Your Galaxy Watch might soon tell you if you’re eating enough carrots (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Health, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Health, Samsung One UI

Samsung has previously confirmed an Antioxidant Index feature for the Samsung Health app that would measure beta carotene levels through your skin. We’ve now discovered that the measurement will be done through a Galaxy Watch, potentially the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8....

Files by Google is playing with a dynamic new look for your recent files (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Apps, News

Google appears to be prepping a new mechanic for the “Recents” UI in its Files app. A new update reveals Files by Google testing out the same sort of dynamic carousel we see in Google Photos. No Google app ever stays the same forever, and while some get much more...

One UI 8 Watch leak reveals how Gemini will work on Wear OS (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Wear OS, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Watch

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority We’ve found more details about Gemini on Wear OS thanks to leaked One UI 8 Watch APKs. It looks like Wear OS will support “Gemini Actions,” allowing the AI assistant to perform actions across different apps. Our teardown also...

Galaxy Watch 8 hits FCC, confirming charging speed, connectivity, more

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has appeared in the FCC’s database. The regulatory filing reveals connectivity information, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth details. Samsung’s filing also confirms charging speeds and support for...

Leak gives us our first look at One UI 8 Watch icons

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Google Wear OS, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung One UI, Wearables

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Leaked images from Samsung’s upcoming One UI Watch 8 update reveal redesigned icons that could shift toward a squircle shape with high-contrast backgrounds. We also spot the Gemini icon, which is set to replace Assistant on...

Samsung’s Now Bar could get a welcome upgrade in One UI 8

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI

Credit: Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority A new leak suggests Samsung’s Now Bar could get a notable upgrade in the upcoming One UI 8 update. The Now Bar in One UI 8 could support phone calls and Do Not Disturb functionality. It currently supports everything from...