1 hour after uninstalling my Hue lights, I realized how much I missed them

by dbadmin | Nov 9, 2024 | Features, Philips Hue, smart bulb, Smart Home, Smart Lamps

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority My husband and I were in the process of moving homes, and as part of the delightful mess, we’ve had to uninstall every smart home product we’d set up in our old rental to move it to our new place. A Roborock vacuum, a...

Are “Slim” smartphones about to make a comeback? I really doubt it.

by dbadmin | Nov 9, 2024 | Apple iPhone 17, Features, Samsung Galaxy S25

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Opinion post byRobert Triggs What year is this? Are ultra-slim phones about to come back in fashion after a decade away? If the latest rumors are to be believed, they are. Apple is said to be preparing an iPhone 17 “Air” next...

I tested the Pixel 9’s excellent new underwater camera mode in the blue Hawaii waters

by dbadmin | Nov 9, 2024 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 9

In the latest Pixel Drop (formerly known as Pixel Feature Drops) from October, Google launched a new underwater camera mode for the most recent phones in the Pixel 9 series. This feature uses software optimizations to enhance photos and videos captured underwater to...

Don’t just rely on Google Photos for your image backups — follow this rule instead

by dbadmin | Nov 8, 2024 | backup, Features, Google Photos

Google Photos is perhaps the best cross-platform image gallery app on Android and the fuss-free way to back up your images. However, like every service, it isn’t infallible. Things can go wrong and I’m a cautious person. So to avert any potential troubles, I live my...

Google Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 might be a downgrade, but could also fix some big Pixel phone flaws

by dbadmin | Nov 8, 2024 | Authority Insights, Features, Google, Google Pixel 11, Google Tensor, News

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google’s previous “Tensor based Pixel programs have not met its financial targets.” Google Tensor G6 is primarily focused on reducing the price of the chip, as well as making it run cooler and more efficiently. The GPU will...

I ditched ChatGPT for Gemini and have mixed feelings

by dbadmin | Nov 8, 2024 | ChatGPT, Features, Google Gemini

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When ChatGPT was launched, I jumped on the bandwagon right away. I’ve been using it ever since but have recently decided to switch to Gemini for a few reasons. First, I enjoy trying out new things, just to see what the...