by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Android 15, Google, News
Credit: Telegram An early beta of Android 15 offered active noise cancelation (ANC) and spatial audio controls baked right into the new volume control panel. However, Google then removed these features, leading us to believe it might not land with the full, stable...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Android, News, Quick Share
In the new beta for Google Play Services, we spotted an unannounced drag-and-drop feature for Quick Share on Android. This is already supported on Windows, but Android support would benefit tablets and other large-screen devices. While it’s clear the functionality is...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Features, smartphones
Phone scams are on the rise, and they’re getting more sophisticated. The statistics are dizzying. On imposter scammers alone, the FTC reports that US consumers lost $2.7 billion in 2023, and the numbers are increasing each year. These are only the reported losses, too...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Messaging Apps, News, Polls, RCS
Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is a messaging protocol now used by many across the US and the globe, but it wasn’t always the case. It took ages to gain momentum after its conception in 2007. However, despite its accelerated adoption, the protocol still isn’t...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Features, Google Pixel 9
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Opinion post byRobert Triggs The cost of entry to Google’s flagship Pixel series has been on a steep upward trajectory, from $599 just two years ago to $799 today. No one likes price increases, and $100 more for this year’s...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | fitness trackers, Reviews, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Ring, smart rings, Wearables
I’ve been testing wearables and consumer health tech for years, and the Samsung Galaxy Ring has unexpectedly become one of the most intriguing devices I’ve tested in a very long time. On one hand, a smart ring from a company as large and well-resourced as Samsung has...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Features, Foldable Phones, Google, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
In theory, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold should be a dream for capturing hands-free photos of yourself and your friends. Fold it halfway, stand it on something, and use a gesture to snap a picture — easy, right? Well, technically, yes, but I can still count on one hand...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Battery Packs, Deals, News, Power bank
Regular power banks and battery packs are nice, but if you want something that can truly handle it all, the Anker SOLIX F3800 Power Station is the company’s best battery that is still considered portable. This thing is so powerful it can power whole homes, RVs, or...
by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Deals, News, Speakers
Credit: Sound Guys Are you looking for a nice portable speaker that can handle your adventures? Here’s one, and you can get it at a massive 46% discount right now. This brings the price of the Marshall Willen down to just $64.66, the lowest price we’ve seen it hit,...
by dbadmin | Aug 23, 2024 | Android 15, Google, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android is getting an upgrade that allows it to support a 16KB page size. This will let Android support hardware that runs either 4KB or 16KB pages. The upgrade should result in videos, games, and apps running more smoothly....
