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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google Messages app finally makes it easy to see if a contact uses RCS. Contacts now have an “RCS” badge to the right of their name. This is a welcome departure from having to open a chat with each contact to see if they…

One of the many beautiful things about the indie gaming scene is that there’s always something to check out. So if you don’t fancy playing Elden Ring: Nightreign this weekend, there are plenty of other new options. To help you keep up with what’s going on in the space, here’s our weekly indie game roundup….

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a new AI-powered “Ask Play about this app” feature in the Play Store. It allows users to ask questions about apps directly within the store. Users can type custom queries or tap on suggested questions, and Google’s AI will offer helpful answers, like app usage…

A number of Sonos speakers are on sale right now at Sonos direct and Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, which is on sale for $359. This particular model is one of Sonos’ newest, and it has rarely gone on sale in the past. We enjoyed the Era 300 enough to give…

🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Samsung rolled out the One UI 8 beta just weeks after One UI 7 stable made its debut. The new beta…

It’s no secret that 28 Years Later used iPhones to shoot parts of the film. Now its director, Danny Boyle, has discussed the use of iPhones for the film in more detail with IGN. The first film in the franchise, 28 Days Later, was shot on digital video, giving it a homemade feel. Boyle explained…

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify has added video podcast recommendations to the Home screen, below shortcuts. Videos now have comment threads and links to more content, similar to YouTube. Some users complain that these new features move too far from the core music experience. Spotify made its name as the be-all and end-all…

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Honorable Mentions Photograph: Parker Hall There are a lot of great soundbars out there, and we don’t have room to feature them all. Here are some others you might want to consider. LG’s S95TR for $1,000-1,500: LG’s 9.1.5-channel soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn’t perform as well as Samsung’s flagship Q990 series, but it could be…

When I woke up yesterday morning, I didn’t expect the One UI 8 beta to be waiting for me on my Galaxy S25. Yet, that’s precisely what happened. So, with my coffee in one hand and my S25 in the other, I spent my Wednesday morning downloading Samsung’s latest beta software. One UI 8 isn’t…