- + Deal: Turn any old electronics smart with this Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip—Credit: Kasa Turning your house into a smart home can get expensive very quickly. Not to mention, there may be some regular appliances you al...
- + Google’s latest Easter egg invites you to try your luck at Squid Game’s Red Light, Green Light game—Google’s got a new Easter egg for the season two release of Squid Game. Search for “squid game” to play an in-browser version of Red Light, Green Li...
- + Gemini could soon give you more control over potentially unwanted output (APK teardown)—Google could be about to give users new settings to control Gemini responses. This “content filter” would presumably offer control over the extent t...
- + Save 33% on this ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-inch portable monitor!—Credit: ASUS Having a second monitor is fantastic, especially when you’re trying to get work done and can benefit from the extra screen real ...
- + One of Android’s best 2024 features is finally arriving on Nothing phones—Nothing smartphones started receiving Android 15 via Nothing OS 3.0 stable earlier this month. Devices that have upgraded can now begin taking advan...
- + Samsung’s Exynos ambitions are feeling less and less Galaxy S25-dependent—Our chances of getting an Exynos 2500-powered Galaxy S25 feel increasingly shaky as reports instead focus on other plans for the chip. Samsung may i...
- + Google TV Streamer tips and tricks: Make the most out of your streamer!—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer was one of the more surprising new products we saw from Google in 2024. Goo...
- + 6 trends to expect from flagship Android phones in 2025—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The first wave of next-generation Android phones has launched, with major Chinese players like HONOR, O...
- + Galaxy S25 Slim’s camera bump could be smaller, thanks to this new camera zoom tech—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim is rumored to feature ALoP technology. ALoP, i.e., All Lenses on Pri...
- + Here’s why Apple won’t make its own search engine to compete against Google—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple receives billions from Google for using Google Search as the default on iPhones, a declarator...
- + Apple’s bezel-less iPhone dream continues to face significant challenges—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple’s rumored bezel-less iPhone was expected to be released in 2025 or 2026, but the display tech...
- + Three Ultra camera phones are coming in 2025, and here’s what to expect—Credit: Harley Maranan / Android Authority A leaker has revealed apparent camera specs for three upcoming Ultra smartphones. These specs ...
- + This popular brand is already selling MagSafe-ready Galaxy S25 cases—Credit: https://go.skimresources.com/?id=74660X1524607&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdbrand.com%2Fshop%2Fdevices%2Fgalaxy-s25-series-cases%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOo...
- + New Samsung budget phone leaks: 2018 called and wants its design back—Credit: Android Headlines Renders purportedly showing the Samsung Galaxy M16 have appeared online. The images show a phone with a thick...
- + We might get our first glimpse at the Galaxy Ring 2 very soon—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Samsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy Ring 2 at the upcoming Unpacked event. The smart ring i...
- + A new One UI 7 beta rumor is here to dampen your Christmas spirits—Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority Samsung could end up skipping the One UI 7 beta rollout for other Galaxy phones. According t...
- + One UI 7 is adding even more continuity features between your Galaxy phone and Galaxy Book—Samsung is introducing a new camera continuity feature in its upcoming One UI 7 update. Camera continuity lets you take photos and scan documents on...
- + One UI 7 lets you stop HDR photos from making your screen super bright—One UI 7 will let you stop HDR photos from making your Galaxy phone’s screen become super bright. This is because the “Super HDR” toggle in One UI 7...
- + Google can’t be serious about the Pixel’s 10x zoom if it keeps it hidden—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Ever since the Pixel 7 series was announced back in 2022, there’s one button I’ve wanted the Google...
- + Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (December 25)—Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tabl...
- + One UI 7 will make it easier to filter notifications that aren’t important—The latest One UI 7 beta release has added a new “filter notifications” feature. This feature filters notifications that are less important to you a...
- + The best phones I’m looking forward to in 2025—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority 2024 is almost behind us, so it’s time to take a look at the year ahead. I’m excited about 2025 and a...
- + These are our picks for the best Android apps of 2024—The year is drawing to a close, and that means it’s time for our best Android apps of 2024 breakdown. It’s been an incredible year for tech in gener...
- + Google Nexus phones ranked from worst to best—Google Pixel phones are favorites here at Android Authority , offering great cameras, plenty of AI tricks, and some exclusive software features . T...
- + Botslab G980H review: Should you buy it?—Should you buy the Botslab G980H? [Category: Reviews]
- + Santa Claus is coming to town and you can now track him on Google—Credit: Google Google’s annual Santa Tracker is now live. The website shows a live map of Santa’s journey from the North Pole to your ho...
- + Santa Clause is coming to town and you can now track him on Google—Credit: Google Google’s annual Santa Tracker is now live. The website shows a live map of Santa’s journey from the North Pole to your ho...
- + What ringtone are you using on your phone?—What’s the most important step you take to customize your phone ? Maybe you go with a stylish case ? Do you like to keep changing things up with a ...
- + Save 50% on the Google Nest Audio while you can—Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority Are you looking for a great smart speaker? The Google Nest Audio is still our favorite one. Competitors...
- + Google Drive speeds up your access to uploaded videos—Google Drive is getting some upgrades to how it handles video files Uploaded videos no longer need to complete a processing step before you’re able ...
- + Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrades could convince you to ditch the DSLR—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone 18 Pro will feature variable aperture tech with aperture b...
- + The hottest charger deals for the home and car—Credit: Anker Battery anxiety is no joke! Our smart devices and accessories are an important part of our lives. You want to make sure nothing...
- + Have foldables already peaked? Samsung reportedly dials back targets—Samsung’s shifting output targets for 2025 will reportedly favor traditional flagships over foldables. Rather than the 8.2 million target for the Fo...
- + The Motorola Edge 2024 is $250 off and at a record-low price—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority If you’re looking for an affordable handset, we usually wouldn’t recommend the Motorola Edge 2024. Its...
- + WhatsApp’s latest update is ready to help you get the holiday party started—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The latest WhatsApp update adds the party popper as the seventh default emoji reaction. The u...
- + This brand-new chip has no little cores, could beat Snapdragon in mid-range phones (Updated)—Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 8400 smartphone processor. This is the first mid-range chips...
- + Google’s AR glasses could go up against Meta Ray-Bans with a display in 2025—Credit: Ray-Ban A rumor suggests the 2025 version of Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses could include a display. This would be a first for the popul...
- + Samsung Galaxy S25 finally gets an ETA as release date leaks—Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S25 at Unpacked on January 22. Following that, pre-orders would open ahead of a possible February 7 relea...
- + Qi2 wireless charging confusion resolved: No magnets, no logo—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Recent online discussions have questioned whether the Qi2 wireless charging logo requires the de...
- + I tried gaming on Snapdragon’s biggest rival and came away surprised—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority I was pretty impressed when I benchmarked MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 processor inside the new OPPO ...
- + Google’s Pixel Referral program is back, letting you make a nice $500—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google has relaunched its Pixel Referral Rewards program, although the landing page appears to ha...
- + Google and Apple’s unknown tracker alert needs this one big feature—Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani I love my Airtags — they’ve saved me from countless lost-and-found headaches and are a constant companion for eve...
- + Nothing’s upcoming phones could switch to Snapdragon and optical zoom cameras—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority We’ve spotted clues around three upcoming Nothing smartphones, presumably the Nothing Phone 3a, ...
- + OnePlus Watch 3 leaked render and features point to a solid Android watch upgrade—Credit: Smartprix The OnePlus Watch 3 is rumored to have a rotary dial, an updated HR sensor with ECG, and smaller bezels. It could als...
- + The ASUS ROG Ally just got a 2x FPS boost — Here’s how to turn it on—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority AFMF 2 is now available on the ASUS ROG Ally, boosting FPS on most games. The updated interpolatio...
- + The ASUS ROG Ally just got a 2x fps boost — Here’s how to turn it on—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority AFMF 2 is now available on the ASUS ROG Ally, boosting fps on most games. The updated interpolatio...
- + Don’t expect the OnePlus Open 2 to launch before this date—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The OPPO Find N5, which will likely be the OnePlus Open 2 outside China, will reportedly launch aft...
- + Dust off your Arwing because a native Star Fox 64 port just barrel-rolled onto PC—The Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64 has been decompiled and ported to PC. The project, called Starship, supports widescreen output, up to 360fps, en...
- + AT&T hopes you’ll throw out your dumb landline for this one powered by a mobile network—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T plans to retire its copper landline network by 2029, transitioning customers to the d...
- + Google doesn’t want to sell Chrome and Android, proposes swapping Google bloat for other bloat—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome and make significant changes to Android to address its sear...
- + Promoted by influencers, this popular browser extension has been a scam all along—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The PayPal Honey extension has been caught stealthily replacing YouTubers’ affiliate revenue co...
- + Many more carriers now support RCS messaging on iPhones in the US—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple has updated its list of US carriers that support RCS messaging functionality. The list incl...
- + This brand-new chip has no little cores, could beat Snapdragon in mid-range phones—Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 8400 smartphone processor. This is the first mid-range chips...
- + Your X subscription just went up…by a lot!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority X Premium Plus subscription costs in the US are rising from $16 to $22 per month, with the ann...
- + Apple’s smart home renaissance includes a Face ID doorbell—Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Apple is reportedly working on a Face ID-enabled doorbell. The device would be able to unlock ...
- + I’m addicted to customizing my home screen with KWGT—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority One of the long-standing reasons that fans stick with Android over iOS is because of the customiza...
- + This silly Pixel 9 camera feature has made my day over and over again—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority When the Pixel 9 series was announced, one of the camera features I thought I’d rarely, if ever, u...
- + iPad apps being better than Android tablet apps is such a bad myth, if you ask me—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s been 13 years since I held my first Android tablet, the Acer Iconia A100, and in those 13 years...
- + Qualcomm’s grip weakens as big players look elsewhere for 5G modems—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Android Authority’s latest Pixel leak reveals that, given its choice, Google isn’t opting for Samsu...
- + If I were buying an older flagship phone, this is the one I’d get—I’m always asked which phone someone should buy. It’s not always phrased exactly that way — sometimes, the question is which phone is my favorite, but...
- + Google puts the cherry on its year-end recaps with this Year in Search 2024 Doodle—As 2024 draws to a close Google is all about its year-end recaps. We’ve already seen recaps for YouTube Music, Photos, Play Store apps, and more. ...
- + Apple AirTag 4-Pack drops back to its all-time low price—Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority The Apple AirTags have saved me from losing important items countless times. I have some attached to my ...
- + Google Photos finally shows album info for pictures and videos—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Photos app now shows you which albums a picture or video belongs to on the informati...
- + Latest Samsung Galaxy S25 leak raises RAM concerns—Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is expected to launch in late January. Leaks have already suggested that this year Samsung could introduce a 16GB RAM ti...
- + Console deals frenzy: Save on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR2—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Whether you’re trying to upgrade your winter holidays, or have been thinking of getting a good consol...
- + Google is officially opening up Android Auto to weather apps, but you don’t have to wait—Google has added Weather to its list of supported app categories for Android Auto and Android Automotive. Weather apps let you see weather info rele...
- + The amazing Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones plummet to a new record-low price!—The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are not only our favorite headphones around, but most of the industry would agree that they are the best headphones for...
- + Google quietly solves a common photo issue for iOS to Android switchers—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google has updated the Android Switch app to make moving burst photos from iOS to Pixel devices eas...
- + Android Automotive is getting better multi-user support and a revamped media player app—Google has documented what changes are coming to the next version of Android Automotive. Android Automotive 24Q4 will introduce features like concur...
- + Zelle and America’s biggest banks are being sued for putting your funds at risk—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The CFPB has filed a lawsuit against Zelle and three major US banks, alleging that they failed ...
- + Do prepaid carriers have domestic roaming? Surprisingly, yes, but it’s not so straightforward—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Over the years, I’ve heard many misconceptions about prepaid carriers — claims such as you can’t ge...
- + Game achievements are getting prime real estate on the Play Store (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Play Store will soon show gaming achievements on game listings. Google Play Games ...
- + The Play Store may be about to make waves with these UI tweaks (APK teardown)—The Play Store shows evidence of work in progress on a few new visual changes. Wavy progress bars, blue review stars, font changes, and new warning ...
- + Latest Samsung Galaxy S25 leak gives biggest wireless charging clue yet—Credit: X/@Jukanlosreve A leaker has posted an image of a Spigen case for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on X. If real, it reveals that t...
- + Holiday bound? Here’s how I prepared my smart home before leaving—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The holidays are here, and as I grabbed my suitcase to pack for my yearly trip to see family, there ...
- + TikTok ban timeline: Is this the end of the revolutionary platform?—TikTok has been one of the most popular apps in the world for nearly half a decade now. It has fundamentally reshaped the way millions of people consu...
- + Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is a fun, bold budget phone but it has one big drawback for folks like me—Ever since features like replaceable batteries disappeared from smartphones, we’ve been begging for someone to bring them back. Some have tried, like ...
- + With AI at the forefront, TECNO’s new image processing solutions will take your smartphone photography to the next level—TECNO Future Lens 2024 While smartphone camera hardware keeps getting better, there’s a limit to how much can be packed into a phone before it be...
- + How thin is the Galaxy S25 Slim? We now have a better idea.—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim will be under 7mm in thickness. This would be sig...
- + Birth of the web: Today’s the anniversary of the first website going live—Credit: CERN The first website and server were set live by Tim Berners-Lee on December 20, 1990. The site was initially only available ...
- + You’ve heard of laptops with folding screens, but this one has a rollable screen—Credit: Evan Blass/LeakMail A trusted leaker has posted images showing what could be the first laptop with a rollable screen. The new Len...
- + Google Photos is getting ready to roll out its new ‘Quick Edit’ sharing feature—Google is testing a new Quick Edit page in the Google Photos app that appears when you tap the share button on an image. The Quick Edit page has but...
- + Projector deals: Upgrade your movie nights with this NEBULA sale!—Credit: Anker via Amazon TVs are great, but there is something magical about projectors that can’t be matched. These will turn a regular movi...
- + Android Auto adds a little splash of color, just in time for the holidays—Android Auto is finally embracing the Material You aesthetic. Google’s new Android Auto 13.4 update lets your phone share its wallpaper accent color...
- + Google Street View may have helped solve a gruesome crime—Credit: Google/El Pais Google Street View images may form critical evidence in a homicide investigation. One of the two key images in t...
- + This amazingly thin Baseus Power Bank is 35% off!—Credit: Baseus Just take a look at this power bank! The Baseus Blade 2 Power Bank is easily the thinnest battery pack I’ve seen, and right no...
- + Google quietly made it easier for new developers to release apps on the Play Store—Google has lowered the number of people who have to test an Android app before it can be released on the Play Store. Now, a minimum of 12 people hav...
- + Google accused of lowering the bar for how reviewers rate Gemini output—Google has recently revised how it instructs contractors to evaluate AI responses. Reviewers are now less able to decline to offer feedback because ...
- + Chrome may be deploying a new tool to combat scammers—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A Chrome Canary flag appears to be a new scam detection feature. The tool uses AI to analyze ...
- + Hot deal: The Apple iPad 10th Generation drops to its all-time low—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority While famous for their higher price tags, some Apple products are actually getting pretty competitive i...
- + Smart home users may soon be able to turn off Thread credential backup (APK teardown)—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google is working on giving users more control over their Thread credentials. Users will be a...
- + Android 16 will let apps block AI writing tools—Android 16 is introducing a new WritingTools API. The WritingTools API lets apps opt out of writing tools that enable keyboards to replace the user’...
- + Task scams are on the rise: Here’s how to protect yourself from them—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Task scams are on the rise. According to the FTC , the number of them increased from 5,000 in 2023...
- + More Android phones can now start using Google’s version of Apple Handoff—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google is expanding the rollout of cross-device services to more Android phones. The feature allo...
- + The best apps for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6—The Samsung Z Galaxy Fold 6 is a fairly unique phone. Not only is it one of the few foldable phones widely available across most major markets, bu...
- + Samsung reminds people it has an app store by offering three months of Peacock to Galaxy users—The Peacock app is now available on the Galaxy Store. Galaxy users can get a three-month Peacock subscription. The offer applies to new customers ...
- + OPPO tones down SuperVOOC fast charging (and is better for it)—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority SuperVOOC was once one of the fastest charging options in the smartphone space, but playing around wi...
- + Got a Samsung phone? You can now get an exclusive Squid Game season 2 sneak peek—Samsung users can get an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2. Downloading the Netflix app from the Galaxy Store will provide access to the clip. ...
- + Here’s how much Switch and Steam Deck you played this year—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Two year-end features reveal your handheld game time: Valve’s Steam Replay and the Nintendo Switch...
- + ChatGPT now has a phone number, and calling is free—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority OpenAI now offers a phone number that people from the US and Canada can call to converse with C...
- + Updated Gemini app on iOS just ran laps around Apple Intelligence—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority An update to the Gemini app on iOS brings many new features to Apple devices. This includes acc...
- + Apple probably realized an iPhone subscription service is a bad idea—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple reportedly started working on an iPhone hardware subscription service in 2022 but has now can...
- + The OPPO Find X8 Pro is an Ultra Android flagship in all but name—What I like about the OPPO Find X8 Pro [Category: Reviews, Oppo]
- + This phone can change color based on the seasons—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Realme has shown off the realme 14 Pro Plus phones. The phones offer a rear cover that changes co...
- + Android 16 Developer Preview 2 makes Google Keep a system app you can’t uninstall—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority With Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is now a system app, meaning it cann...
- + EU’s latest push could make iOS and Android besties—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The EU is pressing Apple to open up its ecosystem by letting third parties access APIs and tech...
- + Pixel throws a holiday jab at the iPhone in Google’s latest Christmas ad—Credit: Google Google’s latest holiday ad shows a Pixel comforting an iPhone that’s feeling inadequate as a Christmas gift. The campaign...
- + Samsung fires staff over leaks, but new S25 Plus and Ultra renders emerge anyway—Credit: Evan Blass Reliable tipster Evan Blass has leaked fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra renders. The images show the design d...
- + The Ember Travel Mug 2 Plus will keep your drink hot, and it’s $60 off—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I like to take my time drinking my coffee at home every morning, but that’s a luxury we can’t affor...
- + Super-charged Now Playing experience with album art & more now hitting Pixel phones—Now Playing has offered a convenient way to identify songs playing in the background with your Pixel phone. Google recently confirmed that Now Playi...
- + Awesome retro speakers from Fender and Marshall on sale!—Credit: Fender Audio While some prefer to focus on audio quality and functionality, I am a sucker for retro-looking speakers. These are more ...
- + Deal: Save $240 on the Motorola Razr Plus 2024!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Foldable flip phones are my favorite. They offer an unmatched level of pocketability in a market that i...
- + AirTag accessory extends battery life into the next decade—ElevationLab’s TimeCapsule replaces your AirTag’s button-cell battery with a pair of regular AAs. The extra capacity allows the AirTag to run for a ...
- + Android 16 DP2 lets you use your Pixel 9’s Fingerprint Unlock even when the screen is off—Google has added a new setting that lets you use your Pixel 9’s Fingerprint Unlock even when its screen is off. Previously, your Pixel 9’s screen ha...
- + Android 16 DP2 lets you use your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock even when the screen is off—Google has added a new setting that lets you use your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock even when its screen is off. Previously, your Pixel’s screen had to...
- + Nintendo Switch 2 rumors: Everything we know so far and what we want to see—Update, December 18, 2024 (5:30 PM ET): We’ve updated this Nintendo Switch 2 rumor hub with information on the console’s name, logo, dimensions, desi...
- + Android 16 DP2 adds support for 7 new emoji from Unicode 16.0—Google just released Android 16 DP2, and it includes support for 7 new emoji. The new emoji include a face with bags under the eyes, a fingerprint, ...
- + Nintendo Switch 2 mock-up gets compared to original in new hands-on video—A YouTuber appears to have gotten their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 dummy unit. The dummy unit seems to match what was revealed in recent leaks. ...
- + An Android phone maker just topped Apple in wearables (and it’s not Samsung)—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority According to the latest IDC data, global shipments of wrist-worn devices dipped slightly compare...
- + Android 16 DP2 is here, promising photo picker cloud search and more—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has released the second Android 16 developer preview today. The new software lays the fo...
- + List of all Galaxy S25 colors leaks, and they’re actually interesting this year—Credit: Android Headlines Reliable leaker Evan Blass has posted lists of what he says are all Samsung Galaxy S25 colors. As expected,...
