pixel Watch Health Guardian features announced yesterday. We’re also getting a few updates on activity registration and custom food. As Friday is fast approaching, how is … Read more
Ryan Hines / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR After the September 2026 update, several Pixel users were unable to get past the lock screen. The issue appears to be affecting users with a pattern lock enabled on the lock screen, but at least one user with a PIN has also reported … Read more
A 12-month trial of Google AI Pro, complete with 5TB of extra storage, is included for free with this AI-powered 2-in-1 touchscreen. Since the countdown is already running for this transaction, The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, a 14-inch WUXGA 2-in-1 touchscreen, is down from $749 to $499.A savings of $250, which is roughly a … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Add Android Authority to Google: TL; DR Google allows you to use live code apps in its AI Studio program and later upload them to your devices or send them through the Play Console for general access. Now the Play Store is working on a new “Your Creations” where … Read more
Andy Walker / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR Google has officially taken Android Auto and Android Automotive OS games out of beta and made them available to the public. You can already play supported games on your car’s screen by browsing through Google’s collection of Android Auto and Android Automotive games, … Read more