Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A new April update is starting to roll out for all Pixel Watch models today. It brings Wear OS 5.1 to all Pixel Watch users, even those who have been stuck on the November 2024 update. The new software also fixes a critical step count bug. Google has announced … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is rolling out sensitive content warnings, which can detect and blur images that may contain nudity. Adults can opt in, but the feature is on by default for teens and supervised users. All detection happens on-device via SafetyCore, with no image data sent to Google. After being … Read more
Credit: Weibo Lenovo has shared a teaser video for its upcoming Legion Tab (Gen 4) tablet, referred to as the Y700 on Weibo. The video reveals a slimmed-down design, single rear camera, and AI marketing language. A May launch is expected in China, with no global release details confirmed yet. Just a couple of days … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Photos is starting to roll out a new “Ultra HDR” editing option that lets users convert regular photos into Ultra HDR after capture. The feature is reportedly appearing in version 7.24.0.747539053 for some users via a server-side update. Ultra HDR images render richer colors and brightness levels on … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority As Verizon and the other big three carriers continue to raise prices regularly, many of us are looking for alternative options to save money without sacrificing service or reliability. The good news is that plenty of excellent prepaid carriers operate on Verizon’s network while offering significant savings. Many of … Read more
The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be another smash hit for the Japanese company, at least until pricing is considered. The $450 price tag on the console itself isn’t too far off from what most people expected, but the jump to $90 for games like Mario Kart World makes it a tough pill … Read more
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve previously explained why I resist getting smart home hardware, but I did clarify that I think security is the exception. Keeping your home protected is one area where the smart home revolution has been a game-changer, and it turns out that my dad worked that out before me. … Read more
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Last year’s Pixel 8a packed a modest 4,500mAh battery and sluggish 18W charging speed that wowed no one. So, one of the most welcome upgrades to Google’s new Pixel 9a is a much larger 5,100mAh power cell and faster 23W charging capabilities — a power level that now … Read more
The OnePlus Pad 2 with its keyboard cover and stylus Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority A new OnePlus tablet has been spotted in an FCC listing, labeled as the OnePlus Pad 3R. The listing doesn’t reveal much about the tablet’s hardware specs. A new OnePlus Pencil was also filed alongside it, and both products … Read more
Credit: Harley Maranan / Android Authority A leak reveals that Lenovo is preparing a successor to its compact gaming-focused Legion Tab Gen 3. The refreshed model could have an upgraded screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a thinner design. It may launch as early as May, though US availability timing remains unclear. I’ve been … Read more