by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | News, OnePlus OxygenOS
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus has announced the rollout schedule for its feature-packed OxygenOS 16. The update starts in November for the most recent phones and tablets, with older models following through early 2026. Rollout timings may...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | Google, Google Wallet, News
TL;DR The Google Play Store has implemented a Play Points loyalty system for earning discounts. So far, you’ve managed your Play Points directly through the Play Store app. Now Google Wallet has started giving users the option to add Play Points as a loyalty card....
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | News, T-Mobile
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is reportedly running a new $830 “any condition” trade-in offer (Promo R339) that began on October 2 and includes many older Android and iPhone models. The promo seems targeted mainly at legacy Simple Choice users,...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | Apple, Authority Insights, News, Peacock
TL;DR NBCU’s Peacock app now includes code referencing a still-unannounced Apple TV Plus bundle deal. While pricing is not yet available, the app promises savings over separate subscriptions. Users will have to manually cancel their existing subscriptions first if...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR A leak may have revealed a few of the specs for the base model Galaxy S26. It suggests Samsung will reuse the same camera sensors from years past. There’s also a mention of a 4,3oomAh battery and Exynos 2600 chip. We’re...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
TL;DR We’ve seen evidence that Google Photos is getting new templates for highlight videos. The templates include pre-selected captions and music. Templates aren’t available yet, but could roll out soon. Google Photos is picking up some new tricks to make it easier to...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | Android 16, Features, OnePlus, OnePlus OxygenOS
When Google released Android 16 this past June, many users were disappointed by its lack of new features. Fortunately, the open nature of Android allows OEMs like OnePlus to add their own changes on top of Google’s releases. That’s exactly what OnePlus has done with...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | Bluetooth, Gaming, News
Credit: Ohsnap TL;DR MCON, a unique sliding mobile controller that attaches via magnets, is now available for purchase. It features TMR sticks, analog triggers, gyro controls, flip-out handles, an optional dock for external displays, and more. Initially funded via...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | News, Polls, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung took a swing at the thin-and-light smartphones category with the Galaxy S25 Edge, releasing the phone before Apple could release the iPhone Air. Shockingly, mere five months after its launch, reports suggest that Samsung has killed the Edge line. That means no...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | ChatGPT, News, OpenAI
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is testing direct messaging features in ChatGPT’s mobile app, along with group chats. Hints for the DM function were spotted in the code for ChatGPT’s Android app. Sora, OpenAI’s video generation and sharing...
