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Locked device? No problem, as Android could automate tasks anyway

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google has been pushing agentic AI in 2026, as it unveiled Gemini Intelligence earlier this year to proactively accomplish tasks across your apps. Now, it looks like Google is laying the groundwork for agentic AI and screen automation functionality even when your device […]

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AppleCare One launching in the UK as theft and loss coverage expands

AppleCare One – a version of AppleCare+ that allows you to protect multiple products for a single monthly payment – is rolling out the the UK. Additionally, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss protection is also expanding from iPhone only to iPad and Apple Watch too … Standard AppleCare+ covers accidental damage as well as product

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Google could flip Watch Unlock around with a new Pixel feature

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google already lets compatible Pixel Watches help you unlock your phone through its Watch Unlock, but it looks like the company is now building the feature in reverse. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Authority Insights brings you all the latest exclusive reports,

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Best ‘Black Friday in July’ Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, $100 off AirPods, more

Update 6/24: Amazon is now offering a giant $500 price drop on the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM and the 2TB storage capacity down at $2,499 shipped. We are getting a blast of notable Apple deals this week as part of the Black Friday in July festivities, starting with some of

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Samsung could bring silicon-carbon batteries to Galaxy S27 series, but not all of them

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung has finally embraced silicon-carbon batteries, as its new foldable phones all have this technology. We’re expecting the Galaxy S27 range to adopt this new solution as well, and a Korean tipster may have revealed more details about Samsung’s plans. Tipster Lanzuk (@yeux1122)

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Facebook announces face scanning to confirm you’re a human

Meta has just announced ‘Facebook Verified,’ a new way for Facebook users to confirm they’re human by submitting a face scan to the service. Here are the details. Today alongside launching a new Facebook Seller app for iPhone, Meta has announced a new verification system for Facebook users. Facebook Verified is an optional badge you

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iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone, here’s what’s new

iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone users, and Apple’s release notes tell us exactly what to expect from the new software update. Earlier this week, Apple shipped the RC (release candidate) build of iOS 26.6 to developers and public beta testers. That means the public launch is right around the corner. We’re expecting

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9to5Mac Daily: July 24, 2026 – Apple and Ford partnership, more

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After OnePlus, Nothing could be the next brand to leave multiple global markets (Update)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Update: July 24, 2026 (1:50 PM ET): Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has now offered a response to the outlet’s report. Original article: July 24, 2026 (10:04 AM ET): All is not well with the smartphone world. Rising component prices have wreaked havoc —

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