by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | AT&T, News, T-Mobile, Verizon, WI-FI
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Ookla data shows Verizon delivered the fastest mobile download speeds at many major US airports. Mobile networks in general were usually faster than airport Wi-Fi, and twice as fast on average. Wi-Fi still prevailed at a...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Google, News
TL;DR Google has let you scan the dark web for personal information revealed in breaches. That service is going away in early 2026. Google stops scanning for new data on January 15, and deletes all old report data on February 16. When security experts warn you to not...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | News, T-Mobile
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile has added cash payments to its T-Life app, closing a loophole that let in-store customers avoid using it. The workaround gained attention after employees and customers shared tips about paying cash to bypass...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Emulator, Gaming, News
TL;DR The budget-focused handheld maker MANGMI has revealed its next device, called the Pocket Max. It features a massive 7-inch 144Hz OLED panel, plus full-size sticks and front-facing speakers. Benchmark leaks suggest it may feature a Snapdragon 865, which would...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | News, Polls, Samsung One UI, Survey Results
One UI 8.5 (left) and iOS 26 Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung’s One UI has always proudly sported its own personality. It’s obviously Android, but it has also long looked and felt distinctly “Samsung,” even as other Android skins borrowed ideas from all...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | News, robot vacuum, Roomba
Credit: Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR Popular robot vacuum Roomba’s maker, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy. iRobot’s business will transition to a new owner, which is also its primary manufacturer. The company has shown signs of distress since its...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | News, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon is offering a free “Unlimited Welcome” line for 36 months to customers on specific Unlimited plans who check the “offers” section of the app. The promotion is strictly Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and requires...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Android, Features, News, smartphones
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Can you feel it? 2026 is rumbling in the distance, getting ever closer. That can only mean one thing: It’s time to figure out the best smartphone of 2025! Here at Android Authority, we give out two major phone awards at the end...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini now puts Google Maps first in local searches, replacing long text replies with an instant visual overview. Generic red dots are replaced by emoji-style pins and detailed cards featuring photos, star ratings, and...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is now rolling out One UI 8 Watch to the Galaxy Watch 4. The update carries build numbers R87OXXU1JYK4/R870OXM1JYK4. This is likely the last major OS update for the Watch 4, which launched in 2021. Samsung has...
