by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing an AI-powered feed for “Related” videos. The feature uses AI to organize videos in a vertically scrolling feed. A new image editor theme is also rolling out in Google Photos. One of my favorite features in...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Best products, Gaming, gaming phones
Mobile gaming has come a long way in recent years, with console-quality titles regularly appearing on the Play Store, and new chipsets capable of emulating a large portion of my Steam library. I’ve tested countless games and phones (not to mention dedicated Android...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | News, Oppo, OPPO Find
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Newly leaked renders show off the upcoming OPPO Find X9 Ultra’s dual-tone design. The flagship is expected to sport a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a massive 7,300mAh battery, and a 6.82-inch 2K flat AMOLED display. Leaks...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Home
Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority I first got into smart home technology around 2015, right as smart speakers and connected devices started going mainstream. Within a few years, my home was filled with smart bulbs, cameras, speakers, switches, and just about...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Epic Games, Google, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A secret, $800 million partnership between Google and Epic Games was exposed in court this week. Epic will pay Google for services; Google gets deeper access to Unreal Engine and will help promote Epic’s products on...
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 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A two-month-old Galaxy S25 Plus exploded while charging in November 2025, and the affected user reports that Samsung has now admitted liability. The company has reportedly agreed to cover the cost of the phone, medical...
by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Android 14, Google TV, News, TCL, TV
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR TCL is reportedly preparing to roll out a major firmware update for newer Google TV models. The update will upgrade select models from Android 12 to Android 14. The update could also add support for HDMI 2.1 QMS, “Super...
by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Google, Google Home, News
TL;DR A new device setup workflow is rolling out in Google Home. You can now search for apps and devices to add by name from inside Google Home. We first previewed this update late last year, and it’s now generally available. Back in October, we got an early look at a...
by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Android apps, News, Waze
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Waze has sent out an email to users about upcoming features. Five features were highlighted in the message, including warnings for speed limit decreases, emergency vehicles on your route, and more. These are all...
