TL;DR Samsung’s newly released $1,800 Galaxy XR headset includes support for bootloader unlocking. Unlike competitors like Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro, this makes the Galaxy XR uniquely accessible for enthusiasts and developers. It’s unclear whether this was intended by Samsung or an oversight that will be patched, but it opens doors for custom ROMs … Read more
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has shared a list of fixes and features coming to its new Atlas web browser. Atlas’ product lead says most of the features listed below will arrive shortly, while some, including tab groups, profiles, and the ad blocker may take some time. While Atlas is available on … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 smartphone processor. It offers a significantly more powerful CPU and GPU compared to the previous generation, as well as a 4nm design. This chip will likely power a variety of cheap Android phones. Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 6 series of processors … Read more
TL;DR Early Pixel 10 Pro Fold users are unanimously deciding to stick with the phone instead of sending it back as Google’s 15-day return deadline approaches. Buyers report being very happy with the phone’s new design, battery life, and multitasking capabilities. Some users have expressed mild disappointment over the camera setup, but the overall sentiment … Read more
Credit: Redmi on Weibo TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K90 Pro Max, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mid-ranger with a massive 7,560mAh silicon-carbon battery. The phone also packs 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and even 22.5W reverse wireless charging. It gets a triple 50MP camera array at the back, a Bose-tuned … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is working on a new AI-powered meme generator. The feature, currently referred to as “Me Meme,” allows users to insert their face into meme templates. It requires a backed-up reference photo, preferably a clear selfie, to work. Google Photos is inarguably one of the best apps … Read more
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus has revealed that the OnePlus 15 screen will have a downgraded resolution. The new phone will have a 1.5K resolution screen running at 165Hz, compared to the OnePlus 13’s QHD+ 120Hz display. The company says this is because it’s not possible to have a QHD+ screen running … Read more
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A Google spokesperson confirmed to Android Authority that the company is planning further GPU driver updates for the Pixel 10 lineup. While the statement sounds reassuring, it’s unclear whether Google is committing to a major graphics update. Phone makers do improve graphics performance through periodic updates, but major GPU … Read more
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR The new Pixel Camera 10.x update now requires Google Play Services, reportedly causing crashes on GrapheneOS and other de-Googled systems. Users can fix this by rolling back to version 9.9.106.773153235.19 of the app. Users on Reddit point out that if you’re running a sandboxed Google Play Store and … Read more
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The US International Trade Commission has finalized its ruling banning Ultrahuman smart rings from being sold in the US. Oura has reached a settlement with RingConn, allowing the company to keep selling its rings under a licensing agreement. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued its final … Read more