by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Android, Malware, News
TL;DR Researchers have identified a new banking malware that replaces your actual banking app with a malicious one. It primarily spreads through APKs distributed via unmoderated channels such as messaging platforms. Once installed, the malware enables hackers to...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | News, NFL, Sony, Sony WH-1000XM5
Credit: Sony TL;DR Sony has turned its WH-1000XM5 into a limited-edition NFL lineup, starting with a Detroit Lions-themed model in a silver finish. The Lions Edition is available now for an early price of $330 (regularly $400). Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills and Houston...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Android 16, Android apps, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Software Update
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority With Android QPR2, which started rolling out a few days ago in early December, Google is bringing a slew of cool new features to Android — specifically its Pixel phones. One of these is a feature I’m sure many of you have...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly developing the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 alongside the Galaxy Watch 9. Both smartwatches are expected to launch around July 2026 alongside Samsung’s next foldables. Samsung expanded its smartwatch...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Photography, Reviews, smartphones, Vivo
I love mobile cameras, and for the past year I’ve been enjoying taking snaps with the vivo X200 Pro. Between the fantastic camera zoom, variety of video capture options, and premium extras, there was a lot to like. The X200 Pro wasn’t perfect, though. A weird glare...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Emulator, Gaming, Gaming Controller, Microsoft Windows, News
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Steam’s maker, Valve, has been playing a huge role in Windows emulation on Android. Valve has funded projects such as Pex emulator and Proton, which allow Windows games to run on Android more easily. Pex and Proton also...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, Pixel Camera
I’ve been a Google Pixel guy ever since the original Pixel was released in 2016. I love Pixels so much because of Google’s software design, excellent Pixel-exclusive features, and — of course — the cameras. The main draw to the Pixel camera experience is its...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Google, Google Fi, News, RCS
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Fi finally makes web calling and RCS coexist. The fix comes with a trade-off: calling and messaging now live in two separate web portals. A new Web Calls page handles voice and voicemail, while RCS messaging...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel Watch, Google Pixel Watch 4, News, smartwatches
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be working on new gestures for Pixel Watches. We’ve found clear code evidence suggesting Google is developing double-pinch and wrist-turn gestures for its smartwatches. Wrist gestures used to be a thing...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News, Polls, Survey Results
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google is switching up its release cycle with Android 16. Instead of just one big update, we get another smaller update before the end of the year in the form of Android 16 QPR2. While Pixel users are used to QPR releases,...
