Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A future update to Android Auto will allow users to swipe and cycle through multiple media cards on the dashboard. The new feature will eliminate the need to reopen previously used music or audio apps when switching. This multi-card interface would streamline use for people who frequently … Read more
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Alternative app repository F-Droid has once again fired shots at Google for its new developer verification rules that threaten to kill sideloading on Android devices. The platform calls Google’s assurances about sideloading not going anywhere “clear, concise, and false.” It argues that Google’s new rules may technically keep … Read more
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that Gemini will be coming to the Google TV Streamer “and more devices” this winter. This updated timeline comes after Google previously claimed a launch “later this year.” This suggests a broad release window ranging from December to February or March. Google has just started … Read more
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A missing font was causing the Pixel Camera app to crash on de-Google’ed operating systems, such as GrapheneOS. Users had to downgrade to an older release of the camera app to use it again. To fix the issue, users on GrapheneOS build v2025102300 and older can install the … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A Korean outlet has claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have a battery larger than 5,000mAh. This would be a dramatic and overdue increase in battery capacity for the Z Fold family. The phone is also tipped to offer S Pen support and a reduced … Read more
Credit: Ice Universe TL;DR Samsung’s tri-fold Galaxy phone is being showcased at the APEC Summit in South Korea. First images of the phone have now appeared, thanks to Korean news outlets and tipster Ice Universe. Update: October 28, 2025 (1:14 AM ET): Samsung is showing off the so-called Galaxy Z TriFold at an APEC Summit … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has reportedly started rolling out its new age verification requirements for the Play Store. Failure to prove you are 18 or older could lead to disruptions in app downloads. Users can verify their age for the Play Store using a government-issued ID, taking a selfie, using a … Read more
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google has rolled out the October 2025 update for the original Pixel Watch. Officially, this is the last update for Google’s first smartwatch. The update carries minor security and bug fixes. Google is now rolling out the October 2025 update for the original Pixel Watch after pushing it … Read more
TL;DR Samsung is expected to unveil its tri-fold foldable later this week at a business summit in Korea. The phone may be initially limited to Asian markets — particularly South Korea, China, Singapore, and Taiwan. Despite previous reports of a launch in the US, Samsung may choose not to launch it beyond the “Greater China” … Read more
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The ARMSX2 emulator for Android has just received its V1.0 release on GitHub, with a Play Store release coming later this week. The app differs from NetherSX2 due to its open-source nature and its use of a more recent foundation. NetherSX2 still offers better performance, though, while this … Read more