- + New Homey Pro Mini cuts the RGB (and other features), significantly lowers cost—Credit: Athom Athom, maker of the Homey ecosystem of smart home tools, is launching a new Homey Pro Mini. It has the core functionality...
- + T-Mobile badly wants everyone to use its new T-Life app—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It appears that leaders at T-Mobile are pressuring employees to download and set up the T-Lif...
- + I’m having more fun with the Analogue Pocket than any mobile game I’ve played—I’ve never considered myself the biggest mobile gamer. Sure, I’d jump into a few reliable titles while reviewing a phone, but I just hadn’t found a ga...
- + Unsure which of the big 3 networks works best in your area? Here’s the easiest way to try them all—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Moving to a new location often requires numerous adjustments, including making new friends, finding...
- + Forget titanium and expensive materials, I can’t wait to see more plastic smartwatches in 2025—The recent trend of smartwatch makers pushing premium materials, like titanium, as a marketing slant to entice buyers doesn’t work for me. I’m a pra...
- + Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (December 18)—Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tabl...
- + Much ado about something: Nothing beats Samsung to stable Android 15—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Nothing has announced that the stable version of Nothing OS 3.0 is now available. The new softwar...
- + OnePlus 13R set to shake up the US mid-range market with a massive battery—OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 13R will also launch at the January 7 ‘Winter Launch Event.’ The OnePlus 13R is confirmed to come with a 6,00...
- + Chrome for Android could give you another way to clean up your tabs—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A leaker has revealed that Chrome for Android could get a feature to automatically archive dupl...
- + Google Contacts could streamline connected app video calls (APK teardown)—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google Contacts could soon make it easier to initiate video calls. You’ll soon be able to set a...
- + ChatGPT’s Google Search rival expands to free users, and it’s too good to be true—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority ChatGPT now offers its web search functionality to all signed-in users, including those on the ...
- + YouTube tests a landscape layout that actually makes sense (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube is testing a new landscape layout for Android, which is better optimized and has less w...
- + Motorola phones face US market ban owing to patent dispute—Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority Motorola phone sales could be banned in the US if an ITC ruling in favor of Ericsson is upheld. ...
- + Registered for T-Mobile’s satellite messaging beta? It may not work on your phone—T-Mobile and Starlink’s satellite messaging service won’t be available to everyone registering for the beta program. Initially, the service will be ...
- + Android 16 will help you click better social media photos in low light conditions—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android 16 will introduce a new Night Mode Indicator API to help apps automatically optimize p...
- + Save $200 on an Apple MacBook Air, the best laptop for most people—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Are you looking for a good laptop for school, work, or general entertainment? We’ve said it time and a...
- + Here’s how your Pixel’s Phone app could start getting you into using Audio Emoji—Audio Emoji currently are accessible in the Phone app behind an overflow menu. Google appears to be testing a new UI that gives Audio Emoji a large,...
- + Google app on iOS could add AI suggestions to speed up your search (APK teardown)—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Google app could soon get AI suggestions for searches on iOS. Tapping on the pencil icon in the se...
- + Budget phone deals: Our favorite affordable phones are even cheaper today!—Left: Google Pixel 8a, Right: Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority We have a great list of the best smartpho...
- + A fresh Galaxy S25 Ultra leak hints at unique new color combinations—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Tipster Ice Universe shared their impressions of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s colors and design, highl...
- + Wear OS is finally learning to prioritize faster connections for updates—Wear OS offers multiple data connectivity options, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. System updates can be very large, presenting a bottlene...
- + Logitech and Razer deals: Check out these amazing gaming mice!—Credit: Logitech Are you looking for a good gaming mouse? There are plenty of options out there, but Logitech and Razer are definitely two of t...
- + Google Saved finally gets a feature it should’ve had a long time ago—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has added search functionality to its “Saved” feature. The search function can be acce...
- + T-Mobile’s Hulu perk reportedly coming to more plans — with a catch—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is adding Hulu (with ads) to more plans than just Go5G Next. The catch is that your ...
- + One UI 7 fixes one of the most frustrating parts of setting up a smart home—Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networ...
- + Goodbye, Hello Mobile: If you’re on the prepaid network, be prepared for a sudden plan change—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Hello Mobile customers have been getting the run around for the last few months when it comes t...
- + The Galaxy Z Fold 7 could introduce a completely new S Pen experience—Left: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cover screen, Right: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 cover screen Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Sams...
- + One UI 7’s Now Bar will give you key live info at a glance whether you asked for it or not—Credit: Samsung Samsung will be rolling out a feature for the next Galaxy flagship called “Personal Data Engine.” This feature offers o...
- + Want to avoid older, slow Wi-Fi networks? This One UI 7 labs feature can help with just that—One UI 7 has added a new Wi-Fi filter option to connectivity labs. The filters can be combined to make finding a specific network easier. Connecti...
- + Right now AT&T’s Cricket Unlimited plan can be yours for just $23 a month—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The absolute cheapest unlimited plan from AT&T will set you back $50.99 a month for one line, b...
- + Netflix introduces Moments on Android to make sharing scenes easier—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Netflix has rolled out its new Moments feature to Android. Moments lets users bookmark scenes...
- + New FTC rules will end those sneaky fees for hotel rooms and concert tickets—Credit: David Imel / Android Authority The FTC has issued rules that crack down on “bait and switch” pricing practices in the lodging and l...
- + Samsung’s smartest move with One UI 7 is knowing what to ‘steal’—The One UI 7 beta has finally started, and overall, it’s been a pleasant surprise. Even I, a staunch Samsung fan who has used its products for years...
- + Android prepares new options for customizing your lock screen clock—Google is preparing to add more granular controls for the size of the clock on the lock screen. We spotted a new UI that lets you customize the weig...
- + Galaxy S25 Plus leaked hands-on images show off design details—Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Leaked live images of the Galaxy S25 Plus have surfaced online. T...
- + Want MagSafe on your Galaxy S25? There’s good news and bad news—Credit: Roland Quandt Leak suggests the Galaxy S25 series will support Qi 2 wireless charging but won’t have built-in magnets for automat...
- + You should know these 3 notification tricks on Android—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Notifications are the bane of my existence on any phone, tablet, computer, or screen I use. I rely o...
- + Roku rolls out new smart home features with a surprise addition—Credit: Roku Roku had previously announced smart home integration features, namely Camera Carousel, TV notifications, and Roku Smart Home...
- + OnePlus 13 series global launch: Mark your calendars for this date! (Updated)—The OnePlus 13 series global launch event will be held on January 7, 2025, at 10.30 AM ET. Leaks suggest we could see the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R...
- + These are the tricks I use to drastically reduce screen time—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A while back, I noticed that my screen time on my Android phone was high. Too high. I didn’t even r...
- + HUAWEI MatePad Pro PaperMatte Edition (2024) hands-on impressions: Bittersweet brilliance—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Living in the US, I honestly haven’t given HUAWEI much attention since the US trade ban back in 2...
- + Google Home now lets you give your family and friends just the right amount of access—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Home is now rolling out the new Member access feature to users enrolled in the public p...
- + OnePlus 13 series global launch: Mark your calendars for this date!—The OnePlus 13 series global launch event is rumored to be on January 7, 2025, at 10.30 AM ET. Leaks suggest we could see the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus...
- + You can now try out the latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model on your phone—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google app beta users on Android can now choose between different Gemini models. The latest Gemin...
- + Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is killing off the Share apps feature on the Play Store. The feature allows users to ...
- + Google Search could soon let you attach and ‘ask anything about a file’—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a feature that allows users to upload files via the Search bar and ask quest...
- + Here’s what satellite messaging could look like in Google Messages—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority We were able to enable satellite messaging options in Google Messages. Users should automatic...
- + Save 48% on this Kasa Smart Light Bulbs 4-pack deal—Credit: Amazon Are you looking to fill your home with smart lights? There are plenty of options out there, but they can get really expensive,...
- + Hot phone deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 series—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Are you looking for a high-end device? If we had to pick, our top options would be the Samsung Galax...
- + Gboard looks like it’s getting ready for Android XR (APK teardown)—Gboard developers have been building a number of interface changes labeled as the “belka” UI. These tweaks include rounded keyboard corners, new dro...
- + Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is arriving today, loaded with bug fixes—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google is starting to roll out the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 update. The second QPR2 Beta offers a...
- + Android 16 may automatically organize your notifications with Gmail-style categories—Google is working on a new Android feature named “bundled notifications” that silences and groups together notifications with similar themes. These ...
- + Broken screen? Samsung Care Plus will soon offer free repairs for its premium tier—Samsung Care Plus subscribers can currently get cracked screens replaced for a $29 fee. Starting January 15, Samsung is eliminating that fee in favo...
- + Google Whisk lets you fuse multiple images into something all new—Credit: Google Whisk generates an AI image by combining subject, scene, and style visual inputs. It uses Gemini and Imagen 3 to reinterpr...
- + Narwal Freo X Plus deal: Save $60 and keep your floors squeaky clean—Credit: Jonathan Feist / Android Authority There are plenty of high-end robot vacuum and mop combos out there. In fact, Narwal has some fantast...
- + Google Messages may soon let you explain why you want RCS spam to stop (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is testing an “Unsubscribe” option. This option will let you unsubscribe fro...
- + Here’s why you should read the fine print on your monthly carrier bill—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Over the last few years, we’ve seen major mobile providers raise prices in several ways. First, man...
- + Here’s how you’ll know if an app was built for Android XR (APK teardown)—The Play Store is making further preparations to identify apps designed for Android XR. Apps will be able to display a “Made for XR” label with corr...
- + NFL RedZone brought the internet together to complain about ads (Update)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority NFL RedZone is a premium show that traditionally offers an ad-free experience through the durat...
- + One UI 7 adds new game frame rate options, but also takes one away—Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority One UI 7 introduces a new option called Gaming motion smoothness in the Game Booster app. Gaming ...
- + Chromebooks are getting a safety reset feature that doesn’t wipe your data—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google just announced the Chrome OS M131 update, which is rolling out to Chromebooks in the coming ...
- + Samsung fonts don’t work in all apps in One UI 7 for a simple reason—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The One UI 7 beta 2 release doesn’t force Samsung fonts into all apps. The reason is that Andro...
- + NFL Redzone brought the internet together to complain about ads—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority NFL Redzone is a premium show that traditionally offers an ad-free experience through the durat...
- + Galaxy S24 Ultra display coatings are wearing down prematurely, and it just looks gross—Credit: Zaryab Khan on X Some Galaxy S24 Ultra users report that the display coating on their flagship phone has worn out within a year. ...
- + Here’s how Arm accelerates AI workloads—In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, machine learning and AI enable us to redefine industries and change how we interact with the world. ...
- + As an introvert, I wish Google Maps would make these small updates—I dread crowded places, and it’s one of the reasons I’m not too fond of the holiday season. This is especially true when finding a peaceful place to e...
- + Android Wrapped: The fun and cringe-worthy stats you might see—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Spotify has a lot to answer for. The Spotify Wrapped feature has quickly become such an iconic par...
- + I finally got access to OpenAI’s Sora, but I’m struggling with its learning curve—After months of waiting, it finally happened — OpenAI launched its video generator, Sora. Or, at least, it opened up access to the tool, only for the ...
- + Google’s endless and superfluous Android UI tweaks are the bane of my tech life—Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani There’s a recurring joke amongst enthusiasts that buying into Google’s products is like enrolling yourself into a p...
- + T-Mobile and Starlink’s satellite messaging will enter beta soon. Here’s how to register!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile’s satellite messaging system — made in partnership with Starlink — is entering a beta ...
- + AT&T customer receives shocking $6,223.60 bill in time for the holidays—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority After switching one line over to AT&T FirstNet, a customer received a shock when the family...
- + OnePlus Open 2 leak suggests OnePlus could fix all of Open’s shortcomings—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority A new leak suggests the OnePlus Open 2 (an expected rebrand of the OPPO Find N5) could come with...
- + Need the perfect present? Here’s our UK smart home gift guide—The key to a good Christmas present is something which the other person doesn’t know they need but enhances their life in some way. That’s why a smar...
- + Google Drive rolls out improved document scanner on mobile—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Drive for Android has started offering an upgraded document scanner that automatically i...
- + Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals all — including the name and logo—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A Reddit user claims to have gone hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, confirmed by moderators. ...
- + Breaking: One UI 7 beta 2 starts rolling out in select markets—Credit: Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 7 beta 2 update. The new update brings a host of ...
- + Here’s how to bring back the hidden lock screen volume controls on iOS 18.2—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority In 2022, Apple removed the iPhone’s volume slider that surfaced on the lock screen when playing m...
- + Android and Apple users: Critical RCS messaging protection is still months away despite FBI warning—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) has said that it’s working on bringing end-to-e...
- + After Apple, even Samsung could revive the iconic Jet Black color with the Galaxy S25 Ultra—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Galaxy S25 Ultra’s colors have leaked once again, and this time in order of volume. Samsung se...
- + A Christmas miracle: Apple could finally fix the Magic Mouse with new design—Credit: Jon Fingas / Android Authority Apple is rumored to be working on a new Magic Mouse, but it likely won’t launch in the next 12-18 mo...
- + Here are all the phones that support bypass charging, and why you should use it—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority With even mid-range smartphones now packing enough processing power to last half a decade or longer, ...
- + Apple’s AirTag 2 rumored to feature an iPhone 15-level chip—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Apple could significantly improve the range on its next AirTag. The AirTag 2 is rumored to ha...
- + Apple may have supersized plans for its foldable iPad—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple is reportedly developing an iPad that’s the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side. The device ...
- + Apple aping Pixel’s design for the iPhone 17 would be a real low—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I performed a classic comical double-take at this week’s leak of the iPhone 17 redesign . “Surely th...
- + Botslab Video Doorbell 2 Pro R811 review: Should you buy it?—Should you buy the Botslab Video Doorbell 2 Pro R811? [Category: Reviews, Smart Home]
- + I can’t wait for Qualcomm to have competition in the Windows on Arm space—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Five years ago, if you wanted a Windows on Arm laptop, you faced two huge problems. The first was ...
- + Exclusive: Google picks a MediaTek modem for the Pixel 10 series—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is testing the MediaTek T900 modem in its Pixel 10 prototypes. Not much is currently kn...
- + Galaxy S25 series could mark the global rollout of a China-exclusive Samsung feature—Credit: Roland Quandt Samsung is reportedly bringing its LLM-powered Bixby to global audiences with the Galaxy S25 series. The updated...
- + Galaxy Unpacked 2025 date leaked alongside full announcement lineup—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The exact date and announcement lineup for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event has leake...
- + Android 15 is preventing Windows Phone Link from showing certain notifications —Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Updating to Android 15 introduces a new feature that blocks untrusted apps from accessing notific...
- + Wear OS 5 has killed Facer, Pujie, WatchMaker, and all watch face creativity—For months now, I’ve been wanting to sit down and lament the fact that my Pixel Watch 3 has fewer watch face options than the Pixel Watch 2 and 1, a...
- + Next-gen HDMI could be announced at CES 2025—It’s reported that a big announcement about the next HDMI standard will made at CES 2025. The new standard is expected to use next-generation HDMI t...
- + I tried changing my Google account username and barely lived to tell the tale—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I have been using the same Google account for over 15 years. Obviously, I was much younger when I ...
- + I made my dream Google widget with one of my favorite Android tools—My 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 displ...
- + The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is your Reader’s Choice for best phone of 2024—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkWi19IElpE We’ve tallied all the votes and have come to a unanimous conclusion: Android Authority readers have se...
- + I switched from a big foldable to a small Pixel 9 Pro and I’m not going back anytime soon—Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani Foldable phones are undeniably cool. The idea of carrying a tablet-sized display that folds neatly into your pock...
- + Save big with these amazing Samsung gaming monitor deals—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Are you looking for a great gaming monitor? Samsung has some of the best ones around. While they can...
- + Set this new YouTube code to stop kids from using adult profiles on your TV—YouTube is getting new “parent codes” to limit access to profiles. With a code set, you won’t be able to load an adult profile or view signed out wi...
- + The best emulation interface on Android just got even better—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority ES-DE update 3.1.1 adds many new features to the popular emulation front end. These include num...
- + This is the Nintendo Switch 2, according to dbrand—Credit: dbrand dbrand just announced its Killswitch case for the Nintendo Switch 2, complete with a full product render. The design is ...
- + What’s this? What’s this? It’s an Echo Dot and Jack Skellington Shell on sale!—Credit: Amazon We thought the Amazon Echo Dot with Jack Skellington Shell bundle would disappear soon after Halloween. This is also a Christm...
- + Google TV will just not stop finding new places to show you advertising—Google TV continues to evolve its user interface with new sections to display information. One of those recent additions has now been co-opted to al...
- + December’s Pixel Drop makes its way to Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold on T-Mobile—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The December Pixel Drop is now coming to the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Fold on T-Mobile. The updat...
- + Hot deal: Apple AirPods Max drop to record-low price!—Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority There are plenty of great high-end headphones available, but if you’re invested in the Apple ecosyste...
- + Nintendo 3DS emulation may have just taken a huge step toward legality—Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority The developers behind the upcoming Azahar 3DS emulator have laid out their argument for legality in...
- + YouTube TV is raising prices, but you may be able to avoid the increase for a while—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube TV subscribers are canceling their subscriptions before the next price hike goes into e...
- + Thank you, Google: Pixel Camera app regains on-screen brightness, WB, and shadow controls (Updated)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In the previous Pixel Camera app redesign, Google removed convenient on-screen controls for br...
- + USB laws are forcing Apple to retire these iPhone models early—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple will stop selling the iPhone 14 series and iPhone SE 3 in Europe by the end of 2024. An EU ...
- + NotebookLM’s virtual podcast hosts can now take your calls—NotebookLM is getting some big upgrades for Gemini 2.0. You can now interrupt the hosts of an Audio Overview podcast and ask them questions. Googl...
- + T-Mobile now offers up to $1,000 on select trade-ins in any condition—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile has officially announced its new promotion that will give Go5G Next customers $1,000 f...
- + Vote for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2024! (Voting closed)—Updated December 13, 2024 (01:00 PM ET): Voting has now closed for the 2024 Reader’s Choice Award. Stay tuned for our article and video tomorrow that...
- + T-Mobile may soon accept phones in any condition for its $1000 trade-in offers (Update)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile Go5G Next customers will soon be able to trade in a phone regardless of the condition ...
- + The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the Android Authority Editor’s Choice winner for best phone of 2024—2024 was a year of mixed successes for the top smartphone industry players, but the devices we got were some of the best we’ve ever seen . There were...
- + Samsung could expand its Galaxy Ring options next month, literally—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Samsung could soon offer the Galaxy Ring in sizes 14 and 15, too. These new sizes are expected...
- + I tried Samsung DeX’s most popular alternative, and I should have done it sooner—When Samsung announced that it would make some changes to DeX as part of its One UI 7.0 rollout, I panicked momentarily. At first, I thought it mean...
- + Here’s a first look at the UI of Android XR—We’ve captured some screenshots of the Android XR user interface, including its Quick Settings panel and home screen. These screenshots were taken f...
- + PSA: Turn on cloud backup for your Google Maps Timeline before it gets deleted—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google Maps Timeline now stores data on-device instead of in the cloud, risking data loss if you...
- + I tested Gemini’s Deep Research feature and it works just as I expected—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gemini 2.0 was released yesterday, and Google announced an extra feature alongside it. Called Deep ...
- + The Google Nest Audio at just $50 makes for a great Christmas gift—Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority If you’re invested in the Google Home ecosystem and are in the market for a new smart speaker, you’re...
- + Apple TV and HomePod mini could get refreshed next year with a key upgrade—Apple is reportedly planning to refresh the Apple TV and HomePod mini in 2025. The new devices could feature a custom Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluet...
- + Mac users rejoice: BlueStacks Air brings Android games to Apple laptops—Credit: Provided by BlueStacks Owning a Mac computer has one main downside: these devices are less competitive in terms of gaming. This is not ...
- + Goodbye, emulators: The Majora’s Mask codebase has been 100% reverse engineered—Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority ZeldaRET’s The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask decompilation project has reached 100%. The code...
- + Here’s what it’s like to use Google’s Android XR smart glasses—Credit: Google Wired has tried out a pair of prototype Google Android XR smart glasses. The glasses require a paired smartphone to hand...
