Android 16 Beta 3 became available for Pixel users to test last Thursday. Now Google’s already got an update ready, as Beta 3.1 starts heading out. This release fixes a handful of bugs, including one that caused the screen to dim during media playback. When it comes to Google’s work preparing Android 16 for its … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A report claims the production plan for the Exynos 2500 is constantly changing. At the moment, it appears the plan is to give the Galaxy Z Flip FE an Exynos 2500 chip. The report also says the FE will launch several months after the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Rumors … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Docs already has building blocks that help users manage tasks, track projects, and organize information more efficiently. Google is adding a new AI Summary building block that uses Gemini to generate quick summaries of long documents. Users can insert, edit, and refresh these summaries, and the feature is … Read more
Google’s latest Search Easter egg celebrates Severance season two. Just search for “Severance” and Google will pepper your screen with blue Lumon balloons. Severance is getting ready for its season finale, airing this Friday on Apple TV Plus. In a just a few more days, Severance will air its season two finale, so everyone can … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Some Android users are getting a persistent error notification urging them to update Google Play Services to restore app functionality. The notification redirects users to the app’s Play Store page where there is no update available. Users are experiencing this issue on both the stable and beta channels. Have … Read more
Samsung has officially confirmed that the stable One UI 7 update will start rolling out to older Galaxy flagships starting April 7. The update will first be available for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. It will gradually expand to other models, including the Galaxy S23 series, S23 … Read more
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Circular’s upcoming smart ring, the Circular Ring 2, will get blood pressure tracking via an OTA update in late 2025. The ring is also expected to introduce non-invasive blood glucose trend tracking in late 2026. The Circular Ring 2 is available for pre-order on Kickstarter for $239, with no … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The iPhone 17 Air is said to include both low-end and Pro-level features. Despite being thinner, it could have a battery life on par with current iPhones. If the iPhone 17 Air is a success, we could see some of its features spread to other models in the future. … Read more
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Fitbit is testing a “Personalized Sleep Schedule” feature. After you answer surveys throughout the day, the feature will suggest bedtimes and wake times for optimal sleep. Users will take a survey in the morning, three during the day, and a final one at night. Last year, we discovered a … Read more
Earlier this month, a serious error broke streaming on older Chromecast hardware. While Google developed a fix that started going out last week, it wouldn’t work if you factory reset your Chromecast. A new Google Home update finally allows users to restore functionality to even those reset devices. Google helped define the early streaming landscape … Read more