Ultra Violet Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR The OnePlus 15 has cleared the biggest hurdle to its US launch. The phone has been approved by the FCC, which opens its gates to availability in the US. OnePlus hasn’t shared an update yet, but the FCC portal shows a certification for the phone. Despite … Read more
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel 10 series owners have reported a strange bug after downloading the update that enables AirDrop support. Affected users report that their phones get disconnected from Wi-Fi if they merely open the Quick Share menu. We’ve asked Google about this bug and whether a fix is on … Read more
Google’s long-rumoured shift toward merging ChromeOS and Android into a single platform is finally beginning to take shape with the “Aluminium OS” project. But how do users feel about ChromeOS potentially being sunset in favor of this new unified operating system? We ran a survey on Android Authority asking our readers whether they would miss … Read more
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is replacing 24-month payment terms with 36-month terms for most tablets and smartwatches. The change affects iPads, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G, and all Apple, Google, and Samsung watches. This move aligns T-Mobile with rivals AT&T and Verizon, despite its previous advocacy for shorter terms. T-Mobile … Read more
Credit: Sony Semiconductor TL;DR Sony Semiconductor has revealed the LYT-901, which is its first 200MP smartphone camera sensor. The new sensor is larger and has larger pixels than Samsung’s 200MP sensors, suggesting improved image quality. The LYT-901 is currently shipping to customers, with OPPO and vivo tipped to use it in their Ultra phones. Phones … Read more
TL;DR Google Maps is now getting the new Power Saving Mode announced in the November Pixel Drop. The low-power navigation mode is exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. It tackles display-induced battery drain by switching to a simple, low-power interface that shows only essential information like your next turn. Google is finally rolling out the … Read more
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has expanded the stable One UI 8 Watch software rollout to Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic users in the US. The update includes a platform bump to Wear OS 6, a revamped interface, AI-powered fitness insights, and enhanced sleep features. New control options, including … Read more
TL;DR YouTube TV has been having difficulties lately negotiating contract renewals with the companies behind major broadcast and cable channels. In addition to NBCUniversal and Disney, YouTube TV reached a stalemate with TelevisaUnivision, resulting in the loss of Univision at the end of September. Nearly two months later, Univision channels are finally coming back. YouTube … Read more
Credit: Supplied by POCO TL;DR POCO has launched the POCO F8 series in global markets. The POCO F8 Ultra comes with a rear Bose-branded subwoofer and is available in a Denim Blue variant with a denim-like appearance. The Ultra phone otherwise offers a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 6,500mAh battery, and a 50MP … Read more
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16’s QPR2 update could include new color palettes for the Google Search widget. The newly spotted color palettes enhance contrast and make the widget easier to use. The icons for mic, Lens, and AI mode also appear bigger. The November Pixel Drop arrived recently, replete with several … Read more