Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority For the past few years, Pixel Drops have felt a bit like Christmas morning for me. A fresh new update with a bunch of exciting features to try out, some I’ve been waiting for for years, others I didn’t know I needed but I now couldn’t live without. … Read more
TL;DR Google Play is introducing new “Where to watch” cards for media in its search results. You can quickly see which streaming apps offer a show, and install any you’re missing. Streaming media was supposed to be the next great evolution in home entertainment, and while in many ways it is, we’ve also seen it … Read more
Credit: Ryan McNeal / Android Authority TL;DR A Backbone Pro — Xbox Edition has now launched. It features handheld and wireless modes, full-size ALPS sticks, Hall Effect triggers, and more. The controller is available for $179.99. Earlier this year, Backbone and Xbox partnered up to release the Backbone One — Xbox Edition. Only one month … Read more
TL;DR Belkin has recalled select BoostCharge power banks and an Auto-Tracking Stand Pro due to overheating battery cells that could cause burns or fires. Around 86,000 units are affected across the U.S. and Canada, with reported incidents including minor injuries, a fire, and property damage. Eligible customers can claim refunds or store credit, and Belkin … Read more
We’re just two weeks away from Thanksgiving, when Americans across the country will be traveling to spend time with family. And if you’re the technically minded one of your family (you are reading a smartphone blog, to be fair), there’s a fair chance that at some point you’re going to be pulled aside and asked … Read more
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR ASUS is rolling out Android 16 for the ROG Phone 9. Android 16 is also coming to the ZenFone 12 Ultra. The update introduces fixes, features, and improvements. Google released the stable version of Android 16 back in June. Although it has been five months since the launch, … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR • Samsung originally planned a slimmer Galaxy S26 with a larger battery but reversed course due to Apple’s decision to maintain a $799 price tag for the iPhone 17. Samsung’s revised plan appears to retain the previous dimensions of the S26, with a smaller increase in battery … Read more
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Amazon has clarified that its Fire OS will continue to exist, even after the launch of its new Linux-based Vega OS. The new Vega OS on Fire TV Stick 4K Select is designed to prevent users from sideloading apps from outside the Amazon Appstore. It emphasizes that Vega OS is also easier … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Smart Manager app has received a hefty update for One UI 8.5. The update brings features such as native app lock, the ability to restore apps to their previous state after a crash, and more. Unfortunately, the Smart Manager app is restricted to China, while global users … Read more
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The November Pixel update doesn’t list the Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 series because those devices already received all necessary fixes with the September patch. Google’s Pixel Update Bulletin confirms there are no new security patches for Pixel phones in this update, so no additional update was needed … Read more