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Is the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 actually a good upgrade from the G5? I crunched the numbers Aug 15, 2026 — 7:00 AM ET Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series last week, powered by its new Tensor G6 processor.

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Android Authority ·4 min. ago

Your Pixel could soon help you diagnose issues with calls, mobile data, and Wi-Fi

Your Pixel could soon help you diagnose issues with calls, mobile data, and Wi-Fi Aug 17, 2026 — 2:52 AM ET - Google is working on a new “Connectivity health” feature for Pixel devices.

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Android Authority ·4 min. ago

Anthropic reveals how Claude secretly watermarks AI-written text

Anthropic reveals how Claude secretly watermarks AI-written text Aug 17, 2026 — 3:33 AM ET - Anthropic has revealed how Claude’s text watermark system will work.

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Android Authority ·4 min. ago

Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3 takes cell network security to the next level

Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3 takes cell network security to the next level Aug 17, 2026 — 4:43 AM ET - Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 3 introduces a SIM security timeline to track and store records of modem-detected threats, such as…

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Android Authority ·4 min. ago

I replaced Duolingo with Gemini, and it’s (almost) the perfect alternative

I replaced Duolingo with Gemini, and it’s (almost) the perfect alternative Aug 17, 2026 — 5:00 AM ET I’ve seen a few of my colleagues ditch Duolingo over recent years, and I can’t blame them.

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Android Authority ·4 min. ago

Pixels could soon get AI-powered 'Battery Usage Summaries'

Pixels could soon get AI-powered 'Battery Usage Summaries' Aug 17, 2026 — 5:00 AM ET - Google is working on a new AI-powered “Battery Usage Summaries” feature for Pixel devices.

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Androidcentral ·3 hr. ago

Google Pixel 12 Pro Fold: Everything we know so far and want to see

Google made a few changes to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and the result is a foldable that's lighter, faster, and has a better main camera than last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

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Android Authority ·3 hr. ago

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is a surprisingly feature-packed update

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is a surprisingly feature-packed update Aug 16, 2026 — 11:20 PM ET - Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 has been released with the new Quick Settings layout editor, more granular theming controls, expanded…

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Android Authority ·3 hr. ago

Google quietly resurrects a Pixel gesture we first spotted over a year ago

Google quietly resurrects a Pixel gesture we first spotted over a year ago Aug 17, 2026 — 12:40 AM ET - Google seems to be still working on its long-awaited double-tap-to-lock feature for Pixel phones.