by dbadmin | Jan 30, 2026 | Android, Android 15, News
TL;DR The 8849 Tank X is a rugged Android phone with a built-in 1080p DLP projector. It features niche features for outdoor adventuring plus 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a massive 17,600mAh battery. Pre-orders are live now, with shipping expected in early February....
by dbadmin | Jan 29, 2026 | Android, Features, Google, Google Aluminium OS, Google Chrome OS
Google is gearing up to merge Android and Chrome OS this year, and while work is going on in the background, the company just gave us an accidental look at Android’s upcoming desktop interface. The originally public, but now-private bug report (via 9to5Google)...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2026 | Android, Android apps, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, News, Windows 11
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft is expanding the functionality of Cross-Device Resume. Windows Insiders can now resume Spotify playback, browsing sessions, and more. The presence of Cross-Device Resume on the Release Preview Channel suggests a...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2026 | Android, Features
If you have ever read about a new Android feature and wondered why your phone doesn’t have it, or why some people are talking about it months before Google officially announces anything, you are probably not alone. Android’s release cycle sounds simple on paper, but...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2026 | Android, European Commission, Google, Google Gemini, Google Search, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The European Commission has opened DMA proceedings against Google to ensure third-party AI services have equal access to Android features used by Gemini. Google must also provide rival search engines and AI chatbots...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Android, Android Launchers, News
TL;DR Nova Launcher’s recent updates lay the foundation for an ad-supported free tier — and add unfortunate bugs. App users on Reddit are reporting multiple issues that cause the launcher to crash during the setup process and hide their app icons. The latest Nova...
