Don’t tell Nintendo: There’s a new Switch emulator on Android
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Citron is a new Nintendo Switch emulator available now in early access. It appears to be a Yuzu fork, with some new features and optimizations. The project claims to be for homebrew games only, but that’s unlikely to keep it safe from Nintendo’s lawyers. Nintendo has been on a […]
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The Pixel Tablet finally gets Google VPN support in Android 15 QPR2
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR With the upcoming Android 15 QPR2 release, the VPN by Google service will likely be available for the Pixel Tablet. VPN by Google is the replacement to Google One’s VPN service and is available exclusively for free on the Pixel 7 and later. The service originally didn’t support […]
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Ahead of Black Friday, Mint Mobile is offering 3 months service for just $30 a month!
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Traditional postpaid plans have seen significant price increases over the last few years leaving many of us turning toward prepaid carriers as a way to save money. One of the best-known options is Mint Mobile. The carrier offers some of the cheapest pricing available for those who only need a […]
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Here are the best Google Play apps and games of 2024
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced the best Play Store apps and games of 2024. The best overall app was Partiful, while AFK Journey was awarded the best game. Google also dished out awards for the best multi-device apps and other categories. Google has an annual tradition of awarding the best […]
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When to call and not to call: Ex-rep shares tips on how to deal with your carrier’s customer support
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR An alleged ex-customer care representative has shared tips on when to call customer service and when not to call them. The Reddit post mentions that calling on a weekend afternoon is the worst and can result in hours of waiting while calling on a weekday afternoon will give […]
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What can we expect from 5.5G and 6G in the US? An early look at what’s next for mobile tech
The 5G revolution continues as more carriers across the globe gradually roll out updates to their networks, though many regions in the US and beyond still lack reliable 5G access. Although the technology isn’t yet as ubiquitous as LTE, progress marches on, with the next big evolutionary steps in mobile technology just around the corner. […]
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PDFgear, the free PDF editor, is now on Android
Even though everyone uses PDFs, it’s surprisingly difficult to find a free or even affordable PDF editor. While PDF viewers are a dime a dozen, if you need even the most basic editing feature, your only option is to shell out on an expensive one-time payment or subscription plan. There are a handful of free […]
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Myth-busting: Do you really need to restart your phone regularly?
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It seems to be a universally accepted fact that you should restart your smartphone regularly. Almost every source, from manufacturers and service providers to tech experts and journalists, advises you to do it, and many modern handsets even have a feature to automate regular restarts. But is it true? Have […]
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Apple may have not given up on TV sets
Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Steve Jobs planned to reinvent the TV industry by introducing an Apple-branded model, but he passed away before the project materialized. A new report suggests the company may reconsider releasing its own TV set rather than sticking to streaming boxes. Apple is currently focused on its iPad-like smart home […]
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ChatGPT’s Live Video feature could be inching towards broader rollout
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI had demoed live vision capabilities in the Advanced Voice Mode within ChatGPT but had not shared a release timeline beyond the alpha version. We spotted strings that suggest that the feature, which could be called “Live camera,” could soon be released in ChatGPT’s beta version. Many people heavily […]
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