by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Android, Android 16, Google, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 update. This update includes several fixes that resolve critical system crashes, device freezes, and more. The Pixel 6 series, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7 series will get build...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Deals, News, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, smartwatches
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) has little to no competition for those of us who prefer the Android platform. The only reason we don’t recommend it in our list of the best smartwatches is that it may be overkill for...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | AI, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has rolled out a redesign to the “My Stuff” folder in the Gemini app. The redesign introduces new “Media” and “Documents” sections to the folder. The Documents section is where your Deep Research reports and Canvas...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy AI
TL;DR Samsung quietly updated the footnotes of its Galaxy AI support documents to confirm basic features will remain free forever. This shuts the door on a subscription or paywall being added to basic Galaxy AI features, something that was a possibility under the old...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Android apps, Duolingo, News
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Duolingo is currently experiencing an outage. The company’s status page states that it is investigating the issue. Update: January 14, 2026 (4:32 PM ET): According to Duolingo’s status page, the service is back online, and...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Amazon Kindle, E-Ink, eReader, News
TL;DR Amazon is launching its Fig colorway for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft on January 28, 2026. The new finish applies to the front-lit Colorsoft model, available in 32GB and 64GB configurations. This is a design update only, with no changes to hardware, specs, or...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Deals, News, Smart Home, SwitchBot
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority There are smart curtains and blinds out there, but most don’t look great and require more complex installations. The good news is you don’t have to switch your beloved curtains to make them smart. The SwitchBot Curtain 3 is...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Search, News
TL;DR Google is redesigning the Trends Explore page to add a pop of color and support more search term comparisons. The new look also adds a Gemini sidebar that can suggest and analyze search term performance based on a broader topic. Google’s upgraded Trends Explore...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | AT&T, News, T-Mobile, Verizon
TL;DR Verizon is experiencing a significant service outage today. Other services, including AT&T and T-Mobile, have seen smaller but still significant upticks in outage reports on Downdetector. Verizon has said it’s working on a fix for its own service issues...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Foldable Phones, Gaming, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Someone has created a game that takes advantage of your folding phone’s hinge. The game is an origami simulator called “Kami.” The project is free, available online, and it’s open-source, so anyone can use or modify it....
