by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Health
TL;DR Samsung Health is working on some new tools for your hearing health. A Noise card on the app’s home screen will let you quickly evaluate your daily exposure. Advanced Measurement will let users set specific volume level targets for warning notifications. Lots of...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Crunchyroll, News, Streaming
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Crunchyroll has reportedly announced that it will end its free, ad-supported streaming plan. The free tier will apparently be discontinued on December 31, 2025. This comes after services like Hulu and Peacock ended their...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Guides, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung One UI
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta is still hot off the presses, but it’s already proving to be a substantial update. With redesigned Samsung apps, a brand new Quick Settings UI, and a whole lot more, One UI 8.5 has quite a lot to offer — especially if you’re concerned about...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | E-Ink, News
TL;DR PocketBook is selling large wall-mounted E Ink posters. The displays use color E Ink for a matte, print-like look with extremely low power usage. Prices range from $1,699 to $2,399. If you’ve ever wondered what a Kindle-like display would look like scaled up to...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Guides, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung One UI
Hot off the heels of Google’s big Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel phones, Samsung users are now being treated to an update of their own. On December 8, Samsung officially began rolling out its One UI 8.5 beta program. While you might assume this is an insignificant...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Android, Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google and Apple are collaborating to make switching between phone platforms easier. Code found in the Android Switch app suggests support for migrating accessibility settings, playlists, passwords, wallet cards, and Wi-Fi...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s first One UI 8.5 beta doesn’t include the Dual Recording and Single Take camera modes. Dual Recording lets you simultaneously record video via two cameras, while Single Take captures a variety of photos and videos...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | News, Sailfish, smartphones
Credit: Jolla TL;DR Finnish company Jolla has recently launched the new Jolla Phone. This smartphone runs the SailfishOS platform, which is a Linux-based alternative to Android and iOS that still supports Android apps. The phone ships in H1 2026 and currently retails...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel 10, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The December Drop for Pixel phones introduced a significant display bug for some users. According to users’ reports, the display on their Pixel 10 randomly freezes after the phone has been resting for a while. This isn’t...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Android, Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, Google, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google and Apple have confirmed that they are collaborating to make switching between Android phones and iPhones more seamless. A new switching method is in development and is expected to facilitate easier switching with...
