by dbadmin | Feb 22, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus 13, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25
We’re almost through the second month of 2025, and already, we’ve seen two of the biggest smartphone launches of the year. OnePlus kicked things off in January with the OnePlus 13, and earlier this month, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series debuted. Although the OnePlus 13...
by dbadmin | Feb 22, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features, Google, Google Pixel
I love the versatility and ingenuity of third-party Android launchers. I often ditch the default home screen on new phones as soon as possible, but in the case of Pixel Launcher commanding my Pixel 8, I’m growing rather fond of Google’s default home app. It’s swift,...
by dbadmin | Feb 22, 2025 | Circle to Search, Features, Google, Google Lens
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Last year, when Google introduced Circle to Search with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, I was left scratching my head a bit. As a Pixel owner who’d been using Google Lens for a few years now, I found this duplicate feature unnecessary....
by dbadmin | Feb 22, 2025 | AI, Features, NotebookLM
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve been using AI for help with various tasks, both for work and my personal life. Gemini is my AI chatbot of choice, having switched to it from ChatGPT. I use the premium (officially called Advanced) version and find it...
by dbadmin | Feb 22, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus OxygenOS
What makes a great Android interface? A few things immediately come to mind. It should be fast, reliable, feature-rich, and easy to use. In 2025, just about every option checks these boxes. As Android has matured, finding an outright bad Android UI is virtually...
by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2025 | Biometrics, Features, Fingerprint scanner
Today’s top Android phones all have in-display fingerprint sensors, and this tech has made major strides over the years. In fact, many modern high-end phones have ultrasonic in-display sensors with fast, accurate unlocking and the ability to scan wet fingers. However,...
