Not every new Galaxy phone is getting seamless updates after all

by dbadmin | Apr 16, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy A, Software Update

Credit: Samsung The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G reportedly lacks seamless updates, while the Galaxy A36 5G apparently supports the feature. This update method sees updates installed in the background, allowing you to keep using your phone. The Galaxy S25 series also...

Your Android phone is always lying to you: It’s not really up to date

by dbadmin | Apr 5, 2025 | Android, Features, Google, Software Update

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If I had a penny for every single time I checked my Android phone for updates and got the all-clear “Your system is up to date” notice when there was actually a hidden update pending, well, I’d have a dollar or so. This issue...

Pixel Watches and Buds should have a ‘Check for update’ button, just like phones

by dbadmin | Mar 7, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel Buds, Google Pixel Watch 2, Google Pixel Watch 3, Software Update

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Every time Google announces a new update for my Pixel Watch or Buds, I get irritated. Of course, I want the new features — I live for these; I work for these. But my irritation stems from the fact that there’s no way for me,...

Older Pixel phones are getting a major under-the-hood upgrade

by dbadmin | Mar 5, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News, Software Update

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Older Pixel phones are receiving a significant kernel upgrade with the March 2025 update, bringing them to Linux 6.1. This update unifies the kernel versions across Tensor-powered Pixels, such as the Pixel 7 and 8 series,...

I’ve wanted this feature on my Pixel Watch for 3 years; it’s finally coming!

by dbadmin | Mar 4, 2025 | Google Pixel Watch 3, News, smartwatches, Software Update

Credit: Google The Pixel Watch 3 is finally adding menstrual health features right on your wrist. This will let you log periods, view cycle status, and predict your next periods. The feature will roll out with the March Pixel Drop for the Pixel Watch 3. Ever since the...

My favorite battery-saving Pixel Watch 3 feature is finally coming to the Watch 2

by dbadmin | Mar 4, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel Watch 2, Google Pixel Watch 3, News, smartwatches, Software Update

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The latest March Pixel Drop is bringing a beloved Pixel Watch 3 feature to the Pixel Watch 2. Auto-bedtime will let your Pixel Watch 2 automatically detect when your body is resting and switch on bedtime mode. This will save...