by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Apple, Apple iOS, Authority Insights, Google, Google Contacts, Google Phone app, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Apple TL;DR Google is developing an iOS’ NameDrop-like feature for Android, internally referred to as “Gesture Exchange” and “Contact Exchange.” The functionality uses a gesture and is likely driven by NFC to share contact information. Much like they can on...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Google, Google Play Services, News
TL;DR Google Play System updates deliver crucial features to Android devices, but uninstalling problematic ones has been tricky. Google has offered a rollback tool, but that requires connecting to a computer over the Android Debug Bridge. Right now, Google is rolling...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Authority Insights, Chargers, Features, Google, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, Wireless Charging
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Users have been reporting issues with wireless charging on the Pixel 10 series phones when using older Qi pads and power banks. We have verified these claims, with intermittent charging, random stops, and extremely slow...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Music Streaming, News, Spotify, Streaming
TL;DR Spotify is testing Recaps, a new audiobook feature that generates spoiler-free summaries of what you’ve already heard. The feature is in beta on iOS and works with select English-language titles. Each Recap becomes available after 15–20 minutes of listening and...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Phone app, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The “Take a Message” feature on Google Phone may soon gain more customization options. We’ve spotted the ability to set custom voicemail greetings using the feature. Setting custom greetings currently requires you to do...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: Amazon TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra is only expected to launch in the new year, but we’ve already seen a few clones. These devices claim to offer impressive specs for under $200, but you should stay far away from them. It’s not uncommon to see cloned versions of...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR • Samsung originally planned a slimmer Galaxy S26 with a larger battery but reversed course due to Apple’s decision to maintain a $799 price tag for the iPhone 17. Samsung’s revised plan appears to retain the previous...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Amazon, Amazon Fire TV, News
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Amazon has clarified that its Fire OS will continue to exist, even after the launch of its new Linux-based Vega OS. The new Vega OS on Fire TV Stick 4K Select is designed to prevent users from sideloading apps from outside the Amazon Appstore. It...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Smart Manager app has received a hefty update for One UI 8.5. The update brings features such as native app lock, the ability to restore apps to their previous state after a crash, and more. Unfortunately, the...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2025 | Android, Google Play Store, News
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