by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, Google TV, News
Google TV suffered an outage for much of the day this past Saturday. Both the mobile app and Google TV on streaming devices and screens were affected. Everything seems to have been resolved by Sunday morning. Compared to how people got their entertainment 25 years...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Fitbit, Google, Google Pixel Watch 3, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A recent report suggests that Fitbit will no longer produce new smartwatches, focusing instead on fitness trackers. Google responded by affirming its commitment to Fitbit but didn’t directly deny the smartwatch phase-out. Google...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Android TV, Google TV, News
Dispatch is a new ad-free launcher for Android and Google TV devices and is available for download right now on the Google Play Store. The launcher includes extensive customization options and integrates with Plex to create personalized watchlists based on the user’s...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | How-to's, News, Samsung
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Limiting your battery life to 90% can actually help it last longer, though you’ll obviously get less battery life than normal but for many this may be more than adequate. Charging 20% to 90% is a lot less hard on a phone than...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Android 15, Microsoft, News
Microsoft appears to be getting OneNote ready to support Android 15 lock screen note-taking. New text strings in OneNote make explicit reference to the forthcoming lock screen support. Despite this, the app does not currently appear as an option for your default notes...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Deals, Headphones, News, Sony WH-1000XM5
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Are you looking for the best headphones around? We have a sister site dedicated to audio, and our coworkers at SoundGuys deem the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones the best for most people. That said, these are pretty pricey at the...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Google, Google Search, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Search is adding a new “Search Personalization” entry in the Google app’s account switcher menu. The Search Personalization page has undergone a redesign that brings everything into one place. No flags are needed to...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Rumor hubs/Wishlists, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung might be better known for its high-end flagships, but it has also produced quite a few budget-minded Android phones in recent years. One of the more intriguing alternatives to a Samsung flagship is its “FE” series, formerly known as “Fan Edition” phones. These...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel 9, News, Wireless Charging
Even without a magnetic ring, Google says the Pixel 9 still works with Qi2 wireless charging. The Qi2 standard does not technically mandate support for the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP). Pixel 9 owners can use a magnetic charger by outfitting their phone with a...
by dbadmin | Aug 19, 2024 | Deals, News, Samsung, TV
Credit: Samsung Your patio or outdoor living spaces aren’t usually places you would consider putting a TV in, but it can make your football weekends and BBQ days amazingly fun! An outdoor TV has special needs, though, and it can get expensive. You might want to wait...