by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Android 17, Authority Insights, News
TL;DR Strong evidence has surfaced confirming that “Cinnamon Bun” is the internal dessert codename for Android 17. A reference to “CINNAMON_BUN” was discovered within the code of the latest Android Canary release. The OS is currently using the placeholder API level...
by dbadmin | Nov 15, 2025 | Android 17, Authority Insights, Authority Insights Newsletter, News
The vast majority of Android games use touchscreen controls, which makes sense since most Android devices are smartphones or tablets. However, there’s a growing number of Android games you can play with a controller — a list that will only expand as the operating...
by dbadmin | Nov 15, 2025 | Android 17, Android XR, Authority Insights, Authority Insights Podcast, Features, OnePlus, OnePlus 15, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Ring
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the newly released OnePlus 15, breaking down why its massive battery and performance can’t quite make up for its thermals and downgraded cameras. They also dive into a new privacy feature coming to Android 17 that...
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 13, 2025 | Android 17, Authority Insights, News
TL;DR Google is developing a new Contacts Picker tool for Android 17 to fix the current all-or-nothing contacts permission. This tool will allow you to share specific contacts with an app, rather than your entire contacts list. Access will be a one-time snapshot, and...
by dbadmin | Nov 1, 2025 | Android 17, Android Auto, Authority Insights, Authority Insights Podcast, Features, Google Maps
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss the upcoming addition of home screen widgets to Android Auto, a new “Min Mode” in Android 17 that could revolutionize the always-on display for apps like Google Maps, and the disappointing gaming performance of the...
