by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus’ TUV certification has been spotted, revealing key battery and charging specifications. The rated battery capacity for the upcoming midsize flagship matches that of its predecessor, and Samsung is still using a lithium-ion battery....
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | News, Nothing, Nothing Phone 3a
TL;DR The December Nothing OS update removes Lock Glimpse from Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro. Nothing Phone 3a Lite still has Lock Glimpse installed, but it can be disabled. Nothing says a future update will let Phone 3a Lite users uninstall Lock Glimpse. Nothing phones...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | Honor, News
TL;DR Honor launched the Magic 8 Pro and Lite in the UK, but another Magic 8 series phone is launching soon. The company confirmed the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, a slimmer Magic 8 Pro variant, will be unveiled on January 19. Honor is taking pre-reservations for the Magic...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is revamping its backup settings with Expressive UI. The update also hints at a new Backup Schedule feature. This new feature could give you more control over when your photos are backed up. Since Google...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | Meta, News
TL;DR Meta is rolling out its conversation focus smart glasses feature in early access. Conversation focus is meant to amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to to make conversation easier in noisy environments. The feature is available to try on Ray-Ban Meta...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 9, Polls
Last month, Google brought back a convenient security feature when it released Android 16 QPR2 for Pixel devices. On our Pixel 9 and newer phones, we discovered the option to unlock the phone with the fingerprint scanner with the screen off. That’s right, you...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | Amazfit, CES 2026, Features
One of my favorite things about CES is the opportunity to see wild concept devices. Not all of these are home runs (such as Razer’s AI anime girlfriend speaker), but they’re still fascinating glimpses into what some companies see as the future of consumer tech....
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | Features, Motorola
I’ve been reviewing Motorola devices for a long time — practically since I started here at Android Authority. In that time, I’ve seen significant growth and improvement, from reintroducing the Razr series (twice) to leveling up the Moto G family. And, while I’ve found...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | News, Perplexity, Samsung, Samsung Bixby
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Bixby could be getting a real AI upgrade in One UI 8.5 by handing complex questions to Perplexity AI. We now have our first visual proof that Perplexity AI is Bixby’s new brain. A new Bixby Live interface hints at...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2026 | CES 2026, News
TL;DR xMEMS is showing off its µCooling system that uses ultrasonic speakers to move air. The system is silent, water-resistant, and can small enough to be used in wearables. A ducted µCooling solution for phones could move up to 0.1 cubic feet of air a minute. Heat...
