by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News, Samsung, Samsung DeX
Credit: YouTube/Google for Developers A Google representative said that Android 16’s desktop mode is built on Samsung Dex’s foundation. The employee also confirmed that Google and Samsung are working together on the mode. Google is finally bringing a desktop mode to...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Guides, T-Mobile
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority While there are plenty of affordable phone service providers, just how low can you go on your phone bill? Believe it or not, it’s actually possible to get cellular service for free. You might assume there’s some kind of...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Reviews, Tablets
Despite my love of tech, I’m an old-fashioned pen-and-paper person at heart. I handwrite everything from outlines and grocery lists to “love notes” for my partner (a.k.a. post-its reminding him to take out the trash). I keep pens in every color, partly for...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | AI, Features, Google, Google I/O
As I sat down to watch the opening keynote for Google I/O 2025 yesterday, I glanced out the window behind my computer. It was a cold, rainy, and overall gloomy day. A gray sky hid any trace of the sun. A frigid breeze and a constant drizzle squashed my hopes of an...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android, Android Automotive, News, Quick Share
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google has announced that Quick Share is coming to cars with Google Built-in. This will allow you to share content between your car and phone, with no internet connection needed. There’s no word on a launch window right now....
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Google, News
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by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | AI, Google, News, NotebookLM
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority NotebookLM users will soon be able to generate Video Overviews using uploaded sources like PDFs or photos. The feature could be useful for topics that benefit from a visual learning medium. Audio Overviews are also set to...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android 16, Android TV, Google TV, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android 16 for TV looks almost identical to Android 14, with only slight visual tweaks in the Settings menu. New developer-focused features include MediaQualityManager, IAMF spatial audio support, and performance...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android, Features, Google Wear OS, Material 3 Expressive, smartwatches, Wear OS 6
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google has officially rolled out the first Developer Preview of Wear OS 6 based on Android 16. This early release introduces the new Material 3 Expressive design language to smartwatches, bringing dynamic theming, fluid...
by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Google Pixel Tablet, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 adds lock screen clock customization to the Pixel Tablet. The new beta allows users to adjust the style, color, and size of the lock screen clock on the slate. It looks like you can choose from five...
