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YouTube's playback speed controls are broken on Android (Updated: Official confirmation) YouTube's playback speed is broken on the Android app, with users reporting the issue worldwide. You can still tap and hold for 2x speed.

YouTube’s playback speed controls are broken on Android (Updated: Official confirmation) - https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-playback-speed-controls-android-broken-3584316/

T-mobile may have a new perk to keep loyal customers from switching carriers T-Mobile is reportedly offering loyal customers bill credits for 6 or 12 months to discourage them from switching to another carrier.

T-mobile may have a new perk to keep loyal customers from switching carriers - https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-loyalty-bill-credits-offer-3584330/

These $80 Windows XP Crocs just made me desperate for Android footwear Microsoft has released $80 Windows XP Crocs to celebrate its 50th Anniversary and all I want from Google now is a pair of Android Crocs.

These $80 Windows XP Crocs just made me desperate for Android footwear - https://www.androidauthority.com/windows-xp-crocs-android-crocs-3584324/

You're not going crazy: YouTube's playback speed controls are broken on Android YouTube's playback speed is broken on the Android app, with users reporting the issue worldwide. You can still tap and hold for 2x speed.

You’re not going crazy: YouTube’s playback speed controls are broken on Android - https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-playback-speed-controls-android-broken-3584316/

Someone is folding the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times live on YouTube (Updated: Speaker broken) A YouTuber is conducting a live fold test on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, aiming at folding and unfolding the device 200,000 times.

Someone is folding the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times live on YouTube (Updated: Speaker broken) - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-live-fold-test-3583522/

Save $100-$200 on most Google Pixel 9 series phones Most Google Pixel 9 series devices are on sale, saving you a Benjamin or two. Which one is best for your needs? Come in to find out.

Save $100-$200 on most Google Pixel 9 series phones - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-9a-9-9-pro-deals-3584281/

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 rugged tablet drops to new record-low price! If you want a tablet that can survive any environment, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 is among your best options, and it's cheaper than ever!

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 rugged tablet drops to new record-low price! - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-active-5-deal-3584282/

Samsung Galaxy Ring drops to its all-time low price from Prime Day The Samsung Galaxy Ring is awesome, but it is pricey. If you've been hoping to catch a good deal on it, it has never been cheaper than today.

Samsung Galaxy Ring drops to its all-time low price from Prime Day - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-ring-deal-4-3584283/

Teardown confirms Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a repair nightmare, but maybe that’s the point iFixit gives the Galaxy Z Fold 7 a poor repair score, pointing to glued-in batteries, fragile parts, and expensive screen replacements.

Teardown confirms Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a repair nightmare, but maybe that’s the point - https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-7-repair-score-ifixit-3584265/

Google didn't forget the Pixel 6 this time for the August software update The update is available for the Pixel 6 and later.

Google didn’t forget the Pixel 6 this time for the August software update - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-august-2025-pixel-update-3584218/

Don't hold your breath for OpenAI’s new model to run on your phone's Snapdragon chip The new gpt-oss-20b model from OpenAI can run on-device with Snapdragon chips, but your phone isn't powerful enough.

Don’t hold your breath for OpenAI’s new model to run on your phone’s Snapdragon chip - https://www.androidauthority.com/openai-gpt-oss-20b-qualcomm-snapdragon-launch-3584207/

Gemini storybooks let you be the star of your kids' bedtime stories Get started creating some custom stories about your kid's favorite stuff — or even starring them as a character — with Gemini storybooks.

Gemini storybooks let you be the star of your kids’ bedtime stories - https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-storybook-3584181/

Nothing's latest Essential Space update is focused on sharing London-based electronics maker Nothing is rolling out a couple of new updates for Essential Space that should improve sharing.

Nothing’s latest Essential Space update is focused on sharing - https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-essential-space-sharing-update-3584186/

Ray-Ban Meta stealth stickers go viral but fail to beat safeguards A worrying number of Ray-Ban Meta owners are trying to hide the privacy light on the smart glasses, but they seem to be failing.

Ray-Ban Meta stealth stickers go viral but fail to beat safeguards - https://www.androidauthority.com/ray-ban-meta-hide-recording-light-3584167/

For the first time in the US, Spotify is letting your family get access to this feature Spotify is expanding access to its Audiobook Plus and Audiobook Plus for Plan Members add-ons to users in the US.

