by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Google Gemini, News, NotebookLM
Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR NotebookLM is starting to appear inside Gemini, letting users attach notebooks directly to their chats for added context. The integration seems to be rolling out in a very limited way. It allows you to use Gemini’s...
by dbadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Google Maps, News, Waze
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Waze seems to have started testing support for traffic lights on its navigation maps. The feature is reportedly being tested only in one country for now. Waze users have been wanting the traffic light support for...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | ChatGPT, Features, Google Gemini
Gemini comes with a major update that breaks the internet, everybody jumps on it to check it out, and after a day or two of hype, everybody goes back to using ChatGPT. The familiarity with ChatGPT trumps all the innovation Google has been making, but there’s another...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI
If you’re a Samsung fan, you probably heard about the One UI 8.5 beta release last week. Samsung officially launched the beta on December 8, and since then, we’ve discovered a surprising number of new features and settings. While there’s a lot to like about One UI...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features, Google, google messages
I’m tired of Google Messages on the web. Tired of constantly having to re-verify my credentials. Tired of not being able to send a voice message. Tired of a watered-down version of what has turned into quite a beautiful messaging application on Android phones. In a...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Google, Google Pixel 9, Software Update
When I got my Pixel 10 Pro XL, I thought I would never look again at my “older” Pixel 9 Pro XL. I realize how privileged and braggy this sounds, but it’s the reality of my job: New Pixel lands at my desk, ergo last year’s Pixel, which I was perfectly happy with until...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | ANBERNIC, Emulator, Gaming, Reviews
I’m just going to come out and say it: The Nintendo DS is one of the greatest consoles of all time. The combination of a unique form factor and an absolutely killer library of games made it an absolute staple of my teen years. And now, there’s a modern, authentic, and...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | Apple AirDrop, Apple iPhone, Features, Quick Share
There are lots of perks to sticking to a single ecosystem. You get cross-platform sharing and connected features that are so convenient you don’t even want to break out of that bubble. A big reason for that is simple: removing even one piece from the equation feels so...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | News, Plex, Streaming
Plex is undeniably a giant in the personal media streaming world, especially for those who prefer to own their content rather than rely on traditional channels. It easily transforms almost any device into a comprehensive media hub that’s self-organized and enjoyable...
by dbadmin | Dec 13, 2025 | Android 17, Authority Insights, Authority Insights Newsletter, News
Many people avoid using their Android phones in moving vehicles due to motion sickness, a condition that can induce nausea, headaches, and dizziness. Motion sickness is believed to be caused by a sensory conflict; your eyes focus on a stationary object (the phone)...