- + From Moo Deng to solar eclipses: Google recaps 2024’s viral moments with new doodle and video—Google’s latest animated Doodle celebrates 2024’s Breakout Searches, i.e., terms with a whopping 5,000% increase in search interest in the year. The...
- + Apple’s newest custom chip could be an own goal for the iPhone 17—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple is reportedly working on a custom Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip. The chip will appear in iPhones...
- + Android XR smart glasses are coming, but you’re in for a wait (Updated: More details)—Google has confirmed that smart glasses powered by the Android XR platform would be coming “later.” The company said it chose to launch a headset fi...
- + Galaxy S25 series leak suggests Qi 2 is coming, but also not—Credit: Android Headlines A Finnish mobile network has reportedly listed loads of Galaxy S25 series details, including storage and color ...
- + Here’s the first official Android XR live demo featuring Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ headset—Credit: Google/Bilawal Sidhu A new on-stage demo video shows Android XR’s capabilities, including multimodal interactions, spatial windo...
- + You might soon be saying goobye to ‘Hey Google’ and hello to ‘Hey Gemini’—Google’s Android XR announcements strongly indicate that the company is looking to retire its popular “Hey Google” voice command. Android XR devices...
- + This could be one of 2025’s best camera phones, and it’s just launched globally—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Vivo has launched the X200 and X200 Pro in global markets. The X200 Pro is the top-tier model, ...
- + T-Mobile may soon accept phones in any condition for its $1000 trade-in offers, with a few catches—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile Go5G Next customers will soon be able to trade in a phone regardless of the condition ...
- + Poll: How much do you care about smartphone colors?—Human beings love expressing themselves, and for most of us, a big component of that is how we look. Our clothes may change day to day, and maybe hair...
- + I love my Ember Mug 2, and you can get one at a $50 discount!—Credit: Ember via Best Buy Winter is here, and nothing beats a sip of your favorite hot drink. Sadly, colder weather also means your drink wi...
- + Ho ho ho! ChatGPT now has a Santa mode—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Santa’s voice has been added to ChatGPT’s voice mode presets. You’ll be able to talk to digit...
- + The Onn 4K Pro Google TV is just $39, and in some ways it’s better than Google’s streamers—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Chromecast with Google TV and Google Streamer are great devices, and we would usually recommend tha...
- + Google has started updating Maps with the help of dash cam footage—Google Maps is scanning dash cam footage to help it update things like changing speed limits. Footage is licensed from companies either gathering vi...
- + WhatsApp is making being part of a group call less annoying—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp is rolling out a few new call features for desktop and mobile. Group chat members ca...
- + Deal: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 just $799.99, saving you $300!—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Foldable phones are really fun and convenient, but they are also usually much pricier than their regula...
- + You can now ask Gemini to summarize entire Google Drive folders—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gemini can now summarize Google Drive folders, giving you a quick overview of what’s inside. ...
- + Poker cheats are using modified smartphone cameras as the ace up their sleeve—By using a smartphone camera and a mirror, cheaters are able to sneak a look at cards as they’re being dealt. An accomplice can then relay that card...
- + Here’s why YouTube videos in articles aren’t working the way you expect—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority YouTube has degraded the user experience on some player embeds. These affected embedded players...
- + The big three US carriers have RCS on iPhone, but what about prepaid? Here are your options so far—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The arrival of RCS to the iPhone means that communication between Android and iPhone users is about...
- + Lost luggage? Your AirTag could help United locate it—Credit: Apple United now supports Apple’s Share Item Location for AirTags. Travelers can securely share AirTag data with United agents. ...
- + Skip the bulky headset; just give me those Android XR glasses now!—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq9vS2f1fI When I heard about Google’s Android XR plans in conjunction with Samsung, I skimmed through the announ...
- + Here’s how you can try out Gemini-enhanced Google Assistant on Nest devices—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has published a support page for how to experiment with “AI-powered answers” from Google...
- + Verizon’s found a way to make your FaceTime calls more reliable—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon has launched an Enhanced Video Calling feature. It promises to bring clearer video ca...
- + Yes, you’ll be able to game on Samsung and Google’s Android XR headset—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq9vS2f1fI Google’s Android XR platform will support gaming and feature controller APIs. Samsung’s Project Mo...
- + HUAWEI’s latest foldable is a great example of year-on-year improvements done right—HUAWEI has launched the Mate X6 in international markets. The device brings several improvements for enhanced durability and features a new Ultra Ch...
- + Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ takes shape as the first Android XR headset—Samsung is offering an early peek at its in-development “Project Moohan” headset. The standalone hardware will run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Plus Ge...
- + Android XR smart glasses are coming, but you’re in for a wait—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq9vS2f1fI Google has confirmed that smart glasses powered by the Android XR platform would be coming “later.” ...
- + Android XR is a brand new operating system specifically for VR/AR devices—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq9vS2f1fI Today, Google announced Android XR, a brand new operating system for AR/VR devices. The company ho...
- + Poll: Which Android XR form factor are you most excited about?—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq9vS2f1fI Google has just announced the Android XR platform, which is designed for both headsets and smart glass...
- + Another YouTube TV price increase means its even closer to just being cable—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube TV is increasing its price to $82.99 monthly for the base plan. The price hike is eff...
- + Leaked image reveals potential iPhone 17 Pro redesign, and it’s suspiciously familiar (Updated)— [Category: News, Apple, Apple iPhone 17, Google Pixel 9]
- + Samsung XR rumors: Here’s what we know about Project Moohan—Credit: Google / Samsung The XR market has experienced its share of ups and downs over the last decade, and while it has found its place among ...
- + Samsung News now doubles as a gaming app on Galaxy devices—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Galaxy owners will now be able to play games in the Samsung News app. The Six is the first game...
- + Another US carrier joins Apple’s RCS party with iOS 18.2—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Unlike Google, Apple’s RCS implementation on iOS requires carriers to adopt support for the feature...
- + I want this signature HTC One feature to make a comeback on Pixel phones—The HTC One (M7) was released way back in 2013 and is among the best Android phones I’ve ever owned. It was gorgeous, powerful, and a joy to use tha...
- + The Exynos-Snapdragon chip split could also impact the Galaxy S26—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A new leak suggests that Samsung hasn’t dropped plans to offer its Galaxy S series flagships with...
- + Android 15 QPR2 could fix this lock screen widget oversight—Android will soon let you resize the widgets you’ve added to the lock screen. When Google introduced lock screen widgets support in Android 15 QPR1,...
- + Bluetooth settings on Android will soon show your device’s battery level using circles—Google is preparing to polish the Bluetooth device details page to show a small ring indicating the current battery level of your connected device. ...
- + PSA: Don’t worry about the strange app icon iOS 18.2 just added to your home screen—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The latest iOS 18.2 update adds a new Apple Image Playground app with a strange icon to users’ home...
- + Pixel phones now support bypass charging when set to the 80% charging limit (Updated: Confirmed)—Update, December 12, 2024 (07:09 AM ET): Google has confirmed that Pixels now indeed support bypass charging . The battery is bypassed if you have t...
- + The next major bloatware app on your Android phone is the Epic Games Store—Epic and Telefonica have announced that the Epic Games Store will be preinstalled on millions of Android phones. This will allow Android phone owner...
- + Windows 11 could encourage emoji use with this key change—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 references new emoji settings Microsoft could activat...
- + Google tells us how Pixel’s bypass charging feature works—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google has confirmed that Pixel phones with the new 80% charge limit support bypass charging. W...
- + Leaked image reveals potential iPhone 17 Pro redesign, and it’s suspiciously familiar—Fan rendering of the iPhone 17 Pro Credit: Digital Chat Station on Weibo Leaked image shows off iPhone 17 Pro’s possibly redesigne...
- + Major iOS 19 features could get delayed, and you can blame iOS 18—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple is reportedly facing an unusual backlog in the development of iOS 18. As a result, some maj...
- + Windows introduces an AirDrop-like experience for iPhone users—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Microsoft now allows users to more easily share content between iPhones and Windows PCs. This fea...
- + Hot VR sale: Save over $250 on the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle—Credit: Ryan McLeod / Android Authority Stepping into the VR world can get expensive really quickly. For example, the PlayStation VR2 usually c...
- + ChatGPT is down, as OpenAI reports major outage—OpenAI is currently suffering a widespread outage. ChatGPT, Sora, and access to the company’s API are all affected. Today is just not the day...
- + Latest leaked Galaxy S25 dummy units appear to be missing some features—Credit: Roland Quandt New dummy units of the Galaxy S25 have emerged. These dummy units appear to lack camera rings and a periscope cam...
- + The Apple MacBook Air M2 too good for only $799—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Have you been looking to get a new laptop? The market is flooded with a bunch of options, making it ha...
- + Deal: The Motorola Edge 2024 is $250 off!—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Are you looking for an affordable handset? We recommend plenty of great options in our list of the be...
- + Pixel 9a sounds like a real contender in latest leak—Credit: Android Headlines The full specs of the Pixel 9a appear to have leaked. The leak claims it is slightly larger, has a bigger batte...
- + Google Wallet is fixing it so you never have to worry about losing your passport (Update: Rolling out)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority ID Pass is rolling out for Google Wallet starting today. Users will be able to create and sto...
- + Gemini’s latest tool promises to turn hours of research into mere minutes—Credit: Google Google is rolling out an agentic feature in Gemini Advanced called Deep Research. The feature creates a multi-step researc...
- + Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and WhatsApp are all experiencing outages right now—Meta sites like Facebook and Instagram are experiencing significant service interruptions. It’s possible this could be part of a wider internet conn...
- + Google’s next generation of Gemini is here to get some work done—Google’s Gemini AI models have graduated to version 2.0. Beyond just performance upgrades, Gemini 2.0 aims to enhance functionality through access t...
- + iOS 18.2 brings ChatGPT integration and other AI features you can’t actually use—Credit: Mahmoud Itani / Android Authority iOS 18.2 is now available to those with eligible iPhone models, packing the second batch of Apple...
- + Vote for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2024! (Finals)—Updated December 11, 2024 (01:00 PM ET): The final four round has ended! We are now left with just two phones to duke it out for the top prize: the ...
- + Android is adding some extra protection against stalkers tracking you with tags—Google is rolling out an update to Android’s unknown tracker alerts that makes it easier to stop people from tracking you. A new feature lets you te...
- + Get a head start on your holiday shopping with these must-have tech stocking stuffers—It’s that time of the year when you get to take some well-deserved time off and enjoy all the holiday traditions with friends and family. For many, si...
- + Visible Plus is now a much better option for international trips thanks to a new useful new perk—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Visible is adding two new features for Visible Plus users. The Global Pass perk is getting a...
- + Enough is enough: I ditched Google’s broken search engine and boosted my productivity—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority There’s a good chance you’ve felt shortchanged by Google in recent memory, even if you couldn’t qui...
- + Strava’s new heatmaps have completely changed my running safety—Depending on who you ask, some people will tell you they hate running in the winter, not because of the cold — most runners I know prefer freezing tem...
- + Deal: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are still amazing, and they’re almost half off—Credit: Zak Khan / Android Authority If you’re looking for the best pair of wireless headphones , the top spot belongs to the Sony WH-1000XM5 ...
- + Monument Valley 3’s outdated gameplay makes me appreciate how far mobile games have come—Monument Valley 3 has just launched as part of Netflix Games , just over a decade since the original game was released. Having enjoyed the first two ...
- + 2025 sounds like it could be huge for smartphones with huge batteries—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The realme Neo 7 launched today, featuring a 7,000mAh battery. Several other smartphone manufac...
- + Philips Hue app gets festive update with Christmas scenes and more—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Philips Hue app v5.32 update brings several new features. Users can now enjoy 24-hour lig...
- + The HUAWEI WATCH D2’s excellent blood pressure monitoring makes it the ideal gift this holiday season—The holiday season is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to de-stress, spend time with friends and family, take some well-deserved tim...
- + Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (December 11)—Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tabl...
- + T-Mobile opens up about its vision for T-Life, its super app for customers—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile has finally shared its vision for the T-Life app. T-Life is envisioned as a super ap...
- + How many Starlink satellites are in orbit in 2024?—Credit: Andrew Grush / Android Authority You’ve probably heard of Starlink , but what are Starlink satellites used for, and how many satellite...
- + TECNO Joins Forces with University of Leeds and Dar Al-Hekma University to Enhance Skin Tone Representation for Saudi Arabia—Credit: TECNO Innovative technology brand TECNO announced the partnership with the University of Leeds in the UK and Dar Al-Hekma University in...
- + Want a color e-reader for Christmas? Here are some alternatives to the botched Kindle Colorsoft—Credit: Amazon A color e-reader makes a great Christmas gift for the bookworm in your life. Kindle has traditionally been the gold standard...
- + The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s future could be set with Exynos—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A new report from South Korea adds more fuel to the rumor that Samsung will switch to the Exyno...
- + YouTube can now automatically dub your videos—Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority YouTube has introduced a new auto dubbing tool to help creators reach more viewers. The tool can...
- + Google Maps on Android rolls out new colors, but they’re still not dynamic—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Maps for Android is retiring the blue accent color used for buttons, text, and other use...
- + Watch: This is how Google could reduce your motion sickness on Android—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google is working on a feature called Motion Cues to help combat motion sickness. The feature ...
- + YouTube brings long-awaited vertical UI to one of its mobile apps—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube Kids is gradually rolling out support for vertical use on Android and iOS. The update...
- + Google Opinion Rewards could soon get a dark theme (Updated: Rolling out)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is finally prepping a dark theme for the Opinion Rewards app. We’ve spotted the in-dev...
- + Privacy Dashboard’s new 7-day view is not going to wait for Android 16—Android’s Privacy Dashboard has historically offered a 24-hour log of how apps use permissions. With Android 16 DP1, it looked like Google would be ...
- + You can finally control your Ford vehicle right from your Wear OS smartwatch—After far too long, Ford is back with an Android smartwatch app. FordPass now supports Wear OS, giving users an option beyond phone control. Wear ...
- + Schlage is first in line to support Google Wallet’s new Wear OS keyless entry—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google Wallet on Wear OS recently gained support for mobile credentials. The wearable app now ...
- + You can still get the Apple iPad 10th Generation for just $249.99!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple products are known for their higher price tags, but there are some exceptions. For example, the A...
- + Apple Watch Ultra 3 could set new connectivity goals for adventure-ready wearables—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Apple is reportedly developing satellite messaging capabilities for the next Apple Watch Ultra. ...
- + Android Auto is causing some awkward silences after December Pixel Drop—Android Auto has stopped outputting audio for some Pixel users. The problem seems to have popped up after installing the December Pixel Drop. Both...
- + T-Mobile Pixel 8 and 9 owners can now get in on the December Pixel Drop—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority The December Pixel Drop is now arriving on the Pixel 8 and 9 for T-Mobile customers. The update of...
- + Deal: The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is way cool, especially at today’s price!—Credit: 8bitdo Just look at this thing! It’s any retro gamer’s dream, and I believe it is the most fabulous keyboard I’ve seen. The 8BitDo Re...
- + Google Pixel 8a deal: Our favorite budget phone is even cheaper today—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you had to ask us which the best budget phone is, the most straightforward pick would be the Goo...
- + Google’s new tool for Docs is a lazy writer’s dream come true—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is launching a new feature for Docs called “help me create.” The feature builds a full...
- + Pixel phones now support bypass charging when set to the 80% charging limit—Tucked away in a recent Pixel Feature Drop , Google has finally included the long-anticipated option to cap battery capacity at 80% as part of the Ch...
- + Metro by T-Mobile whistleblower raises concerns of deceptive sales practices—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Metro by T-Mobile stores are reportedly under pressure to slam customers by adding unwanted fea...
- + Vote for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2024! (Final Four)—Updated December 10, 2024 (01:00 PM ET): The elimination round has ended! The final four smartphones in our annual Reader’s Choice Award voting, in o...
- + Amazon’s ever-expanding empire now includes cars sales—Credit: Amazon Amazon Autos has rolled out in beta today. Shoppers will be able to use the service to buy vehicles from the e-retailer....
- + YouTube now lets you enjoy a few Playables games with friends—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority YouTube Playables is testing a new multiplayer feature for select games. It lets you play Ludo ...
- + OnePlus 12 prototypes reveal bold designs you can crave but not buy—Credit: Pete Lau on X OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has shared images of unreleased OnePlus 12 prototypes. The prototypes showcase different CMF...
- + New lawsuit against T-Mobile accuses the uncarrier of deceiving customers—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority 23 plaintiffs have started a class action lawsuit against T-Mobile for deceptive practices. T...
- + Taylor Swift wasn’t one of Google’s top trending musicians of 2024. Here’s why—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has released its Year in Search 2024 results. The results are split into categories an...
- + Spotify users refuse to let Car Thing die with new workarounds—Credit: Reddit user Spotify’s Car Thing has been officially discontinued and bricked as of December 9, 2024. However, some users have f...
- + T-Mobile’s free gift nearly started a fire, but who’s to blame?—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A T-Mobile customer noticed their free flashlight was smoking and unplugged it. They left the...
- + Samsung ditches its lock screen widget carousel in One UI 7—Samsung is seemingly removing the lock screen widget carousel in One UI 7. In One UI 6 and earlier, you were able to tap the clock on the lock scree...
- + Pixel Studio makes it easier to generate and share stickers with latest update—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has started rolling out Pixel Studio 1.4 to Pixel 9 series devices. The update enables ...
- + There’s bad news if you want the best PS3 emulator to come to Android—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The developers behind the RPCS3 PS3 emulator have announced ports of the app to Arm-based devices...
- + A surprising number of you have MagSafe-compatible cases for Android—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Apple’s MagSafe standard enables a wide variety of accessories on iPhones , but you’ll likely need...
- + This GBA clone improves the best handheld ever made—The ANBERNIC RG 34XX is a new gaming handheld that looks exactly like a GBA. It runs on Linux and features a 3.4-inch screen that’s perfect for 3x u...
- + Unlike Galaxy AI, future Apple Intelligence features could remain free—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Beyond 2025, Samsung could start charging its users for advanced Galaxy AI features. In an inte...
- + These Emoji Kitchen changes take the guesswork out of creating new reactions—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The improved Emoji Kitchen UI is now available in the latest Gboard beta build. These changes, ...
- + The base Galaxy S25 could have the same amount of storage as 2019’s S10e—Credit: Android Headlines A leaker has revealed storage sizes for the various Galaxy S25 series models. The base Galaxy S25 is still eq...
- + Seeing unexpected fees after Pixel Watch 3 promo? You’re not alone.—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Some Google Fi subscribers are reporting extra charges after taking advantage of a Pixel Watch 3 L...
- + Poll result: A whole lot of you are very curious about going case-free with your smartphone—For as much flack as modern smartphones can get for feeling like unoriginal copies of each other, there are plenty of very attractive models out there...
- + All Google Pixel 9 series phones are on sale!—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority There’s no shortage of great smartphone deals today. We just covered some great discounts on the bes...
- + Android 16 gets ready to let Gemini control everything from alarms to video (APK teardown)—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Android 16 has a feature called “app functions.” App functions would allow Gemini to “perform...
- + Samsung deals: Save up to $700 on the best Galaxy phones—Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Samsung is still the most popular Android smartphone manufacturer, and today, we came across some re...
- + One UI 7 enhances Routines so you can automate more things on your Samsung phone—The Routines feature is getting a ton of new actions in One UI 7. Routines is a feature that lets you create automations using “if, then” statements...
- + Google removes the limit on home screen Contacts widget (Updated)—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority The Google Contacts home screen widget has just got an update removing a pointless restriction. ...
- + GoPro HERO13 Black plunges to a new all-time low price, saving you $100—Credit: GoPro Those who want the best action camera around have definitely been considering the GoPro HERO13 Black. It is the latest and grea...
- + One UI 7 brings call recording to Samsung phones in the US, but there’s an obvious catch—One UI 7 brings call recording to Galaxy users in the US. The phone will announce to participants that the call is being recorded. One UI 7 also a...
- + App archiving in One UI 7 helps you free up space on your Samsung phone—Samsung’s upcoming One UI 7 update will include support for Android 15’s app archiving feature. App archiving frees up storage space by removing an ...
- + Samsung’s giving you more control over charging options in One UI 7—Samsung has some new battery options for charging in the One UI 7 beta. Previously, the “maximum” mode limited charging to 80%. With One UI 7 you ...
- + Google could give Gemini’s new compact overlay a more colorful look (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google recently rolled out a redesigned compact Gemini overlay to users. The company is now t...
