Pixel owners can get half off new Google Fi service, but not for long

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Google Fi, News

TL;DR A Google Fi promotion can get new subscribers who activate a Pixel on their plan half off service for 12 months. The promo applies to Fi’s Unlimited Essentials, Unlimited Standard, and Unlimited Premium plans. Act fast: the deal ends July 13. Got a Pixel? Google...

Samsung may finally fix Voice Recorder’s biggest transcription limitation

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Matt Horne / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly giving Voice Recorder a major AI upgrade, with cloud-based transcription expected to improve accuracy for difficult or lengthy recordings. Managing recordings could become much easier thanks to a new...

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold appears at the FCC ahead of August launch

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Foldable Phones, Google, Google Pixel 11, News

Credit: Android Headlines / OnLeaks TL;DR A Google Pixel phone has made a stop by the FCC. The model number is GZDQ6, which suggests this is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The documents confirm the foldable will be hearing aid compatible and will support Bluetooth, LTE,...

This Game Boy Micro-style console instantly sold out — but you get another chance to buy tonight

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | AYANEO, News

TL;DR AYANEO sorely underestimated demand of its Pocket Micro 2 handheld console, with it almost immediately selling out when sales opened late last month. The company confirms that a new production run has been planned, and pre-orders are set to open tonight. Orders...

NordVPN now offers Android users protection against malicious messages

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | News, VPN

TL;DR The NordVPN app is being updated with Message Protection, following up on the existing Call Protection feature. This feature will be available to NordVPN premium plan subscribers starting immediately. NordVPN will initially bring Message Protection to Android...