My Pixel has always felt fast enough, but I’ve been surprised by how much of an experience it is with apps I’ve never used. Like most Android phones, it came with a few Google apps installed, most of which I ignored. Instead of taking it for granted, I decided to take a closer look at … Read more
Google’s latest Pixel update could be the last for the Pixel 6, despite the phone still being listed as a supported device. The October 2026 security patch is now rolling out, but Google’s current support information leaves some doubt as to what to do next. The October update is available for Pixel phones running Android … Read more
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR Google is sharing a number of new feature updates for the Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2 and Buds 2a. The Pro 2 gets Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation, which was first announced in the Pixel 11 release. All three models get updates to … Read more
Stephen Radohia / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: When I heard that Google was bringing AI battery summaries to Pixel phones, I rolled my eyes. I liked some of the recent Gemini Intelligence improvements on my Pixel 11 Pro XL, but some of the implementations seem overkill. However, battery life is a big … 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
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
Google is finally rolling out the Pixel Watch’s long-awaited Health Guardian features, bringing blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and sleep quality indicators to the Google Health app. The new tools will begin rolling out to eligible users today, September 24, with monthly trend reports expected to arrive in October. They’re available for free on … Read more
Google’s Gemini Assistant is now built directly into a smartwatch, and it’s just £109 cheaper. The price of the Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) has dropped to £240 at Amazon, down from its usual £349 RRPwhich means a saving of 31% from the original price of the smart watch. Get Google’s Gemini-powered smartwatch for £240, … Read more
Add Android Authority to Google: The Pixel and I get along great, but if there’s one area where I always sigh heavily, it’s charging phones. Yes, you can splash the cash on official accessories like the Pixel Flex 67W charger ($59.99 on Amazon), a powerful USB-C adapter in its own right. But not all accessories … Read more