- + Google just gave you much more time to move your Stadia controller away from Stadia (RIP)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has extended the time limit you have to convert a Google Stadia controller to Bluetooth....
- + United States vs Google: The antitrust case explained—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority You know you’ve conquered capitalism when the name of your company becomes a verb. Googling is now a sy...
- + Vote now for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2024!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Looking at the calendar, 2025 is just a stone’s throw away, and you know what that means: It’s time to ...
- + Gemini is getting closer to letting you talk with it in more than one language (APK teardown)—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Gemini is getting support for having a conversation in two languages. Although the support page...
- + Gemini could soon become super powerful for Samsung apps with new extensions (APK teardown)—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini could soon get new extensions that enable deep integration with Samsung’s stock apps on Gala...
- + Google may make it easier to share your custom chatbots on mobile (APK teardown)—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority A “Share conversation and gem instructions” option is being added to the Google app. This featu...
- + Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile’s entry plans may cost you more for worse prioritization than prepaid—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’ve seen it many times from friends and family: they stick with the big carriers because it’s all ...
- + Verizon, AT&T, and T-mobile’s entry plans may cost your more for worse prioritization than prepaid—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’ve seen it many times from friends and family: they stick with the big carriers because it’s all ...
- + Here’s how you’ll access Search’s upcoming AI Mode (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a new AI Mode for Google Search, which presumably will allow users to inte...
- + Reddit Answers is Reddit’s answer to Google AI Overviews—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Reddit just launched Reddit Answers, which answers user questions with an AI-powered summary of...
- + Gemini in Gmail for Android is borrowing this handy shortcut from the web version (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Gemini panel in the Gmail app could soon get a new Insert shortcut for generated replies. ...
- + Hands-on: I tested Gemini’s new extension and I’m not impressed—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I recently tested out all of Gemini’s extensions , including Maps and Workspace, and had mixed fee...
- + Exclusive: This is Google’s Pen for the Pixel Tablet—Google was working on a Pen to launch alongside the canceled Pixel Tablet 2 The pen has a button that launches a quick note-taking app and supports ...
- + Here’s how One UI 7 is making your phone a more powerful Galaxy Book companion—One UI 7 lets you use your Galaxy phone as a webcam for your Galaxy Book PC, thanks to the updated Camera Share feature. It also adds a new Storage ...
- + One UI 7 brings one of Z Fold 6’s best audio features to more Samsung phones—Loudness normalization is now available for the Galaxy S24 series in the recent One UI 7 beta. The feature prevents sound from suddenly becoming too...
- + Gemini could soon start bridging the gap with Samsung’s app ecosystem (APK teardown)—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Gemini could soon support setting reminders in Samsung Reminders through an upcoming extension....
- + YouTube Music now lets your friends jump straight to the song’s best part—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube Music is rolling out support for timestamp sharing on iOS, Android, and the web. Simi...
- + Samsung could repeat its Galaxy Ring tactics with the XR glasses—Credit: YouTube/Samsung According to a new report, Samsung could launch its new XR product in the third quarter of 2025. Samsung appare...
- + WhatsApp could start reminding you about the people you’re ghosting—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority WhatsApp for Android version 2.24.25.29 beta tweaks how the reminders feature works. Previously...
- + Survey reveals most popular smartphone price bracket of 2024—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority It’s that time of year when many of you would be looking at new phones to buy during the upcoming ho...
- + No Wi-Fi, no problem: Apple could bring cellular support to Macs—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple is reportedly thinking about bringing cellular connectivity to Macs and future XR products. ...
- + Start saving: iPhone 18 Pro could introduce a major price hike—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple could be the first to adopt TSMC’s 2nm chips when it launches the iPhone 18 Pro in late 2026....
- + Samsung could copy one of the Pixel’s best AI features—Credit: Google A leaker has claimed that Samsung is working on an Audio Eraser feature. This would follow in the Pixel line’s footsteps...
- + PSA: Verizon Message Plus shuts down today, time to switch to replacement apps—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon Message Plus is shutting down today. Users won’t be able to send or receive messages...
- + Google’s extended Pixel updates prove just how important Tensor is—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Anyone who’s peered behind the scenes at Tensor’s development issues might be pretty down on Googl...
- + Some Galaxy S25 Ultra models could get a healthy performance boost—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The middle and top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra variants could have more RAM than their predecessors, acc...
- + Apple, Sony could team up to turn Vision Pro into a better gaming platform—Credit: Apple Apple is reportedly working with Sony to bring PlayStation VR 2 controller support to the Vision Pro headset. Apple has also ...
- + If Gboard is the best Android keyboard, why do I like this alternative so much?—I’ve long believed that Gboard is the Android keyboard king. After all, it’s made by Android’s creator, offers a laundry list of helpful features, a...
- + Unless my phone can be a PC too, I don’t want to keep paying for extra performance—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Opinion post by Robert Triggs When was the last time you felt your smartphone really cou...
- + The Apple Watch doesn’t support Android, but one brand might have an answer—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Xiaomi is reportedly investigating the feasibility of its devices supporting Apple hardware, inc...
- + The Galaxy S24 series was a sales hit, but Samsung has even higher hopes for S25—Credit: Android Headlines Samsung reportedly aims to ship 37 million Galaxy S25 series phones in 2025, up from ~35 million Galaxy S24 ser...
- + Why are we still fighting smartphone bloatware in 2025?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority As a Pixel daily driver for the past couple of years, I’ve become accustomed to the sleek and unintru...
- + One UI 7 is making me fall in love with Samsung all over again—After months of leaks and delays, Samsung’s One UI 7 beta is finally available for the Galaxy S24 series . Those early leaks showed a controversial...
- + The best tech of 2024: Android Authority’s picks for the top smartwatches, foldables, tablets, more!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority 2024 is coming to a close, and that means it’s time to look back over our favorite tech of the past twe...
- + Google skipped Qi 2 on the Pixel 9 Pro so I took matters into my own hands—Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani Call me crazy, but MagSafe might just be the most impactful improvement in the smartphone accessory ecosystem. A ...
- + My Spotify Wrapped fell flat, but Google Photos nailed my 2024 recap—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority My Spotify Wrapped recap landed a couple of days ago and, as has become customary for the past few...
- + Google could make it easier to set watch faces from your phone (APK teardown)—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google could make it easier to set a Wear OS watch face from your smartphone. The company coul...
- + Revealed: All the ways Apple’s first modem will lag behind even old Android phones—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A new report has detailed Apple’s first 5G modem, which is set to appear in the next iPhone SE. T...
- + Tired of waiting? These Anker fast chargers are on sale!—Credit: Anker via Amazon Now that it’s common to get no charger included with the purchase of a smartphone, it’s more important than ever to ...
- + Poll: Did you like this year’s Spotify Wrapped?—Everybody who is anybody is doing year-end recaps right now. We just saw Google Photos get in on the action, and earlier this week Amazon joined the...
- + The latest GoPro action cameras are on sale, reaching new all-time low prices—Credit: GoPro Launched just last September, the latest GoPro action cameras haven’t spent much time on the shelves. It’s rare to see brand-ne...
- + Google Wallet is fixing it so you never have to worry about losing your passport—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority ID Pass is rolling out for Google Wallet starting today. Users will be able to create and sto...
- + HMD Fusion impressions: Being a modular Android phone in 2024 isn’t its best trick—https://youtube.com/watch?v=nSnoxHRgRBI HMD is not a household name in the US. The company came to the limelight in 2016 when it took on the task of...
- + Deal: Get an Xbox Series X for just $399.99—Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority We just recently reported on the hottest PlayStation 5 deals , which are still available, by the way. ...
- + Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google releases guide for former Verizon Message Plus users—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon Messages Plus will shut down on December 9 with Verizon recommending users transition t...
- + One UI 7 just made accessing your apps slick as hell—One UI 7 offers Galaxy users a new way to organize their apps. Instead of swiping between pages of apps, you can now access them in one long vertica...
- + Broke your Xbox after rage quitting? You can now fix it with official parts from iFixit—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority You can now find official Microsoft parts for the Xbox Series X and S on iFixit. There are also...
- + One of Google’s biggest rivals has a new Android launcher, but is it any good?—You’re spoiled for choice when shopping for a new Android launcher . From smaller players like Kvaesitso and Niagara to industry heavies like Nova La...
- + One UI 7 lets you choose if you want your notifications and Quick Settings separated—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The One UI 7 beta will let Galaxy users pick between “Separate” and “Together” for the notificati...
- + Want to bring an unlocked device to AT&T, Verizon, or AT&T? Here’s a quick band guide to help—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority While all three of the big US networks have a few bands in common, there are some pretty big differ...
- + Google’s new community offers a sneak peek at upcoming Google TV features—Google is inviting some users to join its new Google TV Advisors community. Google TV Advisors is billed as an “exclusive online community where you...
- + I don’t use a case, and my Pixel is still in pristine condition—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Phone cases are big business. Everyone I know has at least one, and it’s the first accessory they b...
- + I used Android Switch to ditch my iPhone, and it couldn’t have been easier—As I’ve said in the past, I switch phones a lot — it comes with the territory. Usually, you’d think that would make me a pro at deciding what I want...
- + Samsung now lets you control its latest earbuds right from Quick Settings—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority One UI 7 adds closer integration with Samsung’s latest earbuds. Users can now access listening mo...
- + My Pixel absolutely crushes the iPhone in this one key area—These days, Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Pixel are about as similar as they come. They look almost the same (from most angles) and are equally well-bui...
- + Google Photos is getting its own version of Spotify Wrapped (Update: Official)—Google Photos is delivering a feature that revisits the photos you’ve taken in 2024. These Recaps summarize the vibes of your photos, what colors ap...
- + Google is working on a new look for the Gemini overlay (Updated: Rolling out)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google appears to be working on a new UI for Gemini. The new UI shrinks the text box while ad...
- + Google Chat could soon let you pin important messages and files (APK teardown)—Credit: Joe Hindy / Android Authority Google Chat could soon get a new “Board” feature for pinning messages and resources such as files, li...
- + If Apple does make a TV, I hope Google copies it—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority In a recent issue of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, the frequent Apple leaker divulged that th...
- + Have an Amex card? You could get a year of Mint Mobile unlimited for $135 ($11.25 a month)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Right now Mint Mobile is offering a full year of Mint Mobile for just $180 upfront, which works out...
- + Hands-on with Motorola’s Moto AI: A more productive Razr?—At times, it’s hard to track who’s in the mobile AI race and who’s not. Or rather, it’s hard to remember who has launched features and who is still ge...
- + Samsung Messages to drop RCS support on this major US carrier next year—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority According to messages received by Verizon users, Samsung Messages will no longer support RCS after ...
- + New phone camera tech could solve blurry photos, give you 400MP telephoto shots—Credit: Darcy LaCouvee / Android Authority TECNO has announced two new camera technologies for smartphones. EVS Dynamic Snapshot uses an ...
- + Did you know: A phone brand went bankrupt after an exec gambled away millions—Running a smartphone business is hard, and the list of dead manufacturers is enormous. There’s Nokia, BlackBerry, Microsoft, LG, Palm, and many more. ...
- + Pixel’s Now Playing feature will soon let you pick a default music player—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google could soon let users select a default music player for Now Playing results. The company ha...
- + Google Photos is getting its own version of Spotify Wrapped—Google Photos is testing a feature that recaps the photos you’ve taken in 2024. These recaps summarize the vibes of your photos, what colors appeare...
- + Google Pixel 9a rumors: Release date, leaked features, rumored price, and more—Update: December 6, 2024 (4:35 AM ET): We have updated our Google Pixel 9a hub to include real-world images of an apparent prototype device. The ...
- + ChatGPT’s latest Pro plan will cost you a whopping $200 per month—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Pro, a premium plan that unlocks its o1 Pro model, along with unl...
- + Real-world Pixel 9a pictures leak: Say goodbye to the camera bar—Credit: Android Headlines Real-world images of an apparent Google Pixel 9a prototype have appeared online. The images corroborate previou...
- + Pixel Drop: Here’s everything new added to Google Pixel devices—If you’re looking for a stellar camera phone , you can’t go wrong with a Google Pixel smartphone. But Pixels are much more than just their camera. Th...
- + Nothing Gallery app leaks ahead of launch, and we installed it for a good look—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Nothing is releasing its own Gallery app with Nothing OS 3.0, which has now leaked ahead of its exp...
- + Changing units is a joke in Pixel Weather app, but that could change (APK teardown)—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google could make it much easier to change units of measurement in the Pixel Weather app. We disc...
- + Thank you, Google: Pixel Camera app regains on-screen brightness, WB, and shadow controls—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In the previous Pixel Camera app redesign, Google removed convenient on-screen controls for br...
- + Today’s hottest smartphone deals: Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel 9, and Motorola Razr Plus 2024—Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Are you looking to kick off the holidays with a brand-new smartphone? Black Friday has come and gone, ...
- + Google’s got some ease-of-use improvements for how trusted places keep your phone unlocked—Trusted places are getting a quick toggle to disable Extend Unlock. Google will also start letting you choose new trusted places by selecting a poin...
- + Motorola gives a hot cocoa-colored finish to the Razr Plus (2024)—Credit: Motorola The Pantone Color Institute has named Mocha Mousse the 2025 color of the year. Motorola is releasing a special edition...
- + Save $100 on the Amazon Echo Frames, get a free Echo Spot—Credit: Amazon If you’ve been thinking about getting yourself a set of Amazon Echo Frames smart glasses, right now is the best time to do so....
- + How to record your calls without breaking the law: A state-by-state guide—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Recording your phone calls seems like the sort of thing that you should be allowed to do, right? But...
- + Pixel December software update is here, with more than just boring bug fixes—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Google is rolling out the December software update for Pixel devices. The update brings fixes and ...
- + Hyundai is not giving up on Android Auto—Hyundai has no current plans to abandon its support for Android Auto and CarPlay. Other manufacturers have been reconsidering their interest in Andr...
- + Bose QuietComfort Ultra deal: The best ANC headphones drop to all-time low price—Credit: Bose via Amazon The Bose QuietComfort Ultra broke to a new record-low price during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the deal disapp...
- + Suno AI now lets aspiring music creators on Android join in on the fun—Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Suno AI is now available to download on Android. The mobile version of the AI-powered music creat...
- + Google Search will now help you escape the echo chamber of personalized results—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Search has added a new “try without personalization” toggle in search result pages. Th...
- + Google officially extends update schedules for Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold—Google has officially added two additional years of update commitments to the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold. That means the Pixel 6 will see supp...
- + Pixel 9 finally gets adaptive refresh rate support in Android 15 QPR1—Google says that the Pixel 9 series now supports adaptive refresh rate in the latest Pixel Drop. Adaptive refresh rate support was added in Android ...
- + Google could finally fix a major Calendar flaw (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Calendar is adding support for editing birthdays and anniversaries. Users will be able...
- + Here’s how Pixel’s new Simple View feature makes your phone easier to use—Google is introducing a new Simple View feature that will make it easier for the elderly or people with visual impairments to use their Pixel phone. ...
- + Live Captions on Android can now help you read between the lines—Google is enhancing Live Caption with Expressive Captions on Android. Expressive Captions use AI to recognize tone, volume, and ambient sounds and c...
- + Want Gemini to remember you’re a vegan? You’ll need to pay for that.—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google has formally announced that a saved info feature is coming to Gemini Advanced. This wi...
- + December 2024 Pixel Drop is here: Everything new coming to your phone, watch, and tablet—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google has announced the December 2024 Pixel Drop. Pixel phones have received improvements to Pix...
- + Latest Pixel Drop makes finding and managing your screenshots easier than ever—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Circle to Search searches can now be saved to the Pixel Screenshots app. Tickets and credit car...
- + Android’s Quick Share will now let you transfer photos and videos using QR codes—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Quick Share on Android will now let you send and receive files by scanning a QR code. Th...
- + The latest Gemini Extensions are ready to search Spotify lyrics, make calls for you, and much more—Google formally welcomes Gemini Extensions for Spotify, Utilities, Messages, and Phone. These have already been spotted showing up on devices over t...
- + Call Screen on Pixel devices gets Gemini-powered contextual replies—Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Call Screen on Pixel devices is getting a massive upgrade with the December 2024 Pixel Drop. Th...
- + An honest and in-depth look at how Mint Mobile really compares to the big three carriers—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Mint Mobile is arguably one of the most well-known prepaid brands, thanks in large part to a massiv...
- + OnePlus Watch 3 hardware could make these two moves in the right direction—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A new OnePlus smartwatch has appeared on the FCC’s certification database. The smartwatch co...
- + Play Protect could let users rescan apps without uninstalling offending apps (Updated: Rolling out)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Play Store’s Play Protect feature could soon get a new Rescan button. It will let us...
- + Here are my 7 favorite Android Auto features—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority When Android Auto first debuted in 2015, it was just OK. It was nice being able to access your Andr...
- + Stable Wear OS 5 update rolling out widely for older Galaxy smartwatch models (Updated: Watch 4)—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Wear OS 5 with One UI 6 Watch is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch FE, and pos...
- + Girlypop gacha Infinity Nikki is the new hotness — if your phone can run it—Love it or hate it, Infinity Nikki is here to stay. The unabashedly girly gacha title is a cozier take on open-world games like Genshin Impact or Br...
- + Last year’s popular T-Mobile holiday freebie is returning once more!—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Last year, T-Mobile gave away pint glasses to celebrate the holidays, and now it’s continuing th...
- + What Samsung products are coming in 2025, and what to expect—Samsung has had quite a busy 2024. While we got the expected Galaxy S, Galaxy A, Fold, Flip, and Tab releases, Samsung had a few extras in store. The...
- + Your Oura Ring can now tell you if you’re about to get sick—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Oura has started rolling out a new Symptom Radar feature to users of the Oura Ring 3 and Oura R...
- + One UI 7: Release date, beta rollout, confirmed features and everything else we know—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDpcMnqmQY Update: December 5, 2024 (08:00 AM ET): We’ve updated this Samsung One UI 7 hub with details about the...
- + Breaking: Samsung begins rolling out Android 15-based One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24 series—Samsung’s first One UI 7 beta is available now for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Users can sign up for One UI 7 beta throug...
- + We’re giving Bluesky a shot, and you should too—We have a quick announcement to make: Android Authority is on Bluesky. You can follow us at @androidauthority.com . Right now, we’re just pushing...
- + Linkind by AiDot: Smart TV Backlight Experience That Brings Your Movies and Games to Life—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It’s surprising that smart lighting hasn’t evolved in some years. Those who want a truly smart ligh...
- + OnePlus could launch a more affordable OnePlus Pad, and here’s what to expect—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority OnePlus is reportedly working on a new affordable Android tablet. The tablet is rumored to featu...
- + New Pixel 9 feature may use AI to auto-generate to-do lists from calls (APK Teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Phone app could soon get a “Call To-do List” feature, expanding on the existing Cal...
- + More for nothing: Verizon is increasing its frivolous admin fee (Update: Confirmed)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon is apparently increasing its controversial administrative charge. This fee is purport...
- + Nothing’s new home screen widget revives Nokia’s classic Snake game—Credit: Nothing Nothing and its community members have co-created a new Snake game widget. The widget brings back memories from Nokia’s ...
- + Save over $100 on this XGIMI Elfin Flip portable projector deal—Credit: XGIMI Are you looking for a portable projector to upgrade your winter movie nights? XGIMI is one of the most notable brands in this m...
- + Google Photos finally adds a smarter way to delete cloud backups—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Photos is rolling out a new “Undo device backup” feature to help with cloud storage mana...
- + The international Galaxy S25 is getting one feature US buyers will miss—Galaxy S24 Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The global variants of the Galaxy S25 series have been spotted on the FCC websit...
- + The big One UI 7 wait may finally be over—One UI 7 will bring Android 15 to Samsung Galaxy phones for the first time. While Samsung has committed to a One UI 7 beta, details about its start ...
- + Amazing deal: The Marshall Tufton speaker is $220 off!—Credit: Marshall OK, we know we just reported a deal on the Marshall Tufton yesterday , but today, we came across a sale that is so good we ha...
- + Apple iPad 10th Generation drops back to its $249.99 record-low price—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Apple iPad 10th Generation is the cheapest tablet in Apple’s current lineup, and it got way cheaper...
- + YouTube TV not working? Here’s how you can try to fix it—Once almost a novelty, YouTube TV is now pretty firmly entrenched in the world of live TV streaming, although it remains US-only. Regional barriers ...
