by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Features, US Mobile, Xiaomi
For one short-lived moment in 2016, Xiaomi smartphones were available to buy from a US carrier. Not through some sketchy importer or Amazon listing — we’re talking about a real wireless provider, with things like plans and warranties. US Mobile, a small MVNO that runs...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Material 3 Expressive, News, Polls, Survey Results
Credit: 9to5Google We recently uncovered Google’s work on a major visual overhaul of Android. The company is giving Android a fresh coat of paint using the Material 3 Expressive design language. This overhaul entails copious use of blurred backgrounds, a tweaked...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Samsung’s Secure Folder feature currently exposes apps and media by over-relying on Android’s Work profile. A new leak shows that One UI 8 will likely adopt Android’s Private Space API to fix this flaw. With the upcoming...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Gemini Extensions (now called Apps) empower Google’s AI agent to work with software and services on your behalf. Google appears to be working to bring Gemini Apps support to Live. Much like we saw with normal Gemini, support for Apps on Gemini Live would likely not...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Apple, Apple iPhone 17, Google, Google Pixel, News
Google has posted a new Best Phones Forever video poking fun at the iPhone 17 Air’s rumored design. Leaked images show the iPhone 17 Air could have a rear camera housing that looks similar to the Pixel’s camera bar. Google’s video sees an iPhone dismissing this design...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung DeX, Samsung One UI
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority A new One UI 8 leak shows a few changes to Samsung DeX, potentially influenced by Android 16’s desktop mode. Changes include repositioned taskbar icons, improved app drawer, and card-based search UI. This redesign for DeX...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Android, Authority Insights, Google Keep, Material 3 Expressive, News
Google is working on visual changes for Google Keep, using the Material 3 Expressive style. The app could specifically get a more prominent search bar and related tweaks. This news comes after we discovered Google was working on major visual changes to Android. Google...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung might skip over the One UI 7 Watch update and go straight to One UI 8 Watch. The company is reportedly planning this to match its smartwatch software with that of its phones. One UI 8 is expected to be released in beta...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | Apple TV Plus, Google, Movies, News, TV Shows
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google has set up a new film and TV production company called “100 Zeroes.” The name of the production house is a subtle nod to Google’s own name. The company aims to craft content that positions Android and Google’s products as...
by dbadmin | May 6, 2025 | beats, Beats Audio, Deals, Headphones, News
Credit: SoundGuys It’s hard to find a fair pair of headphones for under $100, especially ones coming from a popular brand. If all you have is a Benjamin and want a nice pair of popular headphones, we have a deal for you. The Beats Solo 4 headphones are only $99.99...
