by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Features
While taking a nice walk around the woods and disconnecting from the hustle and bustle is always nice, sometimes the outdoors can also be an excellent backdrop for other activities. If you want to camp or enjoy the outdoors in comfort, we’ve put together the ultimate...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google Contacts could soon allow users to show or hide read-only contacts synced from connected apps. The new feature aims to help users troubleshoot issues like duplicated contacts by revealing otherwise hidden view-only...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Android 16, Google Pixel, News
Google may add native flashlight brightness controls to Pixel phones in the next quarterly release of Android 16. While the hardware has long supported it, Pixel users currently need to use an app to adjust the flashlight’s intensity. The new feature, discovered in...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Credit: OnLeaks / Android Headlines The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE have passed by the FCC. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 apparently uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, as expected. We also discovered hints that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will use a Qualcomm or...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Features, Quick Share
Sharing files across Android and other devices can be tedious. Although Quick Share has improved slightly since Samsung and Google collaborated, offering a larger feature set than ever, it often feels more cumbersome than convenient. I spend more time connecting to...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung One UI
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung’s first One UI 8 beta allowed larger widgets (4×4) on the home screen, but the feature had inconsistent functionality. The second beta version resolves these issues, making resizing to the full widget size reliable and...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Material 3 Expressive
Google’s big Android 16 update has arrived a tad early in the year — and that’s good news as we get to play with new software a little ahead of schedule. It also means that the upcoming Pixel flagships will likely ship with the latest Android update out of the box,...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Google, Google Contacts, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16. However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing. An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget becomes available. Update,...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Google, Google Home, News, Smart Home
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has announced a slew of features and improvements coming to Google Home. These additions include new types of Favorite tiles, easier automations, and a more powerful web version. Google TV Streamer owners can also use...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 10, Wireless Charging
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I am an Android and a Pixel fan who has been heralding MagSafe as the coolest and most useful smartphone accessory improvement since sliced bread — or USB-C to stay within the metaphor. So when Qi2 was announced with a hint of...