- + Samsung may finally let you long press the power button to launch Gemini—A teardown of the Google app hints that you’ll be able to hold down the side button on Samsung devices to launch Gemini. The side button on Samsung ...
- + Disney Plus hopes a taste of Hulu and ESPN will tempt you to upgrade your plan—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Disney Plus is adding an ESPN tile to its app to create a more integrated streaming experience....
- + Native PDF support is coming to Chrome for Android, and you can try it now—Google Chrome for Android will soon finally open PDF files on its own without the need for a third-party app. You can search through PDFs or annotat...
- + Spotify Wrapped made me miss the radio this year—I’ve never been a big fan of the radio. In fact, I’ve had Spotify Premium for years to avoid listening to commercials and lame jokes to start my day...
- + AT&T’s 5G upgrades promise lower costs, but will those savings reach you?—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In a recent analyst event, AT&T shared its vision for the future, focusing on faster and mo...
- + Streaming is becoming a little more like cable with always-on HBO channels for Max—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing always-on channels to Max in a new test. Those included in...
- + Homey now has its own version of Home Assistant Dashboards, also called Dashboards—After a brief beta period, Homey Dashboards are now available for anyone who wants to use them. Homey Dashboards essentially replicate Home Assistan...
- + Harmony OS Next doesn’t natively support Android apps, but that hasn’t stopped some people—A new tool has been released that lets Huawei devices running Harmony OS Next launch Android apps like Chrome, Gmail, Spotify, and more. This is not...
- + FBI encourages you to use encrypted chat apps, even if it doesn’t like it—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In response to the Salt Typhoon hack, two high-ranking FBI officials have said Americans should...
- + This Android phone is borrowing iOS 18’s anti-nausea trick—Credit: Ryan McNeal / Android Authority HONOR has launched the 300 Series in China. The company’s latest phone lineup includes a feature ...
- + Google highlights how Chrome for Android doubled its Speedometer benchmark score—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Chrome on Android has delivered best-in-class Speedometer benchmark scores on Android devices. ...
- + I love my Pixel, but I still miss my old OnePlus phone—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority I used to love OnePlus phones — I had three of them. But over the years, the brand lost a lot of its...
- + Xfinity Mobile is offering up to $500 per line to new customers and other great holiday deals—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Xfinity Mobile is offering up to $500 per line to help you pay off your phones on your existing...
- + Customer learns the hard way why you shouldn’t buy internet access like Girl Scout cookies—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A former Spectrum customer was convinced to drop a $ 20-a-month legacy plan for Verizon’s 5G Ho...
- + Google Photos could soon make it easier to set wallpapers (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Currently, setting a wallpaper from Google Photos requires navigating through multiple menus. ...
- + These are my 5 favorite Android productivity features—As a smartphone reviewer, a good chunk of my day involves being on my phone. After all, how can I find what I like and dislike about the eighth or nin...
- + Black Friday deals the Android Authority team actually spent their money on—Here at Android Authority, we are all about tech, and we spend day and night learning all about new products, as well as the hottest deals. If one of ...
- + Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (December 4)—Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tabl...
- + Your Pixel will occasionally ignore the 80% charging limit, but for good reason—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google has quietly revealed that your phone will occasionally ignore the charging limit feature. ...
- + Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here with a first-ever personalized AI podcast—Credit: Spotify Spotify Wrapped has started rolling out to users worldwide. This year, Spotify’s annual music recap is getting a healthy...
- + Still using Google Assistant? Gemini’s new Utilities extension might convince you to switch—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini’s new Utilities extension lets you control your phone with voice commands. You can now set a...
- + These new Windows handhelds might actually get more than 2 hours of gameplay—Credit: MSI MSI refreshed its Windows handheld lineup with the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+. These are the first devices to feature the ener...
- + Apple may not launch the HomePod with display in March after all—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Initial rumors suggested Apple would launch a HomePod with a 6-7-inch display in March 2025. Th...
- + Here’s when the Max password-sharing clampdown starts—Credit: Max Streaming service Max will start clamping down on password sharing next week, an executive said. The executive added that the...
- + T-Mobile’s new festive deal makes switching over to the carrier cheaper—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is quietly waiving the $35 activation fee for new postpaid lines. The offer can be c...
- + Circle of life: ChatGPT could Google-ify its search results with… ads—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority OpenAI is considering bringing ads to its artificial intelligence products, including ChatGPT, ...
- + More for nothing: Verizon is increasing its frivolous admin fee—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon is apparently increasing its controversial administrative charge. This fee is purport...
- + It’s no Rewind, but YouTube Trending 2024 is here!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube has released its top trending lists for 2024. The roundup includes the top songs, cr...
- + The PlayStation 5 Slim is still $75 off, and now you get a free game!—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Sony isn’t stopping its awesome holiday deals. While ra...
- + Google’s beefing up Android app security, but not everyone’s going to be happy—Play Integrity is getting some upgrades that promise faster, more secure device attestation. The new verdicts are opt-in for devs right now, but wil...
- + Your next smart TV might come with a lot more Walmart inside—Credit: Walmart Walmart has officially completed its acquisition of Vizio, including its SmartCast operating system. The $2.3 billion d...
- + Deal: The Marshall Tufton speaker finally goes on sale, 33% off—Credit: Marshall We know the audiophiles among us will preach about how there are so many better speakers than Marshall’s for the price. And th...
- + The iPhone 17 Pro models could get an unexpected display upgrade—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could use new display technology. It’s claimed that this technology...
- + Hurry! Get the Samsung galaxy S24 Ultra for just $899.99 while you can—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is undoubtedly still one of the best phones of 2024. It’s a true gem, but ...
- + Google gives redesigning the Messages text box yet another try—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is introducing a new design for the text field in Messages. The redesign moves the plu...
- + 32 years ago today, personal communication changed forever—The first SMS text message was sent on December 3, 1992. Part of an early Vodafone test, the message was sent from a computer to a GSM handset on th...
- + Google’s Recorder app could be getting the upgrade users have been waiting for (APK Teardown)—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Code from the latest Google Recorder app suggests a “Clear Voice” feature is in the works. Thi...
- + Google enhances Maps on Android Auto with reports from Waze—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google Maps app on Android Auto now shows reports from Waze drivers. The Maps mobile app a...
- + Amazon Music Delivered reveals your top songs and most embarrassing Alexa requests—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon has announced Delivered, its new yearly recap feature on Amazon Music. Like Spotify Wr...
- + The best custom Gboard emoji combos—Credit: Emoji Kitchen If you’re that person in the WhatsApp groups with a sticker for every occasion, you’ll want to start playing with Gbo...
- + Smart displays, security cameras: Here’s why I’m excited for Apple’s smart home reawakening—Credit: Apple HomeKit, Apple’s smart home platform, turned ten years old this September, and it’s hard not to feel like it’s been a decade of...
- + Chrome for Android could adopt this smoother animation from iOS—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is testing a new back-and-forward gesture animation in Chrome for Android. The feature ...
- + Google starts testing a new Gemini-powered Assistant voice on Nest speakers—Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority Google appears to have started testing a new Google Assistant voice on Nest devices. The new voic...
- + This GameCube classic is playable on Android again thanks to a big Dolphin update—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Dolphin emulator just got a big update with countless bug fixes and improvements for GameCube an...
- + Google’s new app helps me learn complex topics, but can it escape the graveyard?—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google has never been shy about experimenting when new tech comes along, often releasing new projec...
- + Stable Wear OS 5 update rolling out widely for these older Galaxy smartwatch models—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Wear OS 5 with One UI 6 Watch is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch FE, and possi...
- + Visible’s New Year’s deal is even better than its Black Friday sale—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Visible is celebrating the upcoming new year with its best promotion yet, with the offer ending...
- + Wondering why your Galaxy S24 Ultra has an S Pen dead spot? You can blame it on magnets—Qi2 cases and accessories, especially those with strong magnets, can interfere with the S Pen’s functionality on Samsung devices. The interference i...
- + Can Harmony OS Next be a genuine Android alternative now?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority From next year, HUAWEI is officially done with Android . Harmony OS Next will roll out to the compan...
- + Never mind the Pixel 9a, leaked OnePlus 13R specs show a mid-range superstar—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority The OnePlus 13R’s specs have apparently leaked online. The phone is expected to pack a Snapdrago...
- + T-Mobile’s Hulu perk could soon become much worse, especially for Disney Plus fans—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile’s Hulu (with Ads) perk will soon see some changes that will affect Go5G Next users and...
- + Wear OS users can now access hotel rooms and offices with their watch—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Wear OS users can now access hotel rooms, campus IDs, and corporate badges with their watches. ...
- + Apple’s first foldable may not be a Galaxy Z Flip rival after all—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Previous rumors indicated Apple would launch a foldable iPhone resembling a Galaxy Z Flip as early ...
- + Samsung’s next ‘one more thing’ for Galaxy Unpacked could be its XR glasses—Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority Samsung may reveal a photo or video of a prototype of its XR glasses at the Galaxy S25 launch event...
- + Want a triple-screen Galaxy foldable? You’ll have to wait a lot longer than expected.—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Samsung is tipped to launch its first triple-screen foldable phone in early 2026. This claim c...
- + Apple Music’s annual recap now available ahead of Spotify Wrapped—Credit: Joe Hindy / Android Authority Apple Music is now offering its Replay 2024 statistics on a dedicated webpage. The summary includes...
- + This Snapdragon 8 Elite phone comes with RGB lights and monster specs—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority vivo’s sub-brand IQOO has launched the IQOO 13 outside China. The phone boasts an array of powe...
- + Google Pixel phones can now tell you exactly how hot they are—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google has brought live device temperature measurements to its Pixel phones. The feature is avail...
- + The Galaxy Z Fold 7 could get a long-overdue display upgrade—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could offer the same screen sizes as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Editio...
- + Google Messages may finally tackle a longtime RCS group chat frustration (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages could soon solve a common frustration for group chat users, finally enabling t...
- + Is Reddit not working? Here are some fixes you can try!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It’s nowhere close to Google or Facebook, but Reddit stays firm on the list of the most popular we...
- + Get an Amazon Echo speaker before Cyber Monday deals end!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon Echo speakers are an amazing way to upgrade your living spaces. They are also very affordabl...
- + It’s the most wonderful time to get a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 on sale!—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are as hot as they can get right now, bringing some of our favorite...
- + Cyber Monday deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority It’s hard to say which the absolute best smartphone in the market, as the answer depends on your pre...
- + Google ushers in December with Android’s latest security patches, plus Wallet upgrades for Wear OS—Google has shared the latest Android security fixes with its 2024-12-01 and 2024-12-05 patch levels. Updates are not yet available for Pixel phones,...
- + PSA: Here’s how to make sure Gmail’s tracking all your holiday packages—Credit: Google Gmail is able to track your shipments in real time. However, users have to opt-in to package tracking by clicking on “Al...
- + Apple AirPods Max drop to new record-low price thanks to Cyber Monday!—Credit: Chris Thomas / Android Authority As much as we love Android around here, we can’t deny there are some benefits to Apple’s iOS, and we k...
- + Gemini won’t require you to unlock your phone to make calls anymore—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google is rolling out a function that allows Gemini to make calls and send messages while the phone...
- + Gemini could soon let you turn PDFs into podcasts (APK teardown)—NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews could soon be coming to Gemini on your phone. Audio Overviews will generate spoken “podcasts” where hosts discuss the i...
- + Apple’s privacy promise doesn’t extend to its own employees, lawsuit claims—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority An Apple employee has filed a lawsuit against the company for allegedly spying on workers through ...
- + Fitbit bug is making it almost impossible to navigate the app properly—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Users of the Fitbit app claim an issue is cutting off the UI at the top of the screen on several pa...
- + AT&T’s new Internet Backup will keep you online when fiber goes down—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T has announced its new Internet Backup feature, rolling out next week to fiber customer...
- + Gemini could shake things up with random ‘I’m feeling lucky’ button (APK teardown)—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google is adding random suggestions on the Gemini homepage. However, the first suggestion, “I...
- + Happy Thanksgiving: iPhone users are suddenly embracing RCS—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Many Android users anecdotally report that a lot more of their iPhone contacts have recently begun ...
- + Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 wishlist: All the features I want to see—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 made many noteworthy improvements over its predecessor, including signifi...
- + The best deals of Cyber Monday 2024: Phones, smart home devices, and a whole lot more—Black Friday may have passed, but Cyber Monday means that almost all of the best deals are still live. The retailers are clamoring to get your busines...
- + Aluminum or titanium? Here’s what the latest iPhone 17 Pro rumor suggests—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Last month, a report stated the iPhone 17 Pro models would retire titanium in favor of aluminum. ...
- + iPhones could eventually get multiple customizable buttons—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A new patent suggests that Apple is considering introducing more Action buttons on future iPhones. ...
- + Exclusive: Here’s what the canceled Pixel Tablet 2 would have been—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google’s canceled Pixel Tablet 2 was planned to include key upgrades, such as a 120 Hz display, ...
- + This feature is making a comeback, and I want to see it on Pixel and Galaxy phones—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The first next-generation flagship Android phones are here, and all eyes are on improvements like b...
- + The OnePlus 13 officially goes global this January, competing against the Galaxy S25—Credit: OnePlus OnePlus has confirmed the global launch of the OnePlus 13 in January 2025. The phone will be available in three colors, i...
- + Did you know: You can create your own search engine—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Not happy with the search results provided by Google? Welcome to the club. The solution to your p...
- + The Snapdragon 8s Elite could be a major upgrade for affordable flagships—Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority New leaks have shed light on the next Snapdragon 8s chip, which could be the Snapdragon 8s Elite. ...
- + AI Overviews in the Google app could get a much-needed fact-check boost (APK Teardown)—Credit: Google Google is testing a new feature for Gemini’s AI Overviews in the Google app for Android, which will make it easier to see th...
- + Performance or battery life? One of these is clearly more important to you.—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is expected to power a host of top Android phones in 2025, and it ...
- + Your Tesla car key now lives on your wrist, but there’s a catch—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Tesla will let Apple Watch users unlock their cars using its official app later this month. T...
- + One UI 7 could bring an alarming update to the Samsung Clock app—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Samsung’s Clock app is getting an update with One UI 7, and the upcoming app has been leaked ahe...
- + Love Samsung’s Edge Panels? One UI 7 brings bad news.—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung has reportedly notified users that they can’t download Edge Panels after updating to One UI...
- + Never mind 8 Elite: Leaks are here for Qualcomm’s next Android flagship chip—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor could be “significantly” more expensive than the already ...
- + Google Translate could offer a richer, seamless Instant Translate experience (Updated: Rolling out)—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google Translate could soon let you access extra options within the Instant Translation preview,...
- + YouTube TV for Android picks up a controversial design change from the main YouTube app—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube TV is reportedly getting a new mini-player on the Android app. The design docks a fl...
- + Leak suggests an 8,000mAh Android flagship might be in the works for 2025—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority A trusted tipster suggests Realme is exploring multiple battery configurations for its next-gener...
- + Google Maps is getting some help from Waze to warn you about road hazards—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google Maps users are now seeing police reports sourced from Waze drivers directly within the ap...
- + 2024 passed by without the smartwatch feature I wanted the most—As smartwatches grow more powerful and add more utility, they’re starting to hold as much personal weight as our phones. This means that an easy way t...
- + I love my Pixel, but this budget Samsung phone has become my ultimate life hack—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority As a smartphone power user, I naturally tend to gravitate towards picking a flagship as my daily drive...
- + Should phones be banned from schools? No, the reality is more complicated than that—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority While the US government hasn’t done much at the federal level to ban or limit smartphones in scho...
- + T-Mobile customers are getting a chance to take a selfie that’s truly out of this world—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is offering its customers a free opportunity to have their selfies photographed in spa...
- + I tested two of the new 2024 Kindles, and this is the one you absolutely should buy—I’ve owned a few Amazon Kindle devices over the years. Generally, each one is the same: a small e-ink tablet with the most basic of features neede...
- + A mysterious glitch is causing Garmin watches to crash; here’s what’s happening—Credit: Garmin Many Garmin users have reported frequent watch face crashes, showing an “IQ!” logo with an orange exclamation mark. The is...
- + After 2 weeks reviewing the new iPad Mini (2024), I just want a Pixel Tablet Mini—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’m no stranger to iPads. I won the iPad Mini 2 in a contest in 2014, bought the Air 4 in 2020, and ...
- + The best new Android apps and games for December 2024—Many new Android apps are out there. Keeping track of them is tough, but we’re happy to do that hard work for you. We’ve scoured the internet to find ...
- + Here’s what Google’s Pixel lineup has in store for 2025 and beyond—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Thanks to a series of leaks in recent weeks, we now know a great deal about Google’s plans for its f...
- + I thought I wanted a new Pixel camera app, but I really just needed a new photo editor—It’s funny — when one of us here at Android Authority has an opinion, there’s usually someone else on the team who feels exactly the same way. So, w...
- + These are the 5 Samsung Routines I can’t live without—Automation has always been a popular idea. Having a device do things for you instead of doing it all yourself appeals to many people, myself included...
- + I replaced every emulator on my phone with this $50 gaming handheld and I don’t regret it one bit—As someone who grew up playing retro games, I was over the moon when I first found out I could install emulators on my Android phone years ago. What...
- + Deal: The Apple MacBook Air M1 is just $599, but is it the right choice?—Credit: Gary Sims / Android Authority Black Friday deals are all the hype, and there is one offer you may want to look at if you want to get a ...
- + Google keeps teasing this Pixel Watch face you still can’t get—Google appears to be developing an updated version of the Pixel Watch’s Concentric watch face. The revision would add up to four customizable compli...
- + Apple Mac Mini M4 deal: The biggest discount we’ve seen yet—Credit: Apple The new Apple Mac Mini M4 launched earlier this month. While new Apple devices don’t often get discounted, this one was release...
- + Philips Hue just solved a major problem for smart lighting users—Credit: Philips Hue The Philips Hue app has introduced multi-bridge support, allowing users to link multiple Hue Bridges into a single home...
- + Nothing rumored to be expanding lineup to three models in 2025—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Nothing is rumored to be working on three new phones. It’s said that these phones will come out i...
- + The best new streaming shows this week: Asaf and more—We’re back this week with a new list of shows you must catch up on. We’ve got crime, action, crime, and more. The best new streaming shows this wee...
- + Save a whopping $800 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6!—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority If you’re looking to get a foldable smartphone, you’ve undoubtedly considered the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold...
- + Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are here: Specs, price, colors, everything else!—The Google Pixel 8 series was the company’s best flagship series to date when it debuted in 2023, topping lists for some of the best Android phones ...
- + Double Black Friday deal on the the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro saves you $80—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority You might already have thoughts about how you’re going to get your fitness journey back on track afte...
- + Chrome may soon give you an instant web store trust assessment—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google appears to be working on a new Chrome feature called “Store reviews.” The feature uses...
- + New Pixel bug freezes your phone after calls, but here’s how to fix it (Update)—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A bug in Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases feature is causing a persistent toast notification on ...
- + Google Photos Memories are getting a new home, plus a new name—Google Photos is moving Memories into your Collections. Memories are also being rebranded as “Moments.” The change is rolling out now on iOS, but ...
- + Deal: Amazon’s newest Kindle is already discounted for Black Friday—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority If you’re an avid reader, you would agree that nothing quite beats the comfort of a dedicated eRead...
- + Gmail on Android just gave you one less excuse for messing up all your CCs—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gmail is making it easier to move contacts between the “to,” “cc,” and “bcc” fields on Android....
- + The Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip is $400 off right now—Credit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority Apple isn’t big on discounts, so a $400 Black Friday deal on one of its most stacked laptops caught our...
- + Sayonara, MacBook Air: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet (Gen 9) is my new travel companion—To this point, I’ve been a pretty loyal laptop guy. No matter my needs, I’ve reached for my spacious 15-inch MacBook Air with its M2 chip, knowing tha...
- + Deal: Save 50% on the TicWatch Pro 5 for the first time—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Ignore the memes — Black Friday does genuinely bring record-breaking deals here and there. Exhibits ...
- + Goodbye DeX, Samsung reveals the fate of the Windows app—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The One UI 7 rollout will mark the end of a fan-favorite feature. Samsung warns that it will be...
