by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Exynos, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s mobile unit is reportedly in talks to reduce Exynos 2600 pricing by $20 to $30 compared to flagship Snapdragon silicon. It’s believed this move is meant to improve profitability, suggesting that these savings...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Google Gemini, Google Maps, Google Pixel, Google Search, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced “WeatherNext 2,” its most advanced weather forecasting model to date. The company claims the new AI-powered weather prediction model outperforms the previous version on 99.9% of variables, resulting in...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Apple, Apple iPhone 17, Google, Google Pixel 10, News
TL;DR According to data collected by Ookla, Google’s Pixel 10 Pro recorded the fastest global median Wi-Fi download speeds, beating Apple’s new iPhone 17 family. Apple’s custom N1 chip still delivered significant gains over the previous generation and performed better...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Google, Google Nest Thermostat, News, Smart Home
TL;DR Google shut off remote control functionality in first- and second-generation Nest thermostats in October. After the downgrade, security researcher Cody Kociemba created a solution to bring these old Nest devices back online. Through the project, Kociemba learned...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Accessories, Apple iPhone, News, Phone Case
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is rumored to be investing heavily in protective phone cases. It’s said that the company is working on creating cases that double as a secondary touch interface. The rumor claims the new case is meant to make the...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Google, Google Calendar, News
TL;DR Google Calendar is making it easy to block off time for working on a task. Users can quickly use tasks to mark themselves as busy and unavailable for other meetings. Availability should spread to Calendar users everywhere early next month. Do you live your life...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Deals, News, Razer
Credit: Razer If you spend a lot of time at a desk or playing games, you should seriously consider investing in a good chair. It will quite literally save you some backaches and avoid possible health issues in the future. Razer makes some pretty good ones, and it...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News, Widgets
TL;DR Android Auto is working to implement home screen widgets. The latest beta suggest users will have additional widget placement options than we saw before. Android Auto also appears to be preparing an alternate layout for its bottom navigation bar. Who doesn’t...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | AT&T, News, T-Mobile
TL;DR AT&T and T-Mobile continue to throw shade at one another, with the Un-Carrier releasing a new ad that defends its own network while poking fun at its rival. The new ad once again features Billy Bob Thornton and has a somewhat similar vibe to AT&T’s...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | News, Samsung
TL;DR There’s a phishing scam going around on Samsung Members. A message claiming to be from Samsung threatens users with a $500 fine for failure to click a link and supply info. These messages are not official. If you get a message in Samsung Members threatening...
