Late last year, Reddit introduced its AI-powered search tool, . Now, the company plans to make the feature even more prominent by adding it into Reddit’s main sitewide search, CEO Steve Huffman said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call. “We are now working to integrate it into Reddit core search experience to further streamline the … Read more
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR With One UI 7 finally rolling out widely, many Galaxy S24 Ultra owners are voicing their displeasure with the status bar in the new update. There is more blank space in the top corners, which works well for phones with rounded corners but not for phones with sharper corners, … Read more
— Google’s Chrome browser, a cornerstone of the company’s dominance in web search, has become a potential acquisition target as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) pushes for remedies in its antitrust case against Google. OpenAI, Perplexity, and Yahoo have all expressed interest in acquiring Chrome if Google is forced to divest the browser. Why … Read more
— Google is set to introduce new paid tiers for its Gemini Advanced AI services, according to recent reports. Currently, Gemini Advanced is available through the Google One AI Premium plan, priced at $19.99 per month. The new tiers, tentatively named “Premium Plus AI” and “Premium AI Pro,” were discovered in the code of the … Read more
Amazon is replacing its Android-based FireOS with a new Linux-based operating system called Vega. This changes Amazon’s smart device ecosystem, aiming to reduce reliance on Google’s Android platform. Luckily, Vega OS is already in use on devices like the Echo Show 5 and Echo Hub, with plans to introduce it to Amazon’s TV streaming devices … Read more
Central Phoenix welcomes the grand opening of Element Nail Bar, a new luxury nail salon located at 6022 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The establishment offers a unique blend of creativity, relaxation, and cleanliness, providing residents of the Valley with an unparalleled nail care experience. Element Nail Bar aims to set a new standard … Read more
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working to improve Android phone multitasking by enabling any app to open in a bubble and making them accessible from a new bubble bar. The bubble bar, combined with the “bubble anything” feature, would allow users to easily open and switch between more than two apps, unlike … Read more
— Google has officially rebranded Project IDX as Firebase Studio. This transition integrates IDX more deeply into the Firebase ecosystem, offering developers enhanced AI-powered tools and streamlined workflows. Google Labs has been around since the dawn of Google Bard, Google’s response to Bing Chat, but most people don’t know that Google’s Test Kitchen reveals the … Read more
Lenovo is launching its next Legion tablet, one of the few Android gaming devices from a major manufacturer. The expected launch is for May 2025. Lenovo, the parent company of Motorola, operates successfully across consumer, business, and gaming markets — a unique achievement in the tech industry. While advanced Android gaming devices have historically been … Read more
Custom Widget Preview Hey there, fellow Android developers! 👋 Today I’m excited to share another addition to my series on building scalable and reusable components in Jetpack Compose. If you’ve been following along, you know I’m passionate about creating components that aren’t just functional, but also maintainable and easy to integrate into different projects. Above … Read more