by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: Amazon TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra is only expected to launch in the new year, but we’ve already seen a few clones. These devices claim to offer impressive specs for under $200, but you should stay far away from them. It’s not uncommon to see cloned versions of...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR • Samsung originally planned a slimmer Galaxy S26 with a larger battery but reversed course due to Apple’s decision to maintain a $799 price tag for the iPhone 17. Samsung’s revised plan appears to retain the previous...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Amazon, Amazon Fire TV, News
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Amazon has clarified that its Fire OS will continue to exist, even after the launch of its new Linux-based Vega OS. The new Vega OS on Fire TV Stick 4K Select is designed to prevent users from sideloading apps from outside the Amazon Appstore. It...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Smart Manager app has received a hefty update for One UI 8.5. The update brings features such as native app lock, the ability to restore apps to their previous state after a crash, and more. Unfortunately, the...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Android, Google Play Store, News
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by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The November Pixel update doesn’t list the Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 series because those devices already received all necessary fixes with the September patch. Google’s Pixel Update Bulletin confirms there are no new security...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Amazon, Amazon Fire TV, News
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Amazon has revealed it created a new OS for its Fire TV Stick 4K Select to counter piracy. The new Vega OS prevents users from installing unauthorized apps on their TV Sticks. While Fire TV OS has traditionally been based on Android, the new OS is...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News
TL;DR Google appears to be rolling out Call Recording for Pixel phones widely. The feature should now be available on Pixel 6 and newer models. Make sure the Phone by Google app is updated on your supported Pixels to use the feature. Google is now rolling out call...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Google, Google Home, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home app version 4.3 is now rolling out to Android and iOS users. The update introduces enhanced device controls, upgraded “Home” and “Away” automations, an edge-to-edge UI for Android, and several...
by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Real-world images of a Galaxy S26 Edge dummy have leaked online. The dummy measures 5.5mm thick, which is 0.3mm thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge. It’s even thinner than the iPhone 17 Air, which measures 5.6mm. This year,...
