by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Android 17, Apple iOS, Features, Google
Since its release this past September, Google’s Material 3 Expressive UI has quickly become my favorite Android skin around. The bouncy, responsive animations, big buttons, and distinctive shapes/colors result in an Android interface I love spending time with — and...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing reminders for you to take breaks when using Gemini for long periods. These reminders may also remind you that you’re talking to an AI that isn’t human. This may be due to the effort to prevent AI...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | AI, Browsers, Features, Perplexity
The community’s hatred of AI is completely valid. Even I can’t help but scoff when I hear about new features landing on operating systems that don’t need them, or apps with additions that offer no tangible benefit. This was my reaction when the first AI web browsers...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, google messages, Google Wear OS, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on bringing emoji reactions to the Wear OS version of the Messages app. A new “Mark as read” button is also expected for Wear OS notifications, mirroring the Android phone experience. Google Messages...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Google, Google TV, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google TV’s latest update brings small improvements to the home screen experience. A new “Report history” option now appears under the “Accounts & profiles” section, and it presumably lets users track and manage past...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Belkin, News, smart bulb, Smart Home, Smart Lights
TL;DR Belkin will shut down its Wemo cloud service for smart home devices later this week. Around two dozen devices are at risk of going obsolete, but you might be eligible for a partial refund if you bought them recently. However, if your device supports Apple...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR A former employee at a Samsung supplier revealed on LinkedIn that they had worked on a camera button for the Galaxy S26 series. The camera button would’ve also offered swipe functionality, akin to Apple’s Camera Control key on recent...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Olympic Edition smartphone. The phone features an Olympic-themed design and comes with a magnet case. The device won’t go on sale, but will instead be given to almost 3,800...
by dbadmin | Jan 26, 2026 | Google Calendar, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini in Google Calendar can now suggest meeting times that work for all attendees. The feature compares calendars, working hours, and conflicts, making it well-suited to group meetings. If multiple people decline an...
by dbadmin | Jan 26, 2026 | Deals, earbuds, Foldable Phones, Motorola Razr, News, smartwatches
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority It’s not often that we see deals like this one. While we have already covered the offer recently, it’s such a good one that we thought we would send out a reminder just in case you missed it. It might not stick around for long!...
