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
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has added an audio source toggle to the Pixel line’s Connected Cameras feature. This means you can choose whether switching to a remote camera will also switch audio sources. This is great news, as we previously criticized this limitation after trying Connected Cameras earlier this year. … Read more
Credit: Weibo/Li Jie Louis TL;DR A leaker has claimed that the 512GB OnePlus 15 will retail for £949 (~$1,270) in the UK. That would be a little cheaper than the launch price for the 512GB OnePlus 13 in the region. There’s no word on pricing for the base OnePlus 15 model, though. We’ve already seen … Read more
https://youtu.be/yOGuy0zCfwQ TL;DR Samsung has officially announced its new Galaxy XR device. All apps built on Android will work on the extended reality headset. Galaxy XR is available today for $1,799.99. It’s an extra $249.99 if you want the travel case or controllers. After all of this time, it’s hard to believe that Samsung first began … Read more
https://youtu.be/yOGuy0zCfwQ TL;DR Early Galaxy XR buyers get an “Explorer Pack” worth up to $1,000. The bundle includes perks such as Google AI Pro, YouTube TV, and NBA League Pass. It also includes a bundle of specialized XR games and content, but you have to purchase the device before the end of the year to get … Read more
https://youtu.be/yOGuy0zCfwQ TL;DR Samsung has made controllers and a carrying case for the Galaxy XR. The controllers are sold separately for $250. You’ll also need to pay an additional $250 just for the carrying case. Galaxy XR, the device formerly known as Project Moohan, has finally launched. Samsung has built this headset to go toe-to-toe with … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet now supports Android 16’s Live Updates feature. Live Updates are a new type of notification for activities like ridesharing, deliveries, and navigation. Google Wallet supports Live Updates for flights, train trips, and events. Google Wallet is your home for contactless payments on Android, but it also … Read more