For the first time in the US, Spotify is letting your family get access to this feature - https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-audiobook-plus-us-rollout-3584113/

Google could fix one of the most annoying things about switching from a Galaxy to a Pixel phone Switching from a Samsung phone to a Pixel phone will be less painful in the future for three-button navigation bar lovers. Here's how.

Google could fix one of the most annoying things about switching from a Galaxy to a Pixel phone - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-flip-navigation-bar-rumor-3584159/

Don't look now, but Roku's got its own streaming service You won't find the same breadth of content as with some of its more premium peers, but at this price, what have you got to lose?

Don’t look now, but Roku’s got its own streaming service - https://www.androidauthority.com/roku-howdy-3584127/

Verizon is offering a NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for free, if you qualify Verizon subscribers will soon be able to get the NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for free, though not without a few hoops required first.

Verizon is offering a NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for free, if you qualify - https://www.androidauthority.com/verizon-nfl-offer-3584107/

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 problems and how to fix them We take a look at some common Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 problems and offer potential solutions on how to fix them.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 problems and how to fix them - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-problems-fixes-3479715/

Motorola Razr 2025 gets a Swarovski treatment but without the sticker shock Motorola has teamed up with jewellery brand Swarovski to create a special edition of the Razr 2025 studded with crystals.

Motorola Razr 2025 gets a Swarovski treatment but without the sticker shock - https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-razr-swarovski-special-edition-3584034/

This $249 portable projector packs Google TV and can be powered with a USB-C power bank The new $249 Aurzen BOOM Air portable projector features built-in Google TV, Dolby Audio, and compatibility with USB-C power banks.

This $249 portable projector packs Google TV and can be powered with a USB-C power bank - https://www.androidauthority.com/aurzen-boom-air-google-tv-projector-3583889/

This smart 4-camera kit doesn’t need a subscription and watches your whole yard in stunning 4K Get true home protection with the Botslab W510 smart AI-powered cam kit — no cloud cost or wiring headaches needed.

This smart 4-camera kit doesn’t need a subscription and watches your whole yard in stunning 4K - https://www.androidauthority.com/botslab-4k-pt-battery-4-cam-kit-3583619/

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has solved the wrong problem I absolutely adore the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — but I won't buy one. I won't because the fundamental problem of foldables still exists.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has solved the wrong problem - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-problem-3579973/

Want faster charging on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra? Prepare to be disappointed. A Samsung exec previously told us that the Galaxy Tab S11 series is on the way, and a regulatory filing has revealed a key detail.

Want faster charging on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra? Prepare to be disappointed. - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-charging-release-3584022/

It's official: More Galaxy devices will soon get One UI 8 One UI 8 is expanding to more Galaxy devices, including the S24 and S23 series, with a wider stable release coming soon. Check out details!

It’s official: More Galaxy devices will soon get One UI 8 - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-one-ui-8-rollout-plans-3584052/

Bad news: Google may delay the release of some of its most anticipated Pixel devices Google may be facing supply chain issues, which could delay the release of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a.

Bad news: Google may delay the release of some of its most anticipated Pixel devices - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-watch-4-buds-2a-delayed-leak-3584043/

Fitbit promised better sleep tracking with new update, but users say it got worse Fitbit is changing how it calculates sleep duration, but many users have complained of the tracking actually getting worse instead of better.

Fitbit promised better sleep tracking with new update, but users say it got worse - https://www.androidauthority.com/fitbit-sleep-tracking-update-3583965/

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Google Pixel Watch right now Thinking about buying the Pixel Watch 3? Here’s why waiting for the Pixel Watch 4 launch might be worth considering.

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Google Pixel Watch right now - https://www.androidauthority.com/dont-buy-google-pixel-watch-3-right-now-3583901/

Google Contacts' new Material 3 Expressive look is rolling out, here's what's different The Google Contacts app is getting a new Material 3 Expressive redesign, with a new card-like UI across multiple tabs and pages.

Google Contacts’ new Material 3 Expressive look is rolling out, here’s what’s different - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-contacts-material-3-expressive-rollout-3583994/

Will Samsung revive the bundled charger? We might have an answer. One of Samsung's cheapest phones has leaked online via a retailer, but will it come with a charger as claimed in an earlier leak?

Will Samsung revive the bundled charger? We might have an answer. - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a17-price-leak-charger-3583955/