- + Samsung’s Fold SE didn’t launch globally, but another Galaxy Slim flagship could—Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A new Samsung Galaxy phone with model number SM-S937B/DS has appear...
- + Without Android’s new Private Space, here’s how I hide my sensitive apps in plain sight—Our smartphones are digital binders that house profoundly personal and critical data. Should you ever misplace your phone or become the victim of a ...
- + The GoldenMate LiFePO4 UPS keeps essential equipment running during a power outage—Credit: GoldenMate As the cold sets in, so does the chance of power outages caused by frozen power lines, fallen trees during power outages, an...
- + Black Friday: Samsung Galaxy S24 gets second price drop to $659.99—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority However early the Black Friday sales start in recent years, there’s always one or two gems that drop ...
- + When people ask me what phone to buy this year, it’s not a $1,000 powerhouse—Galaxy S24 FE Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The end of the year and early 2025 are shaping up to be exciting times for performa...
- + New Pixel bug freezes your phone after calls, but here’s how to fix it—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A bug in Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases feature is causing a persistent toast notification on ...
- + For better or worse, realme’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone feels like a flagship killer—Affordable flagship phones are still a thing, with devices like the Galaxy S24 FE and OnePlus 12R offering a ton of horsepower and plenty of featu...
- + Thin Galaxy Z Fold or S Pen support? Samsung doesn’t want you to choose.—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Samsung is reportedly working on tech that would bring S Pen support to screens without a digitize...
- + Roborock’s Black Friday deals bring huge discounts to its entire range of robot vacuums—Credit: Roborock Now that the hearty Thanksgiving dinner is over, it’s time to open your wallet and start prepping for Black Friday. There are ...
- + Netflix who? YouTube is the streaming king in my eyes, and it’s not even close—Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Netflix is great, but YouTube is better. There, I said it. But before you grab your pitchforks, Netfli...
- + Wasting a lot of time watching Shorts and Reels? This app puts you back in control.—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority A new app called Sane Scrolling promises to block short-form video content on various apps. The...
- + One UI 7: Release date, beta timeline, confirmed features and everything else we know—Update: November 29, 2024 (05:55 AM ET): We’ve updated this Samsung One UI 7 hub with details about the officially confirmed features. Samsung’s ...
- + One UI 7 is here: Release date, beta timeline, confirmed features and everything else we know—Update: November 29, 2024 (05:55 AM ET): We’ve updated this Samsung One UI 7 hub with details about the officially confirmed features. Samsung’s ...
- + Samsung finally spills the beans on One UI 7, here are the new features!—Credit: Samsung Samsung’s Spanish website has revealed details about One UI 7 ahead of its rollout. One UI 7 highlight features include n...
- + The cool Casio Ring Watch is coming to the US very soon—Credit: Casio Casio has listed the Casio Ring Watch in the US. This is basically a Casio watch in the form of a ring. Expect to pay $...
- + This Casio Watch for your finger is soon coming to the US—Credit: Casio Casio has listed the Casio Ring Watch in the US. This is basically a Casio watch in the form of a ring. Expect to pay $...
- + One UI 7 apps are now available to download, but you’ll need to install them yourself—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A Twitter user has shared a few One UI 7 versions of Samsung apps. The shared apps include the ...
- + Galaxy S25 and 25 Plus colors appear in parts leak: Do they live up to the ‘Sparkling’ name?—The colors of the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus have leaked thanks to images of their original SIM card tray replacement parts. The phones are expected to...
- + Google’s Thanksgiving 2024 Doodle is all about food, family, and floats—Credit: Google In its annual tribute to Thanksgiving, Google has revealed a cheerful and festive Doodle that captures the spirit of the holida...
- + Black Friday charger deals: Why a good charger is the perfect holiday gift—Credit: UGREEN Have you noticed most people have horrible chargers? That’s because no one outside our tech bubble really goes out how to pic...
- + Samsung’s 75-inch QLED 4K smart TV is more than 50% off for Black Friday—Credit: Samsung How’s the big game looking? Wouldn’t it look better on a Samsung 75-inch QLED 4K smart TV? It might be a bit late to upgrade ...
- + Save $50 on the Amazon Echo Show 10 and get a free smart light!—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Just yesterday we covered Amazon’s hottest deals on its smart displays , and the Echo Show 10 was od...
- + Amazing deal: 63% off the JLab JBuds Lux ANC, our favorite budget headphones—Finding the very best headphones is relatively simple. Put simply, the battle is mainly between the Sony WH-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Ap...
- + The best new streaming movies this week: Blitz and more—We’re back with a brand new list for the week. It’s going to be fun — grab a cup of coffee! The best new streaming movies this week Blitz ...
- + The Roku Black Friday sale includes 59% savings on the Roku Outdoor Camera—Credit: Amazon Roku has joined the Black Friday party, and it’s not holding back. From streaming to smart home , all manner of flagship Roku...
- + Samsung makes a sneaky Galaxy Tab S10 FE reference, hidden in the fine print—Earlier this year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and S10 Ultra, but no S10 FE models. When those two S10 tablets launched, Samsung put ...
- + Thanksgiving deal slashes the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra to just $434—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Samsung is keen to catch your eye as you enjoy the holidays. And to be fair, this record deal on the...
- + Google Pixel 9 Pro XL catches $250 price drop in improved Black Friday deal—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google fans might want to take a turkey break this Thanksgiving to check out Google’s latest Black F...
- + Google Messages will soon make it easier to stop RCS ad spam (APK teardown)—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google Messages is testing a new “STOP” button to unsubscribe from RCS Business Messages, which...
- + I will never forgive Google for removing support for this Assistant voice command—Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Google kills off its products at an alarming pace. We probably don’t need to worry about it killing o...
- + What happened after Plague Inc.? The dev’s next game looks to find out—Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Ndemic Creations, the developer behind Plague Inc., has a new game called After Inc. It’s a “m...
- + Philips Hue Lights appearing offline in Google Home? You’re not alone, and here’s the fix—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Philips Hue light owners are reporting that their lights frequently appear as offline in Google...
- + Avast! Nintendo takes aim at Switch pirates on Reddit—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In a legal case against a Nintendo Switch modder, Nintendo has asked for a subpoena against Red...
- + Microsoft can’t launch Xbox store on Android, even though it’s ready to go—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Microsoft has announced that despite the functionality being ready, it’s unable to launch an overh...
- + Galaxy S25 FCC listing confirms key specs and one expected miss (Updated)—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority All three models in the Galaxy S25 series have appeared on the FCC website, confirming key specs. ...
- + Samsung begins Wear OS 5 rollout for Galaxy Watch 4, but there’s a catch—Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Samsung is rolling out the stable Wear OS 5 update for the Galaxy Watch 4 users who participat...
- + I’m not surprised: Uber is under investigation for Uber One subscription service—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The FTC has reportedly launched an investigation into the Uber One subscription service. The ...
- + Americans hit hard by tech support scams — FTC takes action—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority The FTC is amending its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to better protect consumers from tech s...
- + Battery life or performance: What’s your priority in a smartphone?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The first wave of Snapdragon 8 Elite phones recently launched, and Qualcomm’s new processor offers ...
- + The brand-new Amazon Echo Show 15 and Show 21 are already on sale!—Credit: Amazon Who said smart displays have to be small? Amazon is taking them to the next level with its new Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 15. ...
- + Android Aut-Oh No! Mysterious bug adds ‘oh’ when reading text messages in your car—Android Auto has recently started appending “oh” to the end of some messages it reads aloud. Reports have spotted this behavior with apps like Whats...
- + The PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition drops to a new record-low price of just $424!—Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Winter break is coming, and I don’t know about you, but my fondest childhood memories involve playing ...
- + Google VPN support for the Pixel Tablet arrives ahead of expectations—VPN by Google has been available on the Pixel 7 and later devices, but skipped the Pixel Tablet. Access finally arrived with Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1,...
- + Save $650 on the super cool LG StanbyME Go portable TV—Credit: LG Call me crazy, but the LG StanbyME Go portable screen is about the coolest display I have seen in years. It comes built into a brief...
- + When I’m buying tech, battery life is my top concern, not performance—Whenever a company launches a new product, it almost always puts a massive emphasis on how much more powerful that product is. For recent smartphones...
- + Price drop: Save 40% on the Anker Prime 20,000mAh power bank—Credit: Amazon As you score yourself the latest Android phone or flagship headphones in the Black Friday sales, don’t forget that you’ll need...
- + Microphone not working on Android? Here’s how you can try to fix it—Needless to say, a malfunctioning microphone is a major problem on any kind of Android phone . While a lot of people confine their conversations to m...
- + Deal: Upgrade your movie nights with this Nebula Capsule 3 portable projector—Credit: Anker via Amazon The holidays are almost here, as is Black Friday. Deals are hot, so it’s the best time to get all those cool gadgets...
- + Android not receiving texts from iPhone? Here’s how you can try to fix it—Notoriously, Apple doesn’t like to play nice with Android. Steve Jobs called the operating system “stolen,” and there are a number of arbitrary barrie...
- + Apple iPhone 17 rumors: Everything we know so far about Apple’s next flagships—The iPhone 16 series is here, and Apple is packing a stronger punch than ever before. While the phones don’t have any drastic changes, the numerous ...
- + A designer just transformed this shoe emoji into a real-life sneaker you can buy—Credit: The Verge A designer has turned Apple’s running shoe emoji into a real product. The sneaker is called the Shoe 1 and sells for ...
- + Samsung Galaxy S25 series rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far—Update: November 27, 2024 (03:15 PM ET): We’ve updated our Galaxy S25 series rumor hub with some key specs revealed via the FCC listings and leaked h...
- + Razr devices can start signing up for the Moto AI beta—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Moto AI is now available in beta for select Razr devices. The company’s AI offers several feature...
- + T-Mobile opens up about how it stopped that major cyber attack—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile has detailed how it successfully prevented a recent cyberattack that targeted its edge...
- + Impulse-buy Peacock Black Friday deal gets you a full year of streaming for 75% off—Peacock joins the growing list of streaming services with some killer Black Friday deals. This year you can pick up a monthly Peacock Premium subscr...
- + Score $130 off the Beam Gen 2 in rare Sonos sale—Credit: Amazon Sonos doesn’t hold a sale every day, taking the Apple approach of letting the quality of its hardware speak for itself. Black ...
- + The sequel to the world’s cheapest foldable just had its specs and design leaked—Credit: 91mobiles A follow-up to the Nubia Flip 5G is in the works. The Nubia Flip II has been spotted on the TENAA and MIIT databases,...
- + Plex’s new interface is a big step forward, and two steps back—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority It might surprise you, but Plex is the center of my media consumption. Much of what I watch has bee...
- + Black Friday bargain: Beats Studio Pro drops 54% to best price yet—Credit: Beats We’re finally at the business end of the Black Friday sales, which means the biggest discounts ever on some hot hardware. The Bea...
- + Google vs Apple vs Samsung: Who has the best AI image generator?—Despite their differences, Google, Apple, and Samsung often feel like three sides of the same weird, triangular coin. I mean, they’ve all decided on p...
- + Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (November 27)—Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tabl...
- + Edge on Android can now help you track prices on Amazon, right in time for holiday shopping—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Microsoft’s Edge browser for Android now supports the Keepa Chrome extension in its Canary bran...
- + Right now you can get a free iPhone with a year of Visible Plus, all for under $400!—Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Visible is without a doubt one of my favorite prepaid carriers, especially the Plus plan which includes ...
- + How to turn your old phone into a dash cam—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Dash cams are becoming increasingly popular. Some use them to avoid possible insurance fraud in cas...
- + This could be our first look at next year’s best mid-ranger in the US—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority A leaker has posted an apparent image showing the OnePlus Ace 5. The picture shows flat edges, ...
- + Google Messages fixes Profile Discovery privacy oversight, here’s what to do next—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages now lets you control who sees your profile picture and name through the Profile...
- + Google Translate could make life easier with Sticky Translation mode (APK Teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a so-called Sticky Translation mode in Google Translate. This would effe...
- + This Verizon offer could save you hundreds of dollars over the next year—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon is offering a $10/month per line loyalty discount to subscribers. The discount can b...
- + T-Mobile might have a great 5G Home Internet deal for you—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile will reportedly offer its 5G Home Internet Unlimited plan for $30 a month. You’ll ne...
- + The US gets its first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone with Android 15 out of the box—Credit: Nubia The Nubia Z70 Ultra is the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone to launch in the US. The device is priced at $829 and is availab...
- + Spotify says Wrapped 2024 is ‘right around the corner’—Credit: Spotify Indonesia Spotify has started teasing the release of Wrapped 2024. Spotify Wrapped 2024 is highly speculated to be relea...
- + The amazing Narwal Freo Z Ultra cleaning robot is $400 off, hitting record-low price—Credit: Jonathan Feist / Android Authority If you want an amazing robot vacuum and mop, you will often have to pay a lot of money for it. The N...
- + Save 50% on the Google Nest Audio, our favorite smart speaker—Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority If you’re looking for the best smart speaker, the experts at our sister site, Sound Guys, have given th...
- + Long-delayed Pixel Watch 3 Performance Loop Band is now finally available for purchase—The Pixel Watch 3 launched back in August without its Performance Loop Band. While some retailers listed the band early, and we heard rumors of an O...
- + Google Maps drops ‘speed trap’ reports for broader ‘police’ option—Google Maps Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google Maps is changing the “Speed trap” option in its incident reports. “Speed...
- + Poll result: Kindle fans would love to see Amazon bring the Oasis back—When you’re looking to replace a form factor as iconic as the printed and bound book, design is everything. For almost two decades now, companies have...
- + Hot deal: Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro plunges back to its all-time low price!—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The new Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro was just launched last month. While we usually don’t see significant...
- + The FCC just approved a plan to bring cell service to every corner of America—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The FCC has officially approved a license for SpaceX and T-Mobile to offer satellite-to-phone s...
- + Exclusive: More images of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, including One UI 7 screenshots—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority We have been supplied with more leaked images of the unreleased Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The ...
- + Ember Mug 2 smart mug Black Friday deal: The only offer I will splurge on—Credit: Ember I am pretty much the unofficial deals guy here at Android Authority . I see a lot of discounts come and go, but being a bit of...
- + New Pixel market data suggests Google’s victory lap will have to wait—Pixel 9 official case Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Previous data claimed Google increased its market share in North Ame...
- + Google preps new features for Android desktop windowing, including a minimize button—Google is preparing a few new features for Android’s desktop windowing mode, including buttons to minimize apps or open them in a new window. Deskto...
- + Want Verizon’s best priority and speeds for less? I’ve highlighted 6 options that offer just that—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority You may be under the impression prepaid carriers always have dramatically slower speeds due to poor...
- + Gemini can now search and play your favorite Spotify tunes—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gemini is getting a new Spotify extension to expand its music streaming options. The extensio...
- + Samsung gives Galaxy Wearable app a more modern look, but stops short of full redesign—Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Samsung has revamped the look of its Galaxy Wearable mobile app. The biggest changes have be...
- + HUAWEI is officially done with Android starting next year—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority HUAWEI’s latest phones are designed to run on its new Harmony OS Next operating system. The ori...
- + What’s the best Lifeline plan available and how much can you save?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Lifeline assistance program began its life back in 1985 as a way to bring affordable phone servic...
- + What will smartphones of the future look like? Here are 5 crazy ideas—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority My first mobile phone was the Ericsson A1018s . I bought it at a gas station in 1999 when I was 11 y...
- + Fossil Gen 6 gets its first software update in almost a year—The Fossil Gen 6 is receiving its first update in a year. The new software version includes the April 2024 security patch. Fossil exited the smart...
- + Holiday steal: Pick up the Beats Solo Buds for just $49.99—Credit: SoundGuys It’s the season of giving, even if that means giving to yourself. Whether it’s a stocking stuffer for a loved one or an aud...
- + Android 15 QPR2 is preparing a new way to declutter your lock screen notifications—Google is working on a new lock screen notification minimalism feature for Android. When enabled, this will shrink notifications so only their icons...
- + My first Matter smart home experience has been a frustrating disaster—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s been two years since Matter, the unifying smart home protocol , officially launched and about ...
- + Insane Hulu deal gets you 90% off the service for an entire year—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Everyone has a favorite service for watching the latest streaming shows . If you’re a big fan of ...
- + Google Pixel 9 for just $479: You’ll even get a year of unlimited data with this deal!—Pixel 9 Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9 has been on sale a lot during this holiday season with deals includ...
- + Spotify makes returning to old content easier with 90 days of listening history—Credit: Tech Team / Android Authority Spotify is rolling out a new page called “Recents.” This page will save anything you listened to ov...
- + Google Pixel Watch 2 slashed to record-low $145 in Black Friday deal—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Google Pixel Watch 3 is a great deal at its $279.99 Black Friday price , but the real value thi...
- + Notion AI is a productivity booster, but it’s not for me—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani In these times of AI-everything, it shouldn’t be a surpri...
- + Google is going back to “10 blue links” for these searches, and I don’t hate it—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a simpler search results page with “ten blue links” in some parts of Europe, ...
- + Wear OS 6 wishlist: What I want to see and what we know so far—Wear OS has come a long way since its great revival in 2021, now commanding a fleet of excellent Android smartwatches . While we’re currently on the ...
- + Gemini could soon get a huge upgrade for analyzing code (APK teardown)—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google’s Gemini AI is getting an upgrade to analyze entire code folders. The feature is said ...
- + Samsung found another use for folding screens: Handheld gaming devices—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Samsung’s display division has patented a handheld gaming device with a folding screen. It looks...
- + HUAWEI has a crazy new way to transfer files: You literally grab them with your hand—HUAWEI has revealed a cool way to transfer files between devices. This AI Teleportation feature lets you make a grabbing gesture to grab files on on...
- + Google Calendar adds an option to suck all the fun out of your schedule (Updated: Rolling out)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Calendar is adding a new setting to turn off event illustrations. Event illustrations ...
- + Another big brand could soon reveal its own custom smartphone chip—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority A prominent outlet has corroborated claims that Xiaomi is working on a custom smartphone process...
- + Google Search widget could soon get a design refresh and custom themes (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Search widget on Android could soon get a refreshed design alongside wider theming o...
- + Coming full circle: iPhone 17 Pro may copy this Google Pixel design choice—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority According to a design leak, the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max may drop the titanium frame in favor...
- + Don’t bring it to Android: Google’s iOS app forcefully adds in-text ads on websites—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has announced a Page Annotation feature for the iOS version of the Google app. This fe...
- + YouTube recommendations messed up? You’re not alone—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube recommendations seem to be malfunctioning for many users. People are seeing very old...
- + Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on video leak shows the new rounded design up-close—A hands-on video of the alleged Galaxy S25 Ultra has leaked online, showing off a working unit with a new rounded corner design. Tipster Ice Univers...
- + The best Black Friday smartwatch deals: Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority If you’re looking for the best smartwatch and don’t have an iPhone, the true battle is between the G...
- + Today’s hottest Black Friday battery deals from Anker, Jackery, and UGREEN—We can sit here and talk about great Black Friday deals on fancy tech all day long, but all of those become useless as soon as their batteries die. If...
- + Signs of Google’s refined new account switcher keep popping up in more and more apps (APK teardown)—Google’s new account switcher still isn’t ready for Android apps, but it’s making progress. We can now activate the new switcher in the Google app, ...
- + Google explains how the Pixel Buds Pro 2 became its best earbuds yet—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google shared an in-depth look at the design process behind the Pixel Buds Pro 2, emphasizing a no-...
- + Google is redesigning its News app to streamline your feed (APK Teardown)—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google is working on a new home screen layout for its News app to simplify navigation. These chan...
- + The iPhone 17 Air’s main selling point is sounding like a huge headache for Apple—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Apple is reportedly struggling to find a way to fit a physical SIM card tray in its slim iPhone. T...
- + The Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation is cheaper than ever at just $299.99!—Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority I am a huge fan of smaller tablets, and if you find yourself in the same boat, you will love this de...
- + Google Pixel 7a problems and how to fix them—The Pixel 7a is one of the best budget-friendly phones you can get, especially if you want fantastic cameras. Google’s “a” series continues to get...
- + Hot deal: Apple AirPods Pro 2 plummet to a new all-time low price—Credit: Lil Katz / Android Authority The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are the company’s best wireless earbuds, and their $249 retail price certainly ref...
- + Gorilla Glass maker Corning responds to antitrust probe with a nine-year plan for change—The European Union launched an antitrust investigation into Corning, alleging anti-competitive practices in the smartphone cover glass market. Corni...
