by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Pixel Watch 4, smartwatches, Wearables
I love a fresh watch face, and would even say it’s one of my favorite aspects of wearing a smartwatch. It’s the fastest way to make a device feel new again, and on the Google Pixel Watch 4, the right watch face can completely change the vibe from workout-ready to...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 10a, Google Pixel 11
The Pixel 10a is the latest member of the Pixel family, but it’s not the only phone Google has in store for us in 2026. The upcoming Pixel 11 is expected to bring a next-gen Tensor processor, several camera improvements, and plenty of other refinements. In contrast,...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | Android 17, Features, Google, Google Pixel
It’s been just about a week since Google launched Android 17 Beta 1, and as you’ve probably heard by now, it’s not a particularly big update. While we expect more new features in later beta versions, Beta 1 is pretty light on user-facing changes. However, that doesn’t...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | Features, Foldable Phones, Google Pixel Fold
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Until today, most foldables have followed a very similar form factor that resembles a regular smartphone when folded and opens up to a square-ish display. Few models have eschewed that trend, though, starting with the...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | AI, Features, Google Gemini, Plex
I have a complicated relationship with music streaming algorithms. On one hand, the convenience of having the world’s music catalog in my pocket is undeniable. It is the dream we were sold in the early 2010s, and for the most part, it has delivered. But the...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a big upgrade over Samsung’s previous foldables with a few controversial changes. The S Pen is gone, something that is sorely missed by many of us, and the selfie camera on the inner screen went back to being a punch-hole after the Z Fold 3...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Fit
TL;DR Samsung is updating the Galaxy Wearable app ahead of the One UI 8.5 launch, and it drops support for two Galaxy Fit wearables. The Samsung Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e, both released in 2019, will no longer work with the Galaxy Wearable app following the update....
by dbadmin | Feb 20, 2026 | AI, Google Gemini, Malware, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Researchers have identified the first known Android malware to use generative AI during execution. The malware queries Google’s Gemini model to adapt its behavior across different Android devices. It may be a...
by dbadmin | Feb 20, 2026 | eSIM, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
TL;DR Samsung Galaxy phones offer granular connectivity options for multiple SIM cards internationally, but not in the US. With One UI 8.5, Samsung appears to finally be bringing these same settings to America. Users will be able to choose their SIM preference for...
by dbadmin | Feb 20, 2026 | News, OpenAI, smart speakers
TL;DR OpenAI is reportedly dedicating more than 200 employees to its hardware projects, which include a pair of smart glasses, a smart lamp, and a smart speaker. The smart speaker is said to include a camera for personalization, better context awareness, and facial...
