Closed foldables cause Android Auto calls to fail: Moto and Google are investigating

androidcentral.com Oct 1, 2026

Closed foldables cause Android Auto calls to fail: Moto and Google are investigating

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Oct 1, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Motorola and Google are investigating a bug that prevents Android Auto from completing voice‑initiated calls when a foldable phone is closed. Users of the Moto Razr Ultra 2025 and other Gemini‑enabled devices reported that the system pulls up the contact but never dials unless the device is opened. The problem was first noted on Reddit and later echoed on Google’s support forums and Motorola’s community pages. A workaround discovered by a Reddit user involves disabling the Gemini AI assistant and reverting to the legacy Google Assistant, which restores call functionality regardless of the phone’s state. Both companies have reached out to affected owners for diagnostic data and promise a software fix in an upcoming update in the next quarterly release.

💡 Why It Matters

· Drivers relying on hands‑free calling may be forced to expose their premium foldables, undermining the convenience that Android Auto promises.

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Vibe coding brings OG Halo ports to PS5, web browsers, and other…

Community developers have ported Halo: Combat Evolved to multiple platforms, including web browsers, Android, Linux, PS4, PS5, and even the Nintendo 3DS. The ports preserve full multiplayer and campaign modes, with PS users requiring a jailbroken console. New mods and a Halo 3 port for PC are emerging, and a 128‑player mode for Halo CE is in development. AI tools like Claude’s Opus 5.5 and recent decompilation efforts have lowered barriers, enabling rapid expansion of the game’s reach.

💡 The rapid, AI‑driven spread of a classic title across unconventional devices demonstrates how community innovation can extend a game's lifespan and challenge traditional platform boundaries.

androidcentral.com · Oct 1

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets are thinner, faster and more expensive

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus, both powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset. The Ultra sports a 14.6‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 5.1 mm thickness, while the Plus offers a 12.6‑inch panel. Each tablet includes an 11,600‑mAh (Ultra) or 10,600‑mAh (Plus) battery, 45 W charging, and an in‑display fingerprint sensor. Prices start at $1,400 for the Ultra and $1,200 for the Plus, with availability from October 7.

💡 Samsung’s new tablets push the limits of thinness and battery endurance, challenging competitors to match its blend of performance and portability. The inclusion of preloaded Adobe Photoshop and AI features signals a shift toward professional‑grade mobile workflows.

9to5google.com · Sep 30

Google Antigravity Googlebook app hits the Play Store

Google has released Antigravity, its agent‑first development platform, on the Play Store for Android devices running the new Googlebook OS. Version 2.0, unveiled at I/O 2026, provides a “mission control” interface that lets developers create, steer and customize autonomous background agents. After debuting on macOS, Windows and Linux, the Android build offers a native UI that interacts with the Linux environment built into Googlebook laptops, enabling app creation and deployment directly on the device. The package com.google.android.apps.antigravity ships as version 2026.09.23.988012583 and is currently limited to Googlebook hardware, though its compatibility with tablets, foldables and phones remains unconfirmed. Google also promotes a CLI install via the Googlebook terminal and supports parallel Linux installations of Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex today.

💡 By putting a full‑stack agent development suite on a mobile OS, Google lets developers prototype autonomous services directly on the hardware they’ll eventually ship, accelerating the rollout of AI‑driven features.

tbsnews.net · Sep 30

Honor showcases Robot Phone, announces Magic9 Pro arrival in Bangladesh

Honor Bangladesh unveiled its Robot Phone and confirmed the upcoming launch of the Magic9 Pro during the Honor Connect event at Dhaka’s United Convention Centre on 29 September. The Robot Phone, promoted as a camera that can be positioned anywhere, was demonstrated by filmmaker Raihan Rafi, who highlighted its potential for unconventional shooting angles. The Magic9 Pro, a flagship smartphone co‑developed with cinema‑camera specialist Arri, had already debuted globally on 28 September and will reach the Bangladeshi market in the next few months. Honor also introduced a corporate logo and reiterated its “Dare to Be” philosophy, emphasizing an ecosystem of phones, tablets, wearables, laptops and TVs. Local partner Smart Technologies (BD) Limited noted that Honor’s manufacturing in Bangladesh meets standards.

💡 By merging cinematic‑grade imaging with a modular phone platform, Honor turns Bangladesh into a proving ground for AI‑driven content creation, potentially redefining local media production workflows.

9to5google.com · Sep 30

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is down to the price of a…

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available on Amazon for $1,350, a one‑day‑only discount from its usual $1,500 price. The unlocked model comes only in mint with 256 GB storage. The deal includes trade‑in options that can reduce the price by up to $575. The Fold 7 lacks the newer Fold 8 Ultra’s larger battery and anti‑reflective display but remains a compelling foldable at a price close to current flagship smartphones. The offer ends today or when sold out.

💡 The price cut makes foldables accessible to a broader audience, challenging the perception that bendable phones are premium, niche devices. This move could accelerate mainstream adoption and pressure competitors to offer more aggressive pricing.

9to5google.com · Sep 30

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series goes official from $1,199 with Photoshop pre-installed

Samsung launched its Galaxy Tab S12 series, comprising the 12‑plus and 12‑Ultra models, on October 7 in United States. Both tablets feature vapor‑chamber cooling, IP68 dust‑and‑water resistance, and ship with One UI 9 based on Android 17, promising seven years of OS and security updates. The devices are powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, an upgrade over the previous generation, and retain the S Pen with keyboard accessories. Notably, Samsung pre‑installed Adobe Photoshop with S Pen optimization and offers four months of free access, alongside trial versions of Notability, Goodnotes, LumaFusion, Notion and a six‑month Google AI Pro Gemini boost. Prices start at $1,199 for Tab S12+ and $1,399 for Ultra, the latter $100 higher than last year, and no cellular variant is still offered for Ultra.

💡 By bundling Photoshop and other creator apps, Samsung turns the Tab S12 into a plug‑and‑play workstation, targeting professionals who would otherwise need a laptop.