by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Chromebooks, Google, Google Chrome OS, News, Qualcomm, Snapdragon X
TL;DR Qualcomm is rumored to have added Android 16 support for its Snapdragon X PC chips. While it sparks hopes about Android-based PCs, there’s not enough evidence or clarity yet. One of the biggest roadblocks is the absence of proper software support, as Android...
by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, E-Ink, eReader, News, Tablets
TL;DR Viwoods’ AiPaper Reader is the first E Ink device running Android 16. The 6.13-inch Carta 1300 display pairs with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 4G data, and a physical AI shortcut button. It is available now, priced at $279.99, from Viwoods and third-party retailers...
by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Google, Google Pixel, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an integrated live video experience for emergency calls with the November update to Play Services. The feature could be exclusive to Pixel phones initially and will allow them to share a live video...
by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has issued new app quality guidelines to prevent apps from excessively draining your phone’s battery life. Starting March 1, 2026, if an app is found to be holding wake locks excessively, it will be penalized on the...
by dbadmin | Nov 6, 2025 | Android, Android 14, Android apps, Features, Google, Google Pixel
A new Google-slash-Pixel-slash-Android bug has made the hot news list this week, with users reporting that the loudspeaker button in the Google Phone app is lagging or not responding at all when they tap it. Admittedly, everyone who has faced this issue is furious...
by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | Android, News
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR A developer has created a simplified launcher for Android called Senior Home — Easy Launcher. The launcher is designed for older adults, beginners, and minimalists. Navigating your phone is more complicated than you may...
