by dbadmin | Nov 15, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus 15, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
After debuting in China last month, the OnePlus 15 is now officially making its way to the US and the rest of the world ahead of its usual schedule. It’s not just the timing that’s different, as the phone has a brand new look and several other changes that make it a...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Google Play is introducing new “Where to watch” cards for media in its search results. You can quickly see which streaming apps offer a show, and install any you’re missing. Streaming media was supposed to be the next great evolution in home entertainment, and...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Gaming, Gaming Controller, Microsoft Xbox, News
Credit: Ryan McNeal / Android Authority TL;DR A Backbone Pro — Xbox Edition has now launched. It features handheld and wireless modes, full-size ALPS sticks, Hall Effect triggers, and more. The controller is available for $179.99. Earlier this year, Backbone and Xbox...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Belkin, Chargers, News, Power bank
TL;DR Belkin has recalled select BoostCharge power banks and an Auto-Tracking Stand Pro due to overheating battery cells that could cause burns or fires. Around 86,000 units are affected across the U.S. and Canada, with reported incidents including minor injuries, a...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Android apps, News, Polls
We’re just two weeks away from Thanksgiving, when Americans across the country will be traveling to spend time with family. And if you’re the technically minded one of your family (you are reading a smartphone blog, to be fair), there’s a fair chance that at some...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Android 16, ASUS, Asus ROG Phone, Asus Zenfone, News
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR ASUS is rolling out Android 16 for the ROG Phone 9. Android 16 is also coming to the ZenFone 12 Ultra. The update introduces fixes, features, and improvements. Google released the stable version of Android 16 back in...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Android 17, News
TL;DR As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a “single store install screen” that automatically grants permission to install other apps. The...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi
TL;DR A new report says rising memory prices are putting smartphone manufacturers in a bind. Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo have reportedly halted memory purchases and are running low on RAM inventory. Increased demand for memory by AI data centers is driving the inflation....
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung SmartThings, Smart Home
Credit: Samsung TL;DR The Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 is now available for purchase in the US. The second-generation smart home hub costs $199.99. It features a 70% faster CPU, double the RAM, and a 50% smaller footprint. In late October, Samsung announced that a new...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | ChatGPT, Google, Google Gemini, News, OpenAI
TL;DR ChatGPT has dominated the AI market since it launched nearly three years ago, but competitors are beginning to catch up. Data reveals Gemini more than doubled its traffic share over the past year as ChatGPT’s market hold started to chip away. ChatGPT still...
