by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Android, Apple, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google and Apple are collaborating to make switching between phone platforms easier. Code found in the Android Switch app suggests support for migrating accessibility settings, playlists, passwords, wallet cards, and Wi-Fi...
by dbadmin | Dec 8, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel Watch, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR New strings in Google Play Services indicate that enabling Android Advanced Protection Mode will automatically disable the Watch Unlock feature on Pixel Watch. This potential change prioritizes maximum security over...
by dbadmin | Dec 7, 2025 | Android 16, Google Pixel, Guides
We’ve all been there before. You’re scrolling through Instagram or Threads, an HDR picture/video pops up on your feed, and you’re instantly blinded by how bright it is. HDR content certainly has its place, but on our phones, it can sometimes be more of a nuisance than...
by dbadmin | Dec 6, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, Qi2, Wireless Charging
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Wireless charging has never been a straightforward matter on Pixels, with many recent phones claiming two different speeds whether you were using the official Pixel Stand or a third-party charger. With the Pixel 10 series...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The December 2025 update for Pixels, which introduces Android 16 QPR2, has improved the responsiveness of the Quick Tap gesture. Users report consistent success triggering actions with double-back tap, as compared to the...
by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch
TL;DR Google Pixel phones can now function as USB webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat feature. Early testing showed incompatibility issues between the two devices, but users confirm the connection now works seamlessly. This allows Pixel owners to join video...
