Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A new leak suggests that some Pixel 9a buyers will receive a free Google TV Streamer when purchasing through select Google partners. The promo is expected to be available in Europe, but there is no confirmation on whether a similar offer will be available in the US. Google is … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority US Mobile markets its End Game Dark Star promotion as having unlimited data, and yet at least one user saw their service shut off after using 281GB over the course of the month. US Mobile previously ran into controversy over this plan when it retroactively changed its unlimited hotspot … Read more
Android 16 Beta 3 introduces a new battery health screen. Here the operating system attempts to estimate how current battery capacity compares to when the phone was new. Users can access resources to educate them about improving battery endurance. A long time ago, if you had a smartphone and its battery was giving you problems, … Read more
Google is continuing its work to split up Android’s notifications and Quick Settings panels. The media player now appears at the top of the Quick Settings panel, and you can now switch between pages by swiping. The new split notifications and Quick Settings panels aren’t live yet in Android 16 Beta 3, and we don’t … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority iOS 18.4 will introduce the ability to set a default navigation app other than Apple Maps for the first time. Currently, iPhone users are locked into Apple Maps as the default navigation app, with no option to switch to alternatives. This new option will only be available to users … Read more
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9 series features a slightly revamped design, three different Pro models, a stronger emphasis on AI, and plenty of other changes. It also represents one of the biggest deviations from the Pixel formula that we’ve seen in years. Despite several notable changes, the Pixel 9 still … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans. Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on. … Read more
Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Samsung will reportedly upgrade the main camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to 200MP. The leak claims the under-display camera in the folding screen has improved as well. It appears the rest of the cameras will remain the same as before. Samsung appears to be ready to give … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon has lowered the discount it offers for its 5G Home Plus plan. The discount has been reduced from $35 to $25, meaning new customers now pay $55 per month. The current rate for the package remains unchanged at $80 per month. Among Verizon’s home internet offerings, the 5G … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority We always like a solid discount on a good phone, so a huge deal on the king of Android phones was never going to pass us by. If you move quickly, you can score a straight $300 price drop on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — direct from the … Read more