- + NVIDIA’s latest Shield TV update adds new features while breaking another—NVIDIA is releasing a new hotfix for the Shield TV. The latest hotfix brings security improvements for 4K DRM playback and adds French parental cont...
- + Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15, but it’s missing a notable feature—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Google has officially confirmed Wear OS 5.1, on which we had previously leaked information. We...
- + Your Google TV is about to get a lot more entertaining, thanks to Roku—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Roku has announced a deeper integration of The Roku Channel with Google TV, making its free str...
- + Circle to Search might start looking a little more like Apple Intelligence (APK teardown)—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google could soon liven up Circle to Search with new colors. Activating the feature now shows a...
- + Amazon’s new 55-inch 4K UHD smart TV gets first price drop to just $379.99—Credit: Amazon Nothing could be more synonymous with Black Friday than a new smart TV , and there’s no more affordable to upgrade than the...
- + These are the best alternatives to Google’s most popular apps—I lean on many Google-made Android apps to get through the day, and there’s a good chance you do, too. After all, if your phone arrives with those a...
- + There’s a Star Fox 64 fan port on the way, and it looks incredible—The team behind the native decompilations of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask have a new project. Called Starship, it’s a nati...
- + Score the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus as low as $150 in latest Black Friday deal—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority It’s finally Black Friday week, which means the retailers are ready to go all out with the best offers...
- + One UI 6 Watch is starting to arrive on older Galaxy models in the US—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Older Galaxy smartwatches in the US are starting to get One UI 6 Watch. The update will come t...
- + I dissed the Google Pixel Tablet at launch, but it’s aged well and is worth a new look—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Way back in 2022, Google first teased the Google Pixel Tablet, an innovative device that aimed to mi...
- + The best Wear OS smartwatch for battery life could soon get a successor—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A new leak suggests that OnePlus could launch the OnePlus Watch 3 in the global markets alongsid...
- + MediaTek chip guide: All you need to know about MediaTek processors—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Taiwan-based MediaTek used to play second fiddle to silicon rival Qualcomm , but the company is now ...
- + Motorola Moto G 5G 2025 renders give us hope for a better budget phone—Credit: 91mobiles Renders purportedly showing the Motorola Moto G 5G 2024 have been posted online. The images show that the phone will ...
- + Samsung could ditch Snapdragon for Exynos on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip FE—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A new rumor suggests the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could sport the Samsung Exynos 2500 SoC, marking a departu...
- + The Majora’s Mask Android port just added the final missing feature—Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority The Android port of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask decomp just added touch controls. This ...
- + One UI 7 is almost here: Release date, beta timeline, leaked features and everything else we know—Update: November 25, 2024 (05:00 AM ET): We’ve updated this Samsung One UI 7 hub with beta timeline details, a video showing the split notification s...
- + Samsung Galaxy A56 5G renders show one small but notable change—Credit: Android Headlines Apparent Samsung Galaxy A56 5G renders have been posted online. The images show a phone that looks similar to...
- + Google TV fixes an ad problem by making banners more irritating—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google TV ads now show gigantic QR codes that occupy a significant portion of the screen. Scan...
- + Google could soon give Gemini a much-needed cleanup (APK teardown)—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini for Android has a few menus and buttons in its UI, which aren’t intuitive. In a future upd...
- + T-Mobile is practically giving away a free Pixel 9 to anyone—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority T-Mobile has a trade-in deal that can get anyone a Pixel 9 for free. Very old phones are eligible...
- + The Play Store could soon save you from downloading crappy apps (APK Teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Play Store could warn you if an app seems to be of low quality. The store could sp...
- + Move over PlayStation Portal: Sony may be working on a true Nintendo Switch rival—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Sony is reportedly working on a handheld gaming device to take on the Nintendo Switch. The dev...
- + New video shows off One UI 7’s iOS-style features and faster animations in action—Credit: Samsung The One UI 7 beta update, originally expected last week, is now expected in December. A leaked video clip shows One UI 7...
- + Google Calendar on Android finally lets you manage all your tasks directly—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Calendar for Android now includes a full-screen view of all tasks and task lists, makin...
- + Android Auto and Nest cameras exist, so why not a Google dash cam?—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Dash cams are fast becoming essential for every driver, recording road events in real-time for secur...
- + How I boosted my productivity using a free app and two simple docs—Credit: Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority Like everyone else, I’m constantly looking for ways to improve my productivity. Over the years, I...
- + Black Friday vs Prime Day: Which one offers better deals?—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority As the Deals Editor at Android Authority , I’ve spent several years scouting out more deals than m...
- + Here’s what I’ll miss about Chrome OS once it turns into Android—I never thought the day would come, but Chrome OS has an expiration date. It’s not right around the corner — it’ll probably take a couple of years, ...
- + 8 features from Android skins we want on stock Android 16—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google recently released the stable version of Android 15 to Pixel phones, but the company is alrea...
- + I’m obsessed with the adventure-ready Garmin Enduro 3’s incredble battery life—Given my choice, I’m a small tech guy. I’d rather game on an Analogue Pocket or Lenovo Legion Go than on a PlayStation 5, and my preferred phone has a...
- + The Garmin Enduro 3 is too big for me, but I’m obsessed with its battery life—Given my choice, I’m a small tech guy. I’d rather game on an Analogue Pocket or Lenovo Legion Go than on a PlayStation 5, and my preferred phone has a...
- + I easily scammed Google’s new Scam Detection feature—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Earlier this year, Google rolled out a new feature for Android phones called Theft Detection Lock...
- + Has Google’s Tensor project failed?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Thanks to an unprecedented leak from Google’s gchips division, we already know virtually everything a...
- + I shopped Amazon Haul for tech products, here’s what I found—Credit: Amazon Move over, Temu and Shein — there’s a new bargain store in town. Amazon has just launched Haul, a dedicated section in its mob...
- + Of all the features Google has killed, I will miss this one the most—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority As I opened Google Maps today and went to check my Timeline, I got the dreaded notification that my ...
- + Want a great-looking speaker? The Marshall Woburn II is $200 off!—Credit: Marshall You’ve probably noticed a Marshall Woburn series speaker at retail stores or your local Best Buy. There is no way you’ll wal...
- + Black Friday deals: Lenovo Legion Go vs ASUS ROG Ally X—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority It’s the most wonderful time of the year for gamers and techies. Black Friday deals are popping up a...
- + Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 arrives with last-minute fixes, including one for annoying theming bug—Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 is now available, ahead of the public Pixel Drop. Google’s changelog reveals a variety of minor bug fixes. Downloads are ...
- + Google’s working on a mysterious new Play Store app filter (APK teardown)—The Google Play Store is developing a filter to prevent you from seeing apps that link to other apps. Support documentation for the filter is not ye...
- + Google can completely shut down your Google account. Here’s the info you need.—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Imagine waking up one day to find out that your Google account has been permanently banned and that ...
- + Apple iPad 10th Generation plummets to record-low price: Just $249.99!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Are you thinking of getting an iPad? As soon as you start looking at the Air and Pro models, they can g...
- + OnePlus Black Friday deals: Save $500 on flagship phones—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Black Friday has come early to OnePlus fans, with every flagship device in the manufacturer’s range s...
- + Microsoft Copilot Plus PCs can start trying out the controversial Recall feature—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Microsoft is rolling out a preview of its AI-powered Recall feature to Windows Insiders in the D...
- + The best new streaming shows this week: Zombieverse and more—We’re back this week with a new list of shows you must catch up on. We’ve got comedy, action, crime and more. The best new streaming shows this wee...
- + Hurry up! Only one color version of the Google Pixel 9 is still $548.98—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority There are plenty of amazing Black Friday deals already, but one of the best offers from Google we’ve...
- + Google’s latest Chromecast with Google TV update is yet another tease—Google’s got a new STTL.240812.006.N1 update hitting the Chromecast with Google TV. The new update weighs in much smaller than last month’s and keep...
- + Gemini Live may streamline how you pause and resume chats (APK teardown)—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Gemini Live may introduce a new way to hold, continue, and end a conversation. There’s a new c...
- + Why does my Mint Mobile hotspot feature not work as it should? It’s likely down to this problem—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority int Mobile offers hotspot access with all of its plans, though the exact amount of data varies from...
- + Black Friday finally delivers PlayStation DualSense Controller deal—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Contrary to the pronouncements of some online outlets, today isn’t Black Friday . But with some of t...
- + Turns out most of you are pretty OK with Google merging Chrome OS with Android—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Earlier this week, we broke the news that Google might merge Chrome OS and Android. This information ...
- + The Google Home app is still so bad, Nest cam users are jumping ship—Users who migrate their Nest cameras to the Google Home app will lose a lot of features. Zoom and enhance, shared livestreams, and timelapses are so...
- + YouTube Music’s 2024 Recap is doing some things you won’t see in other wrap-ups—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube Music’s 2024 Recap is now starting to roll out widely. This year’s recap freshens thi...
- + US Mobile is giving its existing customers a free gift this Black Friday—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority US Mobile is giving all active customers a month’s free trial using a second number that you ca...
- + Gemini may get more chatty about YouTube videos so you can dive deeper (Updated: Screenshot)—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is working on giving Gemini Live the ability to have conversations about a YouTube video....
- + The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro had a rocky start, but you should give them a chance—This year, seemingly more than ever, we’ve seen tech launches stumble out of the gate. From the Rabbit R1 arriving with only a fraction of the capabil...
- + This is why you should take the Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy unit leaks with a pinch of salt—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Prolific leaker Ice Universe has reiterated why users shouldn’t mistake early dummy units as com...
- + Plex has overhauled its mobile app, here’s how you can try it today—Credit: Plex Plex is beta-testing a brand new version of its mobile app. Along with a new look, the updated design will allow all Plex ap...
- + Google is preparing to bring this iOS 18 feature to Android (Updated)—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Strings indicate Google is working on a Motion Cues feature that will likely help users mitigate...
- + Narwal’s huge Black Friday discounts make it the best time to buy a robot vacuum—Credit: Narwal Black Friday is just around the corner, and unsurprisingly, everyone from device makers to retailers is highlighting their best ...
- + Samsung Galaxy A56 release window: When will the Pixel 8a rival launch?—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A56 is expected to be among the best mid-rangers you’ll be able to get and ...
- + The best robot vacuum Black Friday 2024 deals: Roborock, Narwal, Roomba, and more!—If there is anything I value, it’s my time, and I am sure many of you feel the same way. This is why robot vacuums can be such a fantastic acquisition...
- + Google TV shares its most watched movies and TV shows. Which ones have you seen already?—Google has published the list of most watched content for 2024 on its Google TV platform. The most-watched movie is Roadhouse, the most-watched TV s...
- + iOS 19 leak suggests Siri could get a Gemini-like update—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority An iOS 19 update in 2026 will reportedly introduce a more conversational Siri powered by advanced L...
- + Google Pixel Tablet 2: All the rumors and everything we want to see—Update: November 22, 2024 (5:45 AM ET): We’ve updated our Pixel Tablet 2 rumor hub with news that the Pixel Tablet 2, as we know it, has been cancele...
- + Google Messages tests new media gallery UI that takes one step forward, two steps back—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a new media gallery UI with a fullscreen camera viewfinder alongside the abil...
- + New leak details sequel to one of our favorite foldables of 2024—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority A leaker has issued apparent details about vivo’s next foldable, expected to be the X Fold 4. T...
- + Your next Android phone could swap out Google Fit for this alternative—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Fitbit is the new pre-installed fitness app on some new Android phones, at the expense of Google ...
- + Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Should you upgrade?—Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Specs Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus ...
- + Google Messages starts rolling out solution to low-quality media problem in chats—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages has finally started getting the new “Original quality” media sharing feature. ...
- + 2024 Amazon Kindle readers go on sale for the first time—Credit: Amazon Smartphones and tablets are fantastic, but avid readers will agree that nothing beats a dedicated eReader. Amazon has the ...
- + Samsung reveals spy-thriller-style operations behind your phone’s security patches—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Samsung has a secret security program with specialized RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams that work t...
- + Black Friday Deal: Chromecast with Google TV 4K is just $39.99—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority We still believe the Chromecast with Google TV 4K is the best Android TV streaming device for mos...
- + The best new streaming movies this week: Thelma and more—We’re back with a brand new list for the week. It’s going to be fun — grab a cup of coffee! The best new streaming movies this week Thelma ...
- + Poll: Have you ever imported a phone from another country?—Between the rise of the internet and the explosion in international travel and shipping, the world today feels smaller than ever. We enjoy unprecedent...
- + Android settings get a helpful tweak for juggling multiple accounts—Last month we spotted work towards a small change in Android settings that adds your name to the Google account page. That change is now starting to...
- + These are the hottest Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra deals we’ve seen!—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Samsung has some of the best smartwatches around. Accordingly, they can also be among the most exp...
- + T-Mobile just made a huge change that might affect you, even if you’re not on T-Mobile—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Some users have reported phone service issues with Mint Mobile, US Mobile, and other carriers b...
- + WhatsApp finally makes voice message transcription available to everyone—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp users are gaining the ability to transcribe voice messages. Transcriptions are gener...
- + Android 16 could give Gemini the power over apps Assistant never got—Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that lets system apps perform actions on behalf of users inside applications. This new API is guarded ...
- + Get a Motorola Razr and Razr Plus 2024 flip phone at record-low prices—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority No one can deny that foldable flip phones are really cool! And it’s not just about the novelty of a fol...
- + This new phone service promises to protect your data like none of the big carriers seem able to—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Mobile carrier Cape is launching what it describes as an “ultra-secure cell phone service.” Th...
- + What are the odds Google will end up having to actually sell Chrome? Gamblers are on it—As Google faces threats of being forced to divest itself of Chrome, speculators are betting on the odds of that sale happening. Betters on Polymarke...
- + The hair-slicing Eureka J15 Pro Ultra is my favorite Eureka robot vac to date—I’ve had one Eureka robovac or another running around my house every day for months now, and there’s no question the J15 Pro Ultra is the best of the ...
- + Tech giants get reality check: Government oversight incoming for financial services—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it has finalized a rule to supervise ...
- + Source: Google has canceled the Pixel Tablet 2, not the Tab 3—Google has canceled development of the Pixel Tablet 2, a source tells Android Authority . Yesterday, a report claimed that Google is killing the Pi...
- + Déjà vu: Google is reportedly killing the Pixel Tablet 3, ending tablet efforts once more (Update: Maybe not)—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is reportedly exiting the tablet business once again. It is believed that the company ...
- + Is the Onn 4K Pro actually a better deal than the Chromecast or Google TV Streamer?—I’ve used virtually every major streaming platform over the years but ultimately I settled on Android TV as my platform of choice. While it isn’t pe...
- + Google Tasks sucks for chores, but this app makes them a cinch for me—Am I weird? I immensely enjoy completing chores. They offer me a sense of accomplishment as I beam at the sight of a clean house, tidy fridge, or leaf...
- + Disney CEO’s hot mic moment sheds light on key streaming numbers—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Disney CEO Bob Iger was caught in a hot mic moment during a Q4 earnings call. Iger was heard ...
- + Google Black Friday sale slashes record $200 off the Pixel 9 Pro—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A ton of new Black Friday sales launched today, with Google’s Pixel deals really catching our eye. Ther...
- + Gemini is making it easier to analyze files on your Android phone—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini for Android is now a valid target on the Android share sheet, letting you share files from a...
- + Samsung Galaxy Watch FE hits lowest price yet in Black Friday sale—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority With a week to go, the Black Friday sales are kicking up a notch, including some excellent offers on th...
- + I benchmarked the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s biggest competitor and it’s great for gaming—Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite promises big performance and energy efficiency gains, but it’s reported ...
- + This new Google Maps feature is a game-changer for me—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I can’t remember the last time I was so excited about a Google Maps feature. Announced last week, i...
- + Smartphone exec slams ‘fake flagship products’ from rivals—Credit: Nubia/Weibo Nubia president Ni Fei has attacked other smartphone manufacturers for offering “fake flagship products.” The execu...
- + Smartphone exec slams ‘fake flagship products’ that are actually disguised downgrades—Credit: Nubia/Weibo Nubia president Ni Fei has attacked other smartphone manufacturers for offering “fake flagship products.” The execu...
- + If you are looking for a truly hands-free robot vacuum experience, get the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra—Credit: Eureka Robot vacuums are a dime a dozen now, a rapid shift from the very limited options that were available only a few years ago, and ...
- + Android finally catches up to iOS’s seamless app backup and restore—Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Android’s Credential Manager API is getting a new Restore Credentials feature that backs up and re...
- + This Nintendo DS emulator just got a huge update, but there’s bad news for Android users—Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Popular Nintendo DS emulator melonDS just released version 1.0. New features include better up...
- + WhatsApp is finally doing something about its marketing spam problem—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority WhatsApp will soon let its users stop or resume receiving business marketing messages. Unlike t...
- + Leak adds fuel to the triple-screen Galaxy Fold, Z Fold 7 SE fire—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority A leaker has seemingly corroborated claims that Samsung could launch a triple-screen Galaxy Z Fold ...
- + RIP muscle memory: YouTube Music shuffles Now Playing screen buttons—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube Music is testing a new UI for its mobile app’s Now Playing screen that moves buttons ar...
- + Google Phone app could soon let you rat out that scam call (APK teardown)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Phone app could soon let you provide feedback for scam calls and let you add additio...
- + Google could soon let you bring Santa into your phone calls (APK teardown)—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority We’ve uncovered two festive Audio Emoji sounds coming to the Google Phone app. One is a Christm...
- + Google sounds the alarm on ‘extreme’ DoJ proposal to sell Chrome—Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google has hit out at the US Department of Justice after it called for Google to sell Chrome a...
- + Google under fire: DOJ recommends selling Chrome, regulating Android—The Department of Justice has called for Google to sell its Chrome browser and overhaul its search practices to address its monopoly. Two options ha...
- + The first Android phone with an Apple-style camera key is now available globally—OPPO has launched the Find X8 and X8 Pro smartphones globally. The two phones offer versatile camera systems, the Dimensity 9400 chip, and plenty mo...
- + Déjà vu: Google is reportedly killing the Pixel Tablet 3, ending tablet efforts once more—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is reportedly exiting the tablet business once again. It is believed that the company ...
- + Hot sale: LG monitor deals for every budget—Credit: LG We reported on Samsung’s hottest monitor deals yesterday, but Sammy isn’t the only worthy player around. LG is another big conte...
- + The two most affordable Apple iPad models are way cheaper today—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority It’s impressive how expensive iPads can get. Sometimes, I check some of those Pro models and start shiv...
- + Google’s bringing the Pixel 9’s super-convenient data transfer tool to a lot more phones—The Pixel 9 series introduced a new data transfer tool that lets you complete your transfer post-setup. That flexibility lets you get started using ...
- + Health Connect is adding support for saving your yoga and meditation sessions—Health Connect is adding support for a new category of data called mindfulness. Mindfulness consists of things like meditation, yoga classes, breath...
- + Google’s got a new Doodle game where it’s you versus the Moon—Google’s latest Doodle is a card-matching game with a lunar theme. Beyond just making matches, you can string together phases in order for big point...
- + Deals: Apple MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch hit record-low prices!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re looking to get a laptop that is nicely designed, capable, and very portable, the first one th...
- + Google Search results defy gravity in this new Easter egg—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has rolled out a new Easter egg for Search. The Easter egg celebrates the movie Wicked...
- + Android 16 DP1 integrates Extra Dim into the brightness bar—Android 16 DP1 introduces a new setting called Even Dimmer that allows the screen to be dimmed below what the lowest level of the brightness slider us...
- + Save $400 on the Sony A7 IV mirrorless camera, an amazing photo/video hybrid!—Credit: Sony Are you looking for a fantastic mirrorless camera? Be ready to pay up, because the higher-end ones can get really pricey. The So...
- + Xbox is letting you take your game library anywhere—Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will now be able to stream some of the games they own. Currently, there are 50 cloud playable games that can be strea...
- + The Pixel Watch 3 LTE is practically free on Google Fi with this deal combo (Update: Too late!)—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Update, November 20, 2024 (02:31 PM ET): Well that didn’t last long. When we shared this awesome P...
- + Amazon now has an even larger smart display for your kitchen—Credit: Amazon Amazon has launched a bigger Echo Show smart display with a 21-inch screen and refreshed the original Show 15. The new m...
