by dbadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | Android, Authority Insights, Google, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 QPR2 recently got the option to inform you when your phone’s clock automatically adjusts to a new time zone. With a future update, your Android device may also tell you the exact time your clock has moved....
by dbadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | Android 17, Android Canary, Authority Insights, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is rumored to include a native App Lock feature. New code strings suggest that locked app notifications will show generic “New message” or “New notification” text instead of the usual notification content....
by dbadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | Android XR, Authority Insights, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google might have begun working on navigation support for Android XR using Google Maps. Previously, Google has previewed how Maps and Gemini could work together to help you navigate, especially while walking. In addition to step-by-step navigation, your Android...
by dbadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | Apple AirDrop, Apple iPhone, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News, Quick Share
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has added AirDrop-related Quick Share system files to the Pixel 9 series firmware with the latest Android Canary build. Pixel 9a and Pixel 8 series devices don’t yet have these files, suggesting support isn’t...
by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Authority Insights, earbuds, News, OnePlus, Oppo
Credit: Lil Katz / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus and OPPO could introduce a new feature to their earbuds that automatically detects when an earbud drops out of your ear. If you lose an earbud, your earbuds will play a sound and an alert will be sent to your phone...
by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Authority Insights, Fitbit, Google, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google has been spotted preparing to bring the redesigned Fitbit app experience to free-tier users via the Public Preview program. The redesign includes updated Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health tabs. Free users could...
