by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | AYANEO, Gaming, Microsoft Windows, News
Credit: AYANEO TL;DR AYANEO has unveiled its latest Windows gaming handheld, the Next 2. It features an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a 9.06-inch OLED screen, and a massive 115Wh battery. Full specs and pricing have not been announced, but it won’t be cheap. AYANEO has a...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8.5 could alleviate notification spam by blocking specific apps. As per a recent leak, One UI 8.5 may put apps with “excessive ad” spam into a state of “deep sleep.” It may also begin analyzing...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | eReader, Features, TCL
I have an on-off relationship with reading. Every so often, I’ll go on a kick where I want to get my Goodreads numbers up for the year, and I’ll grab an unread title from my bookshelf to carry for a few weeks. In that same span, I’ll probably grab a title or two from...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | AI, Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, Google Search, News
TL;DR The Google app now offers a trio of AI Mode options for Discover stories and article links. These options let you quickly summarize a news story, ask a follow-up question, or dive deeper. This means you don’t have to manually open AI Mode or Gemini to access...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | Features, Google Maps
It’s safe to say that Google Maps is among the most comprehensive navigation apps available on consumer platforms. This is why you’ll often see Apple CarPlay users opt for Google’s app instead of the native option. While it might be held in high regard, I’ve long...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy S26 Ultra’s wallpapers have supposedly leaked, and they suggest key changes. We have six new wallpapers, including a new orange hinting at Galaxy S26’s new colors. The wallpapers also hint at a glass-inspired...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26, Wireless Charging
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR New strings found in One UI 8.5 builds explicitly reference “Super fast wireless charging.” Rumors suggest the Galaxy S26 Ultra could reach 25W wireless speeds, while the base models may hit 20W, up from the current 15W...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Security researchers jailbroke Google’s Gemini 3 Pro in five minutes, bypassing all its ethical guardrails. Once breached, the model produced detailed instructions for creating the smallpox virus, as well as code for...
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | Android, Apple iPhone, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Trigger warning: This article talks about the ongoing Gaza War, and the topic may be distressing to some readers. TL;DR The Israel Defense Forces, or IDF, is expanding its mandate against Android use for official purposes....
by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | News, smartphones
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