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Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google’s second major quarterly release of Android 16 — known as Android 16 QPR2 — is finally here, bringing plenty of new features to Pixel owners, and eventually other brands as well. According to anecdotal reports from the usual corners of the internet, one unexpected bonus appears to be … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQm0IifEaMw This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the leaks suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S26 will get a big boost to wired and wireless charging speeds. They also break down Google’s new Android release schedule following the launch of Android 16 QPR2, and analyze the “Aluminium OS” project that aims to bring Android … Read more
I have an app for almost everything I could ever need. Whether I’m craving pizza, need to calculate compound interest, find a tailor for a shirt alteration, or check the current Premier League scores, I can accomplish all of these tasks with an app of some description. So naturally, when it comes to customizing my … Read more
Earlier this week, I published an article highlighting a phenomenon that I only recently learned about. Called “smartphone pinky,” it describes discomfort and pain that result from holding and handling one’s smartphone, especially when using the little finger as a platform to seat the device. As I’ve learned the hard way, it’s a terrible way … Read more
Billions of people rely on public transit every day, and if you’re one of them, you know the drill: You step onto a crowded train and immediately turn down the volume so your Reels don’t annoy your fellow commuters. Maybe you also enable Do Not Disturb mode to silence incoming calls and alerts or tweak … Read more
Credit: Samsung TL;DR Evidence of a new multi-folding device from Xiaomi has surfaced. This device sports the model number 2608BPX34C. It’s rumored to have around the same dimensions as Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold. At the beginning of December, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold. It’s only been a few days since then, but it … Read more
TL;DR Gemini for Home’s official list of supported devices only covers first-party Google Home and Nest hardware. Users are seeing Gemini replace Google Assistant on speaker and display models from Insignia and Lenovo. The new models gaining Gemini support were released in 2018 and 2019, and have been discontinued. Gemini for Home is rolling out … Read more
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some YouTube Music Premium users say downloaded tracks won’t play and get stuck loading, while streaming still works. Complaints on Google’s support forum and Reddit indicate that the issue occurs only on Android devices. There’s no fix yet, and TeamYouTube has asked people to submit feedback. Just as … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a convenient, super-compact device that captures excellent video. It’s also pricey at $749.99, though. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing one in hopes of finding a good deal, today is your day! Buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for just $529.99 … Read more
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The timer, stopwatch, and media controls now work with AOD on Pixel Watches. The update appears to be rolling out with Google Clock version 6.11. Google has started rolling out an update for the Pixel Watches. This latest update appears to bring always-on support for more experiences. … Read more