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Credit: Samsung TL;DR Evidence of a new multi-folding device from Xiaomi has surfaced. This device sports the model number 2608BPX34C. It’s rumored to have around the same dimensions as Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold. At the beginning of December, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold. It’s only been a few days since then, but it…

Credit: Samsung Are you looking for a great gaming monitor? A couple of great deals came across my desk today, and they are looking like great options. Whether you prefer a smaller screen or a huge curved one, these deals are both excellent. Buy the Samsung Odyssey G91F 49-inch Curved Gaming Monitor for $699.99 ($300…

TL;DR Google settled a lawsuit over monopolizing Android app distribution for $700 million in 2023. Payouts should start this spring, with affected users eligible for at least $2 via Venmo or PayPal. Payouts will mostly be automatic, but users who can’t receive automatic payments have other options. A couple of years ago, Google settled a…

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The timer, stopwatch, and media controls now work with AOD on Pixel Watches. The update appears to be rolling out with Google Clock version 6.11. Google has started rolling out an update for the Pixel Watches. This latest update appears to bring always-on support for more experiences….

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a convenient, super-compact device that captures excellent video. It’s also pricey at $749.99, though. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing one in hopes of finding a good deal, today is your day! Buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for just $529.99…

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some YouTube Music Premium users say downloaded tracks won’t play and get stuck loading, while streaming still works. Complaints on Google’s support forum and Reddit indicate that the issue occurs only on Android devices. There’s no fix yet, and TeamYouTube has asked people to submit feedback. Just as…

TL;DR Gemini for Home’s official list of supported devices only covers first-party Google Home and Nest hardware. Users are seeing Gemini replace Google Assistant on speaker and display models from Insignia and Lenovo. The new models gaining Gemini support were released in 2018 and 2019, and have been discontinued. Gemini for Home is rolling out…

Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR The altest Gboard beta is showing new Expressive settings UI and updated emoji tab colors. These features largely match redesigns we previously spotted in testing, though there has been at least one change between then and now. The new UI is currently only available on Android 16 devices…

TL;DR Google Play Books is turning 15 this weekend following its inception in 2010 and rebrand in 2012. To celebrate, Google is giving away 15x Play Points on Play Books purchases through December 7. That’s a reward of 15 points per dollar spent for every Play Points user on any level. Google’s Play Store is…

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is partnering with Baby Three to offer limited-time blind box plushies at its Times Square and Alderwood Mall locations. Eight different plush designs will be available, sold through vending machines for $25 while supplies last. The event runs December 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with…