by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung One UI
TL;DR A leaked build of Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 on Galaxy S24 Ultra reveals several user interface upgrades. Key updates include redesigned quick settings with iOS-like vertical sliders and categorized controls. App changes span the Camera, Settings, Files,...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR New code spotted in One UI 8.5 firmware reveals a new “short summary” feature for the My Files app. When enabled, My Files would generate brief previews of the contents of TXT and PDF files without opening them. It is...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android 16, Android Launchers, Features, Google, Google Pixel
Android 16 got its second major update earlier this week, with QPR2 rolling out as the December update for Pixel phones. This was such a significant milestone with many features we’ve heard about for months stepping out of testing and coming to our phones on a stable...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android Auto, Features
One of the first items I always enable when I get a new Android phone is developer mode. This hidden menu is designed to cater to the needs of developers, and it contains numerous valuable items for power users. I use it to increase the speed of animations, fit even...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung One UI
Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR We’ve discovered Samsung Galaxy S26 series renders in One UI 8.5. The renders show the back of the Galaxy S26/S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The images corroborate previously posted renders by a trusted leaker. Samsung is expected to...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android 16, Google Pixel, Guides
If you recently updated your Pixel phone to Android 16 QPR2, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of new features for you to play with. With improved app icon customization, lock screen widgets, and more, QPR2 is a darn good update. One of the more interesting...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google TV, Google TV Streamer, Projectors, Reviews, Streaming
I didn’t expect the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus to reinvent my home theater experience, but I did hope for an accessible setup. Most importantly, I wanted a solid option in time for holiday movie marathons. By the end of my review, Epson’s flagship portable Lifestudio...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | earbuds, Features, Google, Google Pixel Buds
A few months ago, I faced something that had never happened to me before: A trusty pair of Bluetooth earbuds died on me. No, it’s not that they ran out of juice or that I lost my charging cable; they just flat-out stopped working. And, as someone with several weekends...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is expected to bring a major redesign for its system apps. Recent leaks point to redesigned Clock, Calculator, and Internet apps. The update brings a good dose of colors and 3D neomorphic effects....
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News
Credit: Cloudflare TL;DR A variety of websites and digital services were knocked offline today. Internet service provider Cloudflare is to blame for the problem. This latest outage comes weeks after another major outage due to Cloudflare. Were you unable to access...