Google has fixed the Pixel 9a’s wonky camera viewfinder

A recent update to the Pixel 9a caused the front-facing camera to glitch out during preview. Users observed a “flickering” effect where the camera seemed to jump between exposure levels. Now a new Pixel Camera update appears to fully resolve the issue. Google’s Pixel 9a may be the company’s new smartphone hotness, but earlier this … Read more

Samsung phones could soon let you ditch Gemini for this rising AI assistant

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Perplexity is in early talks with Samsung to become an AI assistant option on Galaxy smartphones. The startup has reportedly secured a similar deal with Motorola. Despite Samsung’s close ties with Google, Perplexity could offer Galaxy users a smarter alternative to Gemini. Perplexity is one of the most up-and-coming … Read more

Android 16 Beta 4 arrives tomorrow

Android 16 Beta 4 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, April 17. This is just over a month since Beta 3 landed, and 3.1 and 3.2 have arrived in the interim. Google’s getting down to the wire for making changes ahead of Android 16’s stable release. It’s been just over a month now since Google released … Read more

A crucial system behind Android security updates just lost its funding

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The US government has stopped funding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a standardized global system for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities across platforms and devices, including Android. Without CVEs, Google’s monthly Android security bulletins may face delays, confusion, or reduced transparency. It’s unclear who, if anyone, will … Read more