by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | News, smartphones
Credit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Research firm Omdia has released its list of the top 10 most popular smartphones globally in the first half of 2024. Two of the top five entries are Android phones, namely the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G and Galaxy S24 Ultra. We’re...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Rumor hubs/Wishlists, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy AI, Samsung One UI
Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Update: July 30, 2024 (3:37 PM ET): We’ve updated the Samsung One UI 7 rumor hub with new information supporting the existence of One UI 7, as well as new screenshots of the UI. Samsung’s software experience has undergone a...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Android apps, Features
When you hook your Android phone up to an external display, most apps don’t do anything special. However, certain apps, such as Google Slides, Drastic DS emulator, and Filmic Pro, have special features or interfaces that appear only when your phone is connected to an...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel Watch 3, Guides, smartwatches, Wearables
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I am still riding the high of Google’s successful Pixel Watch 3 launch this year. Not only do the company’s latest smartwatches pack in a ton of updates and features, but they also boast much more display space, especially...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Android 15, News
Android now blocks notifications from alerting you if they’re more than two weeks old. This change is enabled starting in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2. This will reduce how annoying it is to boot up devices you haven’t touched in weeks. Android does many things right when...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Apple, Apple iPhone, Battery, News
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a new battery adhesive that reacts to electrical current, making battery replacements easier. The adhesive debonds when applying no more than 30 volts on the designated spots, allowing you to...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Android 15, News
The latest Android 15 QPR1 beta update lets you add widgets to the lock screen on the Pixel Tablet. However, you can only add widgets if you’re using the default Pixel Launcher and not a third-party home screen launcher. This is because SystemUI sends an intent that...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | News, Redmi, Xiaomi
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 14 Pro series will be equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an IP69 rating. That means it’ll have protection on par with and even exceeding some high-end smartphones. Flagship...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Apple, Apple iPhone 16, News
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The iPhone 16’s Camera Control button is one of its biggest highlights, but some users are finding it difficult to press. You can change the Accessibility settings under Settings > Accessibility > Camera Control to...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | AI, Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, News
Credit: Mahmoud Itani / Android Authority The first batch of Apple Intelligence features is currently in beta testing and will roll out to all eligible users in October. Other AI additions, such as the ChatGPT integration and advanced Siri, will follow in later iOS...
