by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | News, Sony, Sony Xperia
Sony has confirmed that its next Xperia 1 model is launching next week. The new phone is launching on May 13 in Japan. The phone, expected to be the Xperia 1 VII, is “powered by Alpha” camera technology. The Sony Xperia 1 VI wasn’t the most popular flagship Android...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Health, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Health, Samsung One UI
Samsung has previously confirmed an Antioxidant Index feature for the Samsung Health app that would measure beta carotene levels through your skin. We’ve now discovered that the measurement will be done through a Galaxy Watch, potentially the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8....
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | AT&T, Features, Google Fi, T-Mobile, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When it comes to mobile phone plans, most carriers tend to emphasize features like device financing, insurance, promotional pricing, and reliable service for calls, texts, and data across the country, usually with some claim...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Cheap Android Phones, Reviews, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy A
Samsung’s Galaxy A series has long been a go-to recommendation for anyone shopping for a solid Android phone on a budget. These phones rarely push boundaries or chase trends, but they’ve consistently nailed the basics, and that alone has kept them relevant year after...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Google, Google Pixel
C’mon, Google. What are you thinking? This is the first thought that came to mind when I saw the news about Android 16’s Battery Health feature. As the name suggests, Battery Health provides a glanceable overview of your device’s battery health, showing its current...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Apps, News
Google appears to be prepping a new mechanic for the “Recents” UI in its Files app. A new update reveals Files by Google testing out the same sort of dynamic carousel we see in Google Photos. No Google app ever stays the same forever, and while some get much more...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Wear OS, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Watch
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority We’ve found more details about Gemini on Wear OS thanks to leaked One UI 8 Watch APKs. It looks like Wear OS will support “Gemini Actions,” allowing the AI assistant to perform actions across different apps. Our teardown also...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, smartwatches, Wearables
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has appeared in the FCC’s database. The regulatory filing reveals connectivity information, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth details. Samsung’s filing also confirms charging speeds and support for...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Google Wear OS, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI, Wearables
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Leaked images from Samsung’s upcoming One UI Watch 8 update reveal redesigned icons that could shift toward a squircle shape with high-contrast backgrounds. We also spot the Gemini icon, which is set to replace Assistant on...
by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority A new leak suggests Samsung’s Now Bar could get a notable upgrade in the upcoming One UI 8 update. The Now Bar in One UI 8 could support phone calls and Do Not Disturb functionality. It currently supports everything from...
