TL;DR Samsung is bringing notification summarization and prioritization features with One UI 8.5, but we’ve discovered certain limitations. These features will only work in the device’s default language, likely disappointing for multilingual users. One UI 8.5 may also bring scam detection that would analyze phone calls using AI for any fraudulent activity, though this feature … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T has lost an appeal over its advertising, which urged users to “Learn how everyone gets iPhone 16 Pro on us.” The National Advertising Review Board took issue with the fact that AT&T didn’t disclose that this offer applies to specific plans. This ruling also comes after AT&T … Read more
Credit: Matt Horne / Android Authority TL;DR The New York Times has added a “Create Your Wordle Puzzle” feature for Games subscribers. You can now design custom Wordles with your own word, screen name, and optional clue. Created puzzles can be shared via a link and played by anyone, including non-subscribers. Wordle has become part … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has quietly started rolling out Gemini for Android Auto. It appears beta testers are the first users gaining access to the AI assistant. It’s unclear which version of Android Auto Gemini is rolling out on. During an earnings call in April, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed … Read more
TL;DR Google Messages offered an integrated picture-in-picture YouTube viewer up until mid-2024. Earlier this year we uncovered signs that Google was working to restore this functionality. The PiP YouTube player has now started appearing for some Messages beta testers. When we spot Google working on a new feature for one of its apps, it’s often … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly ready to pay Google $1 billion per year to develop and maintain a specialized AI model. This special version of the Gemini model will be used to power the next generation of Siri. This represents Apple’s desperation to enter the AI race, especially with its … Read more
Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR A leaker has posted apparent camera sensor details for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone is said to retain all its camera sensors except for the 3x shooter, which will apparently increase from 10MP to 12MP. This news also comes as rival phone makers bring major camera hardware upgrades. Samsung‘s … Read more
TL;DR Google is bringing theme packs to Pixel phones with a new app in the Google Play Store, available now. While users can download the Theme packs app today, the features will require another system or server-side update from Google. The first seasonal theme pack release includes three themes based on the Wicked: For Good … Read more
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A leak suggests that Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip can handle a single 320MP camera or three 108MP cameras at the same time. It may support 8K HDR10+ video recording at 60fps and 4K at 120fps. The image signal processor may also be 30% more power efficient than the … Read more
TL;DR Nova Launcher’s fate looked uncertain as of September, with no original developers left to work on it. Last month, a surprise update arrived supposedly based on previously prepared code. This week it’s followed by a new update, including bug fixes and stability improvements. Earlier this year, fans of the popular Nova Launcher found themselves … Read more