- + Not a joke: T-Mobile actually prevented a data breach for once (Update: Statement)—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile reportedly managed to contain a security breach, according to a new report. The brea...
- + Pokémon Go trainers have actually been helping train AI, too—Credit: Joe Hindy / Android Authority Niantic is building a new type of AI model that can understand and navigate the physical world. The...
- + The Xperia 1 VI is the first Sony phone to get Android 15—The Sony Xperia 1 VI is getting Android 15. The update is quite small and doesn’t seem to include new features from Sony. Sony includes the Novemb...
- + The 2024 Hisense 100-inch smart TV plunges to just $1,800 in Black Friday sales—Credit: Amazon It wouldn’t be Black Friday without an incredible smart TV deal, and this 100-inch model would be a literal game-changer whe...
- + Less frequent Pixel Watch updates could be a good thing after all—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Earlier this month, Google quietly confirmed that its three Pixel Watch models would see a significant...
- + Android 16 DP1 automatically hides some sensitive notifications from the lock screen—Android 16 hides the content of certain sensitive notifications from appearing on the lock screen, in particular notifications with OTP codes. This ...
- + The best fitness smartwatch drops $100 in record-low deal—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Taking advantage of the Black Friday deals is easier to justify if it’s for improving your lifesty...
- + The world’s first foldable phone maker is now out of business—Royole Technologies, the company behind the world’s first foldable phone, has been declared bankrupt. Its first phone, the Royole FlexPai, launched ...
- + Using Gemini on my iPhone proves how far behind Apple is on AI—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority There’s plenty to dive into with Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini , but for the vast majority of...
- + Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (November 20)—Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tabl...
- + In conversation with TECNO: Leading the way to end skin tone bias in smartphone imaging—Credit: TECNO Smartphone camera technology is now incredibly advanced, with increasingly capable hardware complemented by fantastic AI-driven ...
- + Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy leaks give us a great look at Samsung’s 2025 flagship—Credit: Jukanlosreve on X A new leak shows off a dummy unit of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung’s next flagship appears to have s...
- + I find the best deals every day, here are my tips to avoid wasting money on Black Friday—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority After six years of scouting the best deals for Android Authority readers, I know a bargain when I ...
- + Stardew Valley made it easy to cheat. Here’s how to get unlimited gold, items, and more.—Stardew Valley has received many excellent quality-of-life updates over the years, and update 1.6.9 finally added cheat codes to the base game. Previ...
- + Samsung’s fine print reminds us of one big drawback of RCS chats with iPhone users—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A press note from Samsung re-highlighted how encryption is available only for Android-to-Android RC...
- + Samsung Galaxy S series: Why Exynos versus Snapdragon is such a big deal—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Samsung’s Galaxy S series phones offer top-notch screens, class-leading image quality, and expected pre...
- + Apple’s mid-range Android phone killer now has a potential launch month—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority According to a new leak, Apple may announce the iPhone SE 4 in March through a press release or a m...
- + Here’s what the ‘AT&T Turbo’ indicator on your phone’s status bar means—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T has updated the carrier label for Turbo subscribers to prominently feature the AT&...
- + I made a custom wallpaper for my phone in minutes — and you can too—Credit: Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority I love wallpapers , and a good one always adds character to my phone . I have to look at it every ti...
- + Another major Google app just got a Windows on Arm release—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has released a native Google Drive for Desktop app for Windows on Arm computers. This ...
- + Survey shows this brand came closest to building an ideal smartphone in 2024—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority We’re inching closer to the end of the year, and it’s almost time to evaluate the best smartphones...
- + Google Messages is getting backup and restore feature, and here’s how it works—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is getting a backup and restore option, and we were able to activate the featur...
- + Google enhances Privacy Dashboard in Android 16 with expanded 7-day history access—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Android 16 DP1 is extending the Privacy Dashboard’s history access from 24 hours to seven days. ...
- + FINAL FANTASY XIV will bring Eorzea to your pocket with upcoming Android launch—FINAL FANTASY XIV is coming to mobile for Android and iOS, starting with a release in China before going global. The mobile version will feature fam...
- + Sale: Samsung and Apple wireless chargers under $20!—Credit: David Imel / Android Authority Almost all phones now have wireless charging, so you might want to get a wireless charger to take advant...
- + Pixel 9 gets a mysterious new display mode with Android 16 DP1—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has added a new “Experimental Mode” display color option on the Pixel 9 with Android 1...
- + Looking for a gaming monitor? Samsung Odyssey deals are hot!—Credit: Samsung via Amazon Are you looking for a good gaming monitor? Samsung is known for making some of the best ones. They are also usuall...
- + Google Keep gets ready to fancy up your sketches with ‘Help me draw’ (APK teardown)—Google Keep is working on a tool to beautify your sketches with generative AI. “Help me draw” can convert scribbles into vector art, colored pencil ...
- + Hot deal: Save a whopping $600 on Samsung The Frame 55-Inch TV—Credit: Samsung With so many options, finding the right TV can be daunting. One thing is for sure, though: if you care for aesthetics, Samsun...
- + Pixel Weather can now warn you about bad pollen days—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Pixel Weather app has added a pollen count card and Immersive weather vibrations. The pollen ...
- + Google Meet is making this picture-perfect feature available to all—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Automatic framing is now available to all Google Meet users. Previously, the feature was only...
- + The best flip smartphones from Samsung and Motorola are on sale!—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Are you thinking of getting yourself a foldable flip smartphone? The battle for the best one is mainly ...
- + Switching from Mint Mobile and need your account number? Here’s how to get it—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you have decided to leave Mint Mobile you might be wondering how to get your account number and ...
- + Android 16’s notification cooldown feature will save you from notification spam—The first Android 16 developer preview adds a feature called notification cooldown that gradually lowers the volume of successive notifications from t...
- + Android 16 will let you share audio to multiple Bluetooth devices at once—Android 16 Developer Preview 1 introduces a new Audio Sharing feature that lets other people listen to your phone’s media along with you. This featu...
- + The new Bing Wallpaper app is nice, but it’s also a privacy nightmare—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Bing Wallpaper app has rolled out on the Microsoft Store. The app features a variety of w...
- + Bad credit keeping you from a postpaid phone plan? AT&T Unlimited Level Up Plan may be the solution—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T Level Up is a new unlimited plan that opens the door to postpaid service regardless of...
- + Android 16: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far—Google switched things up with Android 15 when it decided to decouple the platform update from the Pixel 9 series . That decision gave both the sof...
- + Android 16 DP1 is already here, shifting the entire launch schedule forward—Today, Google launched Android 16 Developer Preview 1 for supported Pixel devices. The update brings a handful of new features, including an embedde...
- + These are the Pixel phones that will get Android 16 DP1, and there are two surprises—Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority The first developer preview build of Android 16 is here for Google’s Pixel devices. Android 16 ...
- + We made unofficial Android 16 wallpapers to get you hyped—We have created six unofficial Android 16 wallpapers. Android 16 Developer Preview 1 launched today much earlier than usual. If you don’t want to ...
- + This app brings the Pixel Screenshots experience to any Android device—PixelShot is a new app that copies Google’s Pixel Screenshots app. Like Pixel Screenshots, PixelShot collects and analyzes your screenshots so you c...
- + Gemini can now remember your love for pickleball and whatever else you want it to know—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority You can now ask Gemini to remember your interests and preferences. This can include informati...
- + Deal: Score 47% off the SanDisk 1TB PRO-G40 external SSD—Credit: Amazon Black Friday isn’t all about smartphones and wearables. It’s the time of year when we see record-low prices on all manner ...
- + The rumored OnePlus flip foldable could launch next year—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A Chinese leaker has claimed that OnePlus could launch a flip-style foldable next year. The dev...
- + Instagram offers to forget all the questionable content you’ve watched—Instagram is getting a recommendation reset tool. Once reset, the app will start fresh with recommendations for Explore, Reels, and your Feed. You...
- + Google Stadia would’ve been 5 years old today, and I still miss it—When cloud gaming hit the scene, it felt like a huge opportunity. GPU shortages caused by crypto miners and later COVID supply chain shortages meant I...
- + The Galaxy Tab S9 FE is the best beater tablet you can get right now—Even in a world where phones are huge, a tablet can be nice to have around. Whether you’re reading, researching, watching videos, or playing games, yo...
- + Samsung slashes $275 off the Galaxy S24 Plus in its holiday sale—Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Not only is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus our favorite handset of the flagship series, but I also capi...
- + Just how thin could the iPhone 17 Air be? A new leak tells us—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The iPhone 17 Air, featuring a 6.6-inch display and a mind-blowingly slim build, may replace the Pl...
- + Tested: Forget performance, battery life is the reason to buy a Snapdragon 8 Elite phone—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Qualcomm’s sales pitch for the Snapdragon 8 Elite is performance, performance, performance. Whether...
- + Tested: Do you really need a Snapdragon 8 Elite for peak mobile gaming?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority To look at the benchmarks firing out of the first handsets powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elit...
- + Stop it, Google; I don’t want my Chromebook to run Android—The news that Google is working on transforming Chrome OS into Android dropped yesterday, not even two minutes after I had tried to add a dinner cal...
- + Google Pay is making it even easier to pay for your holiday shopping spree—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is adding Afterpay as a payment partner for Google Pay’s buy now, pay later service. T...
- + Google Lens is now your in-store shopping consultant—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Lens is getting an AI-powered update to help users with in-store shopping. The featur...
- + These are the Android apps I ditched, and for good reason—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I use a lot of apps . Over the years, I often found myself in a situation where I was forced to sw...
- + Ouch: The Galaxy A56 could have faster charging speeds than the Galaxy S25—Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority A new database filing has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G will have 45W wired charging. ...
- + Azahar Emulator is the new best hope for Nintendo 3DS emulation—Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Azahar Emulator is a new Nintendo 3DS emulator that’s currently in development. Based on the now-...
- + One of the best small phones isn’t getting a global launch (for now?)—Credit: Vivo Vivo has confirmed that there aren’t any global launch plans for the X200 Pro Mini smartphone right now. The news comes as t...
- + The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may not follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy Fold Special Edition—From left to right: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 6. Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Display analyst Ross Young mentions...
- + The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is an ‘Elite’ gaming phone I can actually enjoy using every day—Parting with the cash for a premium phone is a tough call in today’s economy, especially with hardware advancing at a relatively slow pace. It’s even ...
- + ASUS ROG Phone 9 series launched: Games on the front and back (???)—ASUS has announced the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro. The ROG Phone 9 Pro lets you play games on the backlighting system. Expect to pay a starti...
- + What’s worse than ads and AI? Ads in your AI, so Google is testing it—Credit: Google Google’s AI Overviews feature relies on multiple sources to generate answers relevant to users’ search queries. Google has...
- + This cheap Android handheld puts PS2 and Wii games in your pocket—The Anbernic RG 406H is the latest in the company’s huge catalog of Android-based handhelds. It features a 4-inch 3:4 LCD display and enough power t...
- + Want a cheaper Flip phone? Samsung could be working on an FE model with these changes—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Display analyst Ross Young suggests that Samsung could launch a Galaxy FE clamshell phone in 20...
- + The precursor update to One UI 7 is here for the Galaxy S24 series—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Samsung is now rolling out the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S24 series. This c...
- + Breaking: Samsung starts rolling out One UI 6 Watch update to older models—Samsung is now rolling out the One UI 6 Watch update based on Wear OS 5 to older Galaxy Watch models. The update will hit the Galaxy Watch 6 series ...
- + Google is preparing to bring this iOS 18 feature to Android (APK teardown)—Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Strings indicate Google is working on a Motion Cues feature that will likely help users mitigate...
- + Google is working on reducing these annoying notifications on your Pixel phones (APK teardown)—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is working on sending out fewer notifications when your Pixel device is unlocked by your...
- + Circle to Search is getting an app drawer, and here’s what it looks like—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A new version of the Google app has revealed a new UI for Circle to Search. The new UI moves fe...
- + Poll: Should Google merge Chrome OS and Android?—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority We just reported that Google plans to merge Chrome OS into Android in a bid to beat the iPad. Thi...
- + Nest cams move to Google Home app, but many users aren’t sure it’s worth it—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google now allows all Nest cams from 2015 and later to be added to the Google Home app, offerin...
- + T-Mobile launches free phone promotion for select iPhone and Android users—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is offering free phone replacements to select customers due to network changes. You...
- + The best headphones from Sony and Bose are on sale!—Are you looking for a fantastic pair of headphones? If you want the best of the best, the real battle is between the Sony WH-1000XM5 and the Bose Quie...
- + Chrome could be on the chopping block, as DOJ targets Google’s monopoly—The DOJ reportedly wants Google ordered to sell off Chrome. The request would follow August’s ruling that Google engaged in monopolistic practices. ...
- + Narwal Freo and Freo X Ultra robots plummet to record-low prices!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Are you looking for a robot vacuum and mop? There are way too many available in the market, so we k...
- + Google Chat’s best feature this year is finally ready for everyone—Earlier this year, Google Chat got voice messages for Workspace accounts Google is now extending access to free personal accounts, as well. Users ...
- + AT&T is calling out T-Mobile for its misleading free iPhone commercial—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T has brought a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge against T-Mobile’s “Top Three Plays of the Da...
- + Deal: The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is $175 off (or more)—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority We reported on some really hot Samsung Galaxy S24 series discounts this morning. While those are grea...
- + Samsung could get some rival Android devices banned in US if it has its way—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The US International Trade Commission has made a preliminary decision that BOE infringed on Samsu...
- + Save $800: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has never been this cheap!—Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is an amazing device. It is undoubtedly among the best foldable smartphone...
- + Ray-Ban Meta users in Europe can now interact with Meta AI—Credit: Meta The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are finally getting support for some Meta AI features in Europe. The update is rolling out ...
- + Getting your preteen kid their first phone line this holiday? I recommend Tello above the rest—As the go-to tech geek for my family and friends, I get a lot of questions — especially around the holidays. Lately, one has been popping up more than...
- + Gemini may get more chatty about YouTube videos so you can dive deeper (APK teardown)—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is working on giving Gemini Live the ability to have conversations about a YouTube video....
- + Like electronics? You’ll love these new dbrand glow in the dark PCB skins.—Credit: dbrand dbrand just launched a new line of 3D skins with the look and feel of a circuit board. The company hired PCB engineers to ...
- + This leaked Pixel Laptop will likely run Android, not Chrome OS—Google is reportedly working on a new Pixel Laptop. Codenamed “Snowy,” the laptop could offer some reasonably high-end hardware. While there’s bee...
- + Source: Google is turning Chrome OS into Android to compete with the iPad—A source within Google has told Android Authority that Google plans to migrate Chrome OS fully over to Android. Google announced in June 2024 that...
- + The 2024 iPad Air is just $1 off its record-low price today—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apple is famously frugal when it comes to savings on its high-end hardware, but the holiday sales are y...
- + FPGA vs software emulation for retro gaming: We’ve tested both and here are the big differences—When it comes to retro gaming, it can be hard to get your hands on original hardware. Even if you can, most retro consoles don’t jive with modern tele...
- + Trim the bloat off Windows 11 with this tool to remove unwanted apps—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority NTDev has updated Tiny11core maker to work with Windows 11 24H2. The tool can be used to cut ...
- + Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra plunges $350 in early Amazon Black Friday deal—Every retailer wants to be the first to launch its Black Friday offers, so you can expect them to come thick and fast from here on in. Amazon is a pri...
- + Don’t tell Nintendo: There’s a new Switch emulator on Android—Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Citron is a new Nintendo Switch emulator available now in early access. It appears to be a Yuz...
- + The Pixel Tablet finally gets Google VPN support in Android 15 QPR2—With the upcoming Android 15 QPR2 release, the VPN by Google service will likely be available for the Pixel Tablet. VPN by Google is the replacement...
- + Ahead of Black Friday, Mint Mobile is offering 3 months service for just $30 a month!—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Traditional postpaid plans have seen significant price increases over the last few years leaving ma...
- + Here are the best Google Play apps and games of 2024—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has announced the best Play Store apps and games of 2024. The best overall app was Part...
- + When to call and not to call: Ex-rep shares tips on how to deal with your carrier’s customer support—Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority An alleged ex-customer care representative has shared tips on when to call customer service and ...
- + What can we expect from 5.5G and 6G in the US? An early look at what’s next for mobile tech—The 5G revolution continues as more carriers across the globe gradually roll out updates to their networks, though many regions in the US and beyond s...
- + PDFgear, the free PDF editor, is now on Android—Even though everyone uses PDFs, it’s surprisingly difficult to find a free or even affordable PDF editor. While PDF viewers are a dime a dozen, if you...
- + Myth-busting: Do you really need to restart your phone regularly?—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It seems to be a universally accepted fact that you should restart your smartphone regularly. Alm...
- + Apple may have not given up on TV sets—Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Steve Jobs planned to reinvent the TV industry by introducing an Apple-branded model, but he passed ...
- + ChatGPT’s Live Video feature could be inching towards broader rollout—Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority OpenAI had demoed live vision capabilities in the Advanced Voice Mode within ChatGPT but had no...
- + Samsung’s XR glasses still need some time to cook, but we’re already excited about these specs—Credit: YouTube/Samsung A new report suggests that Samsung will launch its hotly anticipated XR glasses in Q3 2025. The device will rep...
- + The Pixel Watch 3 LTE is practically free on Google Fi with this deal combo—Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Pixel Watch 3 is a damn good smartwatch from Google, one that should be the top choice for Pix...
- + Apple could soon discontinue one of its most ridiculous products—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Apple introduced its Lightning to headphone jack dongle when it launched the iPhone 7 eight years...
- + Zoom cameras are about to get even better thanks to Samsung—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung has announced a new type of periscope camera dubbed an All Lenses on Prism (ALoP) camera....
- + The best deals of Black Friday 2024: Phones, smart home devices, and a whole lot more—Black Friday might still be several days away, but that doesn’t concern retailers in 2024. What used to be a long weekend of sales beginning on the Fr...
- + One UI on Galaxy S25 could offer smoother gameplay with this game mode addition—Credit: OnLeaks/Android Headlines Samsung is reportedly working on a frame interpolation feature for Galaxy phones. This feature would ...
- + I tried gaming on the Google TV Streamer, and it was just awful—The Google TV Streamer is one of the best and most surprising Google products launched this year. It’s Google’s first non-Chromecast streaming product...
- + Apple could launch the AirTag 2 next year with three key improvements—Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Apple could launch the long-awaited AirTag 2 next year. The next-gen model will pack a new wireles...
- + Move over Pixel, here’s what my perfect phone looks like—Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Opinion post by Hadlee Simons The year is approaching its final weeks and we’ve seen loa...
- + Your phone can now remind you when you’ve used an app for too long—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is rolling out a new Digital Wellbeing feature to help you spend less time on distractin...
- + Tested: Are Google’s Tensor chips really that hot and inefficient?—Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google’s Pixel smartphones pride themselves on superb software but haven’t quite garnered the same re...
- + Windows Phone Link should learn a lesson or two from Apple’s iPhone mirroring—Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani Apple’s new iPhone mirroring is possibly my favorite iO...
- + Can’t activate your new T-Mobile SIM? You’re not alone—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile subscribers are facing issues with SIM activation due to a widespread outage. Users ...
- + It seems T-Mobile was also hacked in massive telecomm breach by China-linked hackers—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile has confirmed it is among the providers affected by a recent telecom hack allegedly ca...
- + It took Google years to add this Android 15 feature, and it’s still half-baked—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If there’s one feature I’ve had on the top of my Android wishlist for nearly a decade now, it’s noti...
- + I took three phones to Europe, but only used my Fujifilm pocket camera—Taking a vacation — especially in my line of work — is often easier said than done. Not because I have a particularly strict schedule or a demanding b...
- + My love-hate relationship with the iPad, explained—Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority I’ve been an Android user since I started using smartphones . But I received an iPad (9th gen) as a gif...
- + Why does the Pixel 9 look so much like an iPhone? You can blame the EU—Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Earlier this year, when Google first teased the Pixel 9 series , a collective groan could be heard aro...
- + 5 extremely handy apps that helped me while moving houses—Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Over the past month, my husband and I have been going through the dreaded house move experience. We’...
- + You can now view and add Google Calendar events using Gmail’s Gemini side panel—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is rolling out calendar integration for the Gemini side panel in Gmail. The feature wi...
- + Google Docs now lets you use Gemini to create images for your documents—Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Docs is getting a new AI-powered image generation feature that will let you easily add i...
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