With the release of Android 12 back in 2021, Google made a somewhat controversial change to the Quick Settings panel. Gone were the individual toggles for Wi-Fi and mobile data. In their place was a new, expandable Internet tile that housed the old mobile data and Wi-Fi toggles. The change aimed to simplify things for … Read more
I’ve never really forgiven Google for the bait-and-switch it pulled when ending unlimited Google Photos storage and forcing many of us to subscribe to Google One after becoming reliant on the app under its previous promises. But years later, it’s the fact that there’s no option to opt out of AI model training that has … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OATw4lIA_2w This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss a potential “Ask Gemini” feature in Google Play Books, whether Gemini is transforming into a “Google Super App”, and a helpful new chatbot interface for navigating complex Google Account settings. The Authority Insights Podcast is a weekly show from the Android Authority team hosted by … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T115Av1Tfnk The fine margins of success in the smartphone world became even finer in 2025, with hardware upgrades taking a continued backseat to ever-expanding, AI-powered software ambitions. However, that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few standout devices, and that’s what we’re here to talk about today. Between all of our day-to-day reporting and hunting for … Read more
Using an emulator on Android devices has become a popular way to play classic, PC, and console games on mobile devices. These emulators have come a long way in such a short period, and are now capable of mimicking even the most complex architectures. This, combined with the performance of modern smartphones, is no wonder … Read more
An IDC report says the smartphone market is expected to decline by 0.9% in 2026, in part due to memory shortages and surging component prices. According to IDC, the average smartphone selling price is expected to rise to $465 in 2026, up from $457 in 2025. Memory and other component price fluctuations aren’t new. But … Read more
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Credit: ASUS We just covered a great deal on the Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor. While that sale is awesome, paying $1,299.99 for a monitor is still a bit much. If you still want a high-end monitor and want to pay under a grand for it, here’s another excellent option. The ASUS ROG Swift 32-inch 4K … Read more
Credit: Samsung No gaming monitor is quite as impressive as the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen, but it comes at a mighty expensive price, with a hefty $2,699 price tag. Deals are common, but none have been as good as today’s. The monitor is at a record-low price of $1,299.99. Buy the Samsung Odyssey Ark … Read more
TL;DR Samsung is reportedly exploring chip options for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the newly-announced Exynos 2600 is the leading contender. The company’s brand-new Exynos 2600 is the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip, which brings major performance increases compared to the Exynos 2500. If Samsung uses the Exynos 2600 for the Galaxy Z Flip … Read more