by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Gmail, News
Gmail for Android is testing a new “mark as read” button directly within its notifications, letting users manage their inbox without opening the app. The feature appears to be undergoing A/B testing with a small number of users, as it’s not widely available despite...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Emulator, Features, Gaming
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Retro gaming handhelds have come a long way in the past few years, but there’s still one big sticking point: the setup. Every time a new handheld comes in for review, I have to spend hours installing emulators, fixing folder...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Apple, Apple Watch, Features, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, Wearables
The Apple Watch SE is the blueprint for what most people expect from a smartwatch: a clean design, deep smartphone integration, and enough wellness tracking features to stay reasonably healthy. At a reduced price compared to the brand’s flagship lineup, the SE is also...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Oppo, Reviews
I’ve been waiting a long time for this, but finally, I spent some time with the OPPO Find X8 Ultra. I was a big fan of the Find X8 Pro that preceded it, especially its camera capabilities, and the Ultra builds on that, so I was eager to give it a spin. Unfortunately,...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Features, RAM, Samsung Galaxy S25
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority These days, high-end smartphones and even more affordable models ship with about as much RAM as a modern mid-range PC. And why shouldn’t they? We use our phones for various tasks, from flicking through countless apps to...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | fitness trackers, Reviews, Wearables, Xiaomi
I’ve long tipped my hat to Xiaomi’s Smart Band line (a.k.a. Mi Band in some regions), which nearly always punches above its weight. The latest device, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, continues the reign as a leader in the budget fitness tracker space. The latest model also...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Features, Samsung
Samsung devices are nothing if not goldmines for treasure hunters, particularly those dealing in hidden menus. Just glossing through Good Lock and its myriad modules indicates how customizable One UI is. However, not every new feature requires an external download....
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | ANBERNIC, Emulator, Gaming, Reviews
While many people are nostalgic for flip phones, sliders are the way to go for me. Sure, I had a basic flip phone in the early 2000s, but I didn’t really get excited about phones until I got my first sliding phone with a full QWERTY keyboard in 2006. That satisfying...
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | AI, Android, Features
I had this realization — epiphany of sorts — that while we’ve become more conscious of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, we often use AI much more than we actively perceive. Every app you touch on your phone has some kind of smarts and automation baked in....
by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Google, Google Photos
At Google I/O 2024, Google introduced the world to “Ask Photos.” It was a new Gemini-powered search experience for Google Photos that would enable you to use natural language to easily find pictures in your library. The pitch sounded great and like a legitimately good...
