by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Android 15, Features, Nothing, Nothing OS
Nothing is well-known among Android fans. Its combination of transparent hardware design and dot-based software zigs every time the larger Android ecosystem would prefer to zag. Sometimes, the ambition works, like in the case of the fun, unique Glyph Interface. Other...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, How-to's
If you don’t know how to use emergency satellite services, there has never been a better time to learn. We’re in the middle of a fierce hurricane season, and knowing how to contact officials and family members, even with no cellular service or Wi-Fi access, is...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | News, Starlink, T-Mobile
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority In light of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, SpaceX has enabled satellite-based texting service for T-Mobile users for free in affected regions. The service works best outdoors, but you can try to get it working near a...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Amazon, Amazon Echo, News
Credit: Amazon Amazon has launched limited-edition variants of the Echo Pop featuring designs of your favorite NFL teams. The smart speaker comes with a licensed NFL faceplate and a color-matched sleeve. Fans can grab the new NFL-themed Echo Pop for $59.99. Amazon’s...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Apple, Apple iPhone, Battery, News
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus introduce a new adhesive that ejects the battery when subjected to an electric shock. iFixit is now selling alligator clips and a compatible adapter for those replacing the battery at home. The $11 tool...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is transitioning more Assistant actions to new Extensions powered by Gemini, enhancing integration with apps like WhatsApp, Google Messages, and Spotify. Gemini will also learn which Extension you use for calling and...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Authority Insights, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is getting tweaked chat bubbles. The app will also display the name of the SIM you are using to message groups. Profile pictures are also becoming clickable, and the GIF view is getting some helpful UI...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Google, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The US Department of Justice has begun proposing solutions to correct Google’s position as a monopoly. The proposed solutions include breaking away Android, Chrome and Play away from Google. Google was recently adjudged a...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
A Samsung One UI team member has confirmed that One UI 7 will get a public beta. The timeline of its release has not yet been decided. Users will be informed of the rollout through the Samsung Members app. Samsung recently announced that the much-delayed One UI 7 beta...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Mediatek, News
MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9400 processor for flagship Android phones. Highlights include a 3.6GHz CPU, an “Agentic AI Engine,” 8K/60fps video capture, and support for tri-fold foldables. The first phones with this chip are launching next week. MediaTek is...