by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Google, News
TL;DR Google Discover will continue applying AI-generated headlines to “trending topic” stories after experimenting with the idea in late 2025. These stories are presented very similarly to normal news stories, which may lead readers to blame publishers for misleading...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Android, Malware, News
TL;DR A newly discovered type of malware uses machine learning to automatically interact with ads and commit fraud. It can also be used to grant hackers access to your screen. The malware is found on certain games distributed through inappropriate app stores, but some...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Gmail, Google, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gmailify is shutting down this month after almost a decade. Third-party email accounts will lose Gmail-style spam filtering, categories, and advanced search functions. You’ll still be able to access other inboxes in the...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Foldable Phones, Honor, News
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR HONOR has confirmed that the Magic V6 and Robot Phone will premiere at MWC 2026. The company will hold a launch event on March 1, 2026. HONOR also mentions that its “latest all-scenario flagship devices” will join the Magic...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, News, Polls
Google’s third-generation foldable phone, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, is a fine enough device on its own. But in context — coming as a follow-up to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold that made big improvements over the original Pixel Fold, and launching the same year as impressive...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Google, Google Photos, News
TL;DR The editing interface in Google Photos now supports a light-theme editing interface on Android. The editor’s theme follows your device settings. We saw this change in development last year, but it seems to be rolling out broadly this week. Back in November, we...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Phone app, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR New code suggests Google is bringing its AI-powered Scam Detection feature to the Galaxy S26 series, potentially ending Pixel exclusivity. Model numbers for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra were discovered...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | AI, Google Photos, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos’ new Me Meme feature uses AI to create personalized memes. It works with selfies and meme templates inside the Photos app. The feature is now rolling out for users in the US. Did you ever want to be the...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Wallet, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s search function could roll out soon, and we’re bringing you an early preview. Besides a fully working search interface, we’re also seeing suggested payment methods and loyalty cards. Google is also likely to...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, smartphones
It was the sound that came first. Pop…pop…pop…pop. In the middle of the night, the man’s partner woke up to what “sounded like popcorn popping in the microwave,” he told us. At first, the woman didn’t register what was going on, then she realized the popping sound was...
