by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Android, Apple iOS, News, WhatsApp
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp users are gaining the ability to transcribe voice messages. Transcriptions are generated on device so no one else can hear or read the message. The feature supports English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian on...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that lets system apps perform actions on behalf of users inside applications. This new API is guarded by a permission that’ll be granted to the default assistant app, ie. Gemini on new Android devices. This could let...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Deals, Foldable Phones, Motorola, Motorola Razr, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority No one can deny that foldable flip phones are really cool! And it’s not just about the novelty of a foldable display or dramatically closing the flip phone to hang up a call. When folded closed, these also become tiny, fitting...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | News, Phone Plans
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Mobile carrier Cape is launching what it describes as an “ultra-secure cell phone service.” The service is designed for people who are at high risk of digital attacks, like journalists and public figures. The company plans to...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Google, Google Chrome, News
As Google faces threats of being forced to divest itself of Chrome, speculators are betting on the odds of that sale happening. Betters on Polymarket have started putting money on the outcome of the legal battle. Right now, the odds are giving Google only about a 30%...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Eureka, Reviews, robot vacuum
I’ve had one Eureka robovac or another running around my house every day for months now, and there’s no question the J15 Pro Ultra is the best of the bunch. In just a few short months Eureka has iterated quickly, culminating in vastly improved navigation and more...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Apple Pay, Google Wallet, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it has finalized a rule to supervise tech firms that offer digital wallets and payment apps. Any tech company that handles more than 50 million transactions a year...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel Tablet, News
Google has canceled development of the Pixel Tablet 2, a source tells Android Authority. Yesterday, a report claimed that Google is killing the Pixel Tablet 3, but our source and independent research suggests that the device named in the report is actually the Tab 2....
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Android apps, Features
Am I weird? I immensely enjoy completing chores. They offer me a sense of accomplishment as I beam at the sight of a clean house, tidy fridge, or leaf-free balcony. The biggest issue, however, is remembering all of them. Chores can quickly get away from you if you...
by dbadmin | Nov 21, 2024 | Disney Plus, News, Streaming
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Disney CEO Bob Iger was caught in a hot mic moment during a Q4 earnings call. Iger was heard saying that he didn’t know if he was supposed to disclose Disney Plus’ ad-supported tier numbers. It was revealed that 37% of US...
