by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Fingerprint scanner, News
Google has added a new setting that lets you use your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock even when its screen is off. Previously, your Pixel’s screen had to be turned on in order for its fingerprint sensor to be active. We spotted the new setting in the latest Android 16...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Android 16, Emoji, News
Google just released Android 16 DP2, and it includes support for 7 new emoji. The new emoji include a face with bags under the eyes, a fingerprint, a harp, and more. These 7 emoji are part of the Unicode 16.0 release. Google has just shipped the second developer...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Gaming, News, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch
A YouTuber appears to have gotten their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 dummy unit. The dummy unit seems to match what was revealed in recent leaks. There are a few notable changes like the addition of a “C” button, multiple USB-C ports, and its larger size. Nintendo has...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Apple Watch, Huawei, News, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority According to the latest IDC data, global shipments of wrist-worn devices dipped slightly compared to last year. HUAWEI has overtaken Apple to become the top brand in overall wrist-worn shipments. While smartwatch shipments...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Android, Android 16, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has released the second Android 16 developer preview today. The new software lays the foundation for cloud search in the photo picker and much more. Android 16 DP2 is only available on Pixel phones and the Pixel...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25
Credit: Android Headlines Reliable leaker Evan Blass has posted lists of what he says are all Samsung Galaxy S25 colors. As expected, the Galaxy S25 Ultra gets its own “Titanium” colors, while the vanilla and Plus models get similar but slightly different colors. It’s...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Homey, News, Smart Home
Credit: Athom Athom, maker of the Homey ecosystem of smart home tools, is launching a new Homey Pro Mini. It has the core functionality of the standard Homey Pro but trims things out to bring down the cost to just $199. The $399 price of the Homey Pro is one of the...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | News, T-Mobile
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It appears that leaders at T-Mobile are pressuring employees to download and set up the T-Life app on customers’ phones. The carrier has recently revealed that the app is on track for 40 million downloads by the end of the...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Classic Games, Emulator, Features
I’ve never considered myself the biggest mobile gamer. Sure, I’d jump into a few reliable titles while reviewing a phone, but I just hadn’t found a game that made me come back over and over. Or, if I did, I’d play it to death right up until I hit a paywall and then...
by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | AT&T, Guides, T-Mobile, US Mobile, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Moving to a new location often requires numerous adjustments, including making new friends, finding local hotspots, and adapting to your environment. One challenge you might face is discovering that your current phone...
