by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Microsoft, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Microsoft Lens PDF scanner will be retired on Android and iOS later this year. The phase-out begins in September, with scanning disabled after December 15, 2025. Microsoft is pushing users toward its 365 Copilot app, which...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | News, OnePlus, OnePlus 13, smartphones
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority An update has rolled out for the OnePlus 13. The update introduces the new AI Perfect Shot feature. AI Perfect Shot can recognize a person and replace facial expressions to provide the best shot. Earlier this year, OnePlus...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Google, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a redesigned Finance page in the US with AI and advanced charts to track your investments. Traders will be able to access technical indicators and candlestick views directly on the platform. The update also...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Chromebooks, Google Chrome OS, News, Steam
Steam on Chrome OS support began as a beta test in early 2022. After graduating to a beta later that year, progress slowed down. Now users are being informed that the beta is slated to end as 2026 gets started. Choosing a Chromebook over a standard PC laptop can make...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | earbuds, Google, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Google Pixel Buds, Google Pixel Watch 4, News, smartphones, smartwatches
Credit: Evan Blass A leak may have revealed the specs of the Pixel 10 series. The same leak also spilled details on the Pixel Watch 4. The specs for the Pixel Buds 2a have also been shared. Before we know it, August 20 will be here and Google will finally unveil the...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Authority Insights, Authority Insights Podcast, News
In the first ever episode of the Authority Insights Podcast, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss why Samsung killing the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus might be a good thing, how Google has its work cut out for it if it wants Android on PCs to succeed, and why the next...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Google, google messages, Messaging Apps, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Some Google Messages users report that they’re unable to open the app as it keeps crashing. Affected users say they can only reply to a text if someone messages them first or if they go into their contacts menu. One...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Authority Insights, Features
With so many amazing media outlets and YouTube channels out there in 2025, why should you spare time for Android Authority? If you care about Android and Google news, we know you have options. However, we’re the best site to follow if you want the inside scoop on what...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Google Wallet, Google Wear OS, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Some Wear OS watches are starting to show Google Wallet photo passes with patterns like QR codes or barcodes. Standard photo-only passes still don’t appear, based on our testing. This may be an early test of limited support...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Android, Apple macOS, News, Quick Share
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority NearDrop allows users to send files from their Android device to their Mac. A new update adds support for sending files using QR codes. This update now allows you to send files from your computer to your Android device. It...
