by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is addressing the long-standing issue with its Messages app, which auto-rotates the built-in gallery UI even when system settings have auto-rotation disabled. The upcoming fix enables Messages’ built-in image...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News, Widgets
TL;DR Android Auto is working to implement home screen widgets. The latest beta suggest users will have additional widget placement options than we saw before. Android Auto also appears to be preparing an alternate layout for its bottom navigation bar. Who doesn’t...
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 17, 2025 | Authority Insights, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Buds
Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR We’ve found animations confirming the new design and features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The earbuds appear to be getting a powerful, new “Head Gestures” feature. Samsung appears to be ditching the Buds 3...
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...
