by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Clock, News
TL;DR Google Clock 8.2 appears to fix some of the rendering issues users saw with the app’s Expressive redesign. Google’s working on a slightly tweaked workflow for alarm creation, making date options more prominent. Alarms that fail to go off as scheduled should...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel 10, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 series can now join the Android Beta Program. Pixel 10 phones now show up with an option to opt in to the Android 16 QPR2 Beta Program. Google has finally opened up the Pixel 10 series to the Android Beta...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Android 16, News, Software Update, Sony, Sony Xperia
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Sony has quietly brought stable Android 16 to its Xperia 1 VII. The manufacturer has beaten several other major brands to the punch with this move. This also comes months after Sony finally offered a more respectable...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Earlier this summer, Android Authority revealed a potentially huge shakeup for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series. Instead of the expected Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra lineup, we found evidence that Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy S family may consist of the Galaxy S26 Pro, S26...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Apple iPhone 14, Apple iPhone 15, News, Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S24, Trump Mobile
TL;DR Trump Mobile is now selling refurbished iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S series devices. The prices of these devices appear to be marked up compared to the market value of refurbished phones. You’re better off buying these devices directly from Apple or renowned...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features
Nova Launcher users have been left high and dry following the devastating news that it will no longer receive updates. You can continue using the launcher until it becomes unusable — many of our readers plan to do just that, according to a recent survey — but it’s...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | News, Xiaomi, Xiaomi 17
Credit: Xiaomi TL;DR A Xiaomi 17 Pro series teaser video shows off several uses for the rear display. The rear screen can show various clock styles, lock screen text, avatars, and more, much like a Flip phone’s cover display. A previous leak also notes that this...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Google, Microsoft Windows, News
TL;DR Google has introduced a new experimental search app for Windows. You can press Alt + Space to bring up the new Google app for Windows to search your computer, Google Drive, installed apps, and the web. The app also gives you access to Google Lens and AI Mode....
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Google TL;DR The Google Rope Wristlet is a $7 polyester rope with a company logo that lets you dangle your Pixel from your wrist. You can actually use it with any phone, not just Pixels. The wristlet is available in three different dual-tone color options:...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Apple, Apple MacBook, Deals, laptops, News
Credit: Apple We have been kind of spoiled. The Apple MacBook Air has been discounted to $799 for so long that it almost feels like that’s its regular price. The price suddenly jumped up earlier this month, though, which made us worry a bit. Don’t fret, though, the...