by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Android apps, Google Pay, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Cash App is rolling out a new feature called “Pools.” Pools is a group payment feature that allows people to chip in money toward a large payment, whether they use the app, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Members can be invited to...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung DeX
Samsung’s new DeX in One UI 8 has a hidden “Immersive” mode that enables a true full screen experience, hiding the app header and taskbar. To enable it, you must first maximize an app, then long-press the same maximize button to reveal a hidden menu with the...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Google, News, YouTube
Earlier this year, YouTube announced plans to bring an age-verification system to the US. Tests are starting over the next few weeks, with plans to expand widely later on. YouTube will use AI to flag accounts based on teen-like usage patterns, and ask these users to...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Google, Google Lens, Google Search, News
Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority Google’s AI Mode is getting a host of new features on mobile and desktop. AI Mode on mobile gets a live video search option, which is accessible through Google Lens. On desktop, AI Mode gets file support and a Canvas option for...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Gaming, News, Retroid
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Retroid Pocket Flip 2 users are reporting early hinge cracks, sometimes just weeks after purchase. Users claim the cracks appeared even though they’ve handled the device carefully. The first Flip model had similar problems,...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Music Streaming, News, TikTok, YouTube Music
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TikTok is adding YouTube Music as a new option for its Add to Music app feature. Users can now save the songs they find on the social media platform to the streaming service. Added songs will appear in the TikTok Songs playlist...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel 10, News
New code in an Android Canary build corroborates previous leaks of a new on-device AI assistant, likely called Magic Cue. The assistant will proactively suggest info and actions relevant to what you’re doing on screen. Google is expected to debut the feature on the...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Google, Google Photos, News
For its 10th anniversary, Google Photos announced it was overhauling its editor UI. The new editor was initially supposed to arrive in June, but Google later pushed that back to August. With August still a few days away, we’re already seeing the new interface roll...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | AYANEO, Emulator, Gaming, News, Nintendo
Credit: AYANEO AYANEO has revealed more details about the Pocket DS, including specs and a pricing window. It has a massive 7-inch 165hz OLED screen on the top, and a 5-inch LCD on the bottom. It’s powered by the Snapdragon G3 Gen 2, rather than the newer G3 Gen 3 on...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2025 | Google Fi, Google Maps, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Select contributors to Google Maps’ Local Guides program have received a free three-month Google Fi Unlimited plan (worth up to $195). As has been the case for a few years now, the offer is limited to first-time Google Fi...
