Does the Pixel 11 series support DSDA? Here’s what we found
MediaTek inside, but the Dual-SIM Dual-Active dream is officially dead.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Smart Software, Small Upgrade
Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.
Source: WIRED
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US charges Iranian hackers over $3.4 billion intellectual property theft
The U.S. has charged 17 Iranians, alleged members of a hacking-for-hire company called Mabna Institute, involved in years-long operations that stole data from American organizations. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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Don’t panic if your Pixel Watch 5 isn’t connecting yet — it will soon
Google says it's in the process of distributing updates that'll allow the Pixel Watch 5 to pair with Android phones the way it's supposed to.
Source: Android Authority
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Google Maps navigation glitch is driving Android Automotive users crazy
This Google Maps bug is trapping Android Automotive users in endless rerouting loop.
Source: Android Authority
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Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite drops 29% in its best Amazon deal yet!
Amazon just cut the Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite to $84.99, a record low for the colorful smart lamp with voice control.
Source: Android Authority
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Amazon is giving Fire TV owners Alexa Plus for free, no Prime membership required
Amazon is giving away Alexa Plus access to Fire TV users for free, after the assistant's usage reportedly doubled.
Source: Android Authority
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First look: Gemini could soon remember details from your screenshots with one tap
A new share sheet shortcut could let Gemini automatically memorize details from photos.
Source: Android Authority
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Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?
Overwhelmed theater apps and a scarcity mindset around exclusive big-screen formats for blockbusters like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey have led to the “concertification” of movies.
Source: WIRED
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Pixel 11 Pro’s telephoto camera has an upgrade Google forgot to mention
As spotted by a Reddit user who already has their Pixel 11 Pro, the phone's telephoto camera can focus on closer subjects than the 10 Pro's.
Source: Android Authority
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Snapseed for Android could soon become a pro photographer’s best friend with LUT support
Google is testing custom .cube LUT support and a new Motion Blur tool in Snapseed for Android. Here is an early look at both of them!
Source: Android Authority
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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (August 19)
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
Source: Android Authority
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Password spraying attacks surge 155x as hackers exploit MFA gaps
Huntress observed a 155x increase in password spraying attacks in H1 2026, including a campaign that generated more than 81 million login attempts in two weeks. The attacks exploited legacy authentication and gaps in MFA policies that left some login flows unprotected. [...]
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Someone ported this classic Xbox 360 game to Android, and it runs on budget devices
You don't need cutting-edge hardware to play this Skate 3 fan port on your Android device.
Source: Android Authority
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The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
Source: WIRED
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Microsoft fixes known issue causing Windows Defender crashes
Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused Windows Defender to crash after a recent security update, resulting in 0xc0000005 access violation errors on some affected systems. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend
I tested the top-of-the-line Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on my Victorian home, and it was an unmitigated disaster.
Source: WIRED
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‘Your Excel Skills Suck’: The Power Users Turning Spreadsheets Into a Spectator Sport
Data and finance professionals are competing in Excel obstacle courses—amassing huge followings and keeping the Microsoft program relevant.
Source: WIRED
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