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YouTube’s video player is one of the easiest tools for publishers to use. Embedding a video can be as simple as copying and pasting a link, which is pretty convenient. However, it seems that the company has quietly made a change to how the player works on third-party websites. Users and big media have noticed this year that YouTube degraded the experience with video embeds. Videos embedded using YouTube Player for Publishers no longer link to YouTube Usually, video embeds in websites allow you to open the video player on the YouTube website by clicking on the video name. If…
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google Maps is scanning dash cam footage to help it update things like changing speed limits. Footage is licensed from companies either gathering videos themselves, or sourced from manufacturers whose users have consented to sharing. Right now the program only appears to be active in the UK. Google Maps has complied a positively bonkers amount of data. That includes not just mountains of imagery, from Street View to satellites, but databases storing information about all these streets themselves: tolls, one-way status, and more. And while all of that info adds up to making Google Maps…
Huawei announced its Mate 70 series of flagship smartphones quite recently. Following the launch, it was reported that the Kirin 9020 chip fuels the Huawei Mate 70 phones, but at the time, we did not know what manufacturing process was used to make it. The Huawei Mate 70 chip may surprise, as it’s not what we expected Thanks to a new report by TechInsights, we now know that SMIC used a 7nm process to make it. That is a far cry from a rumored 5nm manufacturing process, that’s for sure. It’s even a step down from a 6nm process that…
We’ve tallied all the votes and have come to a unanimous conclusion: Android Authority readers have selected the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as the best phone of 2024 and the winner of this year’s Reader’s Choice award! Out of all the amazing smartphones you can get, our readers say this one is the one you should invest in.Now that you know the Reader’s Choice award winner, you might be curious how that came to be. We’ve got all the data for you below! Elimination round: 35 enter, four leaveRyan Haines / Android AuthorityOur first round of voting happened here at Android…
AT&T is the second largest carrier in the US, and has plenty of great plans for everyone. But like all carriers, their plans can be pretty confusing. So to help you find out which of the AT&T phone plans are the best in 2024, we’re here to help. As the last thing you want to do is pay for a plan that does not meet your needs. In this article, we’re going to go over the best postpaid plan, the best plan for travelers, the best prepaid plan, and much more. So there’s something for everyone here, and you can…
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityMy KWGT foo is a little too rusty for my taste. When I was a regular Nova Launcher user, I would adorn my home screen with homemade widgets to display the time, weather, and phone vitals. One thing that I haven’t been able to do, however, is replace Google’s widgets. Although this was my initial goal, I quickly discovered that I couldn’t improve much on what was already available. But what about creating a Google widget that doesn’t yet exist?To challenge myself, I set out to create a unique widget that would allow me quick access…
Threads is testing curated profile collections for users to discover and follow interesting accounts. The new feature will suggest groups of accounts based on popular topics. These will show up when you sign up for Threads or when you’re browsing the “For You” feed. Curated collections of profiles make it easier to discover relevant content According to a new report, Threads is testing curated collections around topics like basketball, style and fashion, food, books, pop culture, and more. A “handful” of Threads community leaders curated these collections so you can find accounts you like. This will help new users who…
Lanh Nguyen / Android AuthorityThe Chromecast with Google TV and Google Streamer are great devices, and we would usually recommend that you stick to those, but there are some things to love about the Onn 4K Pro Google TV streaming box. It has some unique features you won’t find in other competitors, and it helps that you can get it for only $39 right now! Buy the Onn 4K Pro for just $39 ($10.88 off)This offer is available directly from Walmart, as this device is sold exclusively through the popular retailer. On the surface, the Onn 4K Pro looks much…
Well, the cat’s out of the bag! We finally got our first look at Samsung’s upcoming XR headset, and we’re looking forward to what the company will offer. While we don’t know too much about what it will bring, a new report says that Samsung’s XR headset will come with motion controller support. In case you don’t know, Google revealed the next frontier in XR (extended reality) technology. It announced Android XR, which is a platform that XR headset makers can load onto their devices. It’s basically like what Android is to smartphones. We don’t know too much about the…
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Foldable phones are undeniably cool. The idea of carrying a tablet-sized display that folds neatly into your pocket still amazes me. As a journalist covering consumer tech, I’ve had the privilege of using a wide range of devices. But when it comes to putting my SIM card back in my phone, the OnePlus Open has been my choice for the last year.At first, the Open seemed like the perfect companion for me. The larger screen was great for juggling documents, Excel sheets, and even unwinding with a movie on a flight. In fact, for a…