Today it’s raining software updates for Samsung smartphones. Since this morning, the brand has launched One UI 8.0 (Android 16) on the Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53, Galaxy M15, Galaxy M53 and Galaxy XCover 7 Pro. Now the company is also offering it on the Galaxy M34. The One UI 8 update for the Galaxy M34…
LineageOS has just achieved something rare in the world of custom ROMs: it’s early. The team published LineageOS 23.0the first version based on Android 16, exceeding many expectations. Developers say they were able to rebase their work faster than expected thanks to lessons learned during Android’s UI-heavy eras in versions 12 through 14. But before…
Among all the custom ROMs still available, LineageOS remains the most popular. The hard work of the team behind the ROM lays the foundation for several other ROMs. With Android 16 available for a few months now, the LineageOS team has finally released LineageOS 23 – its first version based on the new OS, but…
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Google has once again pushed the boundaries with its latest Translate app update, introducing an AI-powered feature that promises to demystify translations for users. This new tool, rolled out exclusively to Android devices, allows the app to provide follow-up explanations for its translations, addressing a long-standing user…
Gabo_Arts/Shutterstock Nothing hinders the use of a mobile device more than lag and bogged down performance. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable with most phones and tablets, but you can take advantage of some secret settings to improve the speed and performance of your device. But what if you’re…
While switching to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as my primary phone over the past few months, there’s just one thing that continues to annoy me. Samsung apparently feels the need to mess up Android notifications, and it’s the weirdest self-sabotage. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is part of the rebooted 9to5Google newsletter that highlights…
The next era of Google Home is here. From a redesigned app to new home hardware, Google hopes you’ll quickly forget about the problems in its smart home ecosystem and embrace Google Home powered by Gemini. Certainly, I’m looking forward to it. The strangely delicious Google Home Speaker would be the perfect centerpiece for my…
tsingha25/Shutterstock As TSA rolls out digital ID verification at several airports across the country, now is a great time to set up your State ID on your Android device. A digital ID, if you’re unfamiliar, simply involves uploading your personal identification documents, such as a state-issued ID,…
I’m a big fan of open source, and that’s one of the reasons I’m drawn to Android. However, the new requirements for downloaded apps, which will begin rolling out in October 2025, could be the most anti-consumer move Google has ever taken. Mandatory enforcement of this requirement will begin in September 2026 (starting with certain…
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The LineageOS team has released LineageOS 23.0, bringing Android 16 to over 100 different devices. This release is based on the initial Android 16 release due to Google’s delay in releasing QPR1’s source code. LineageOS 23.0 includes updated versions of Aperture and Twelve, a new TV launcher, and…