Table of contents Table of contents Why so long? Fantastic material It’s a difficult act to follow The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be my primary smartphone for at least the next few weeks, and I’m getting there from the OnePlus 13. I first put my SIM card in the OnePlus 13 three months ago,…
Adamya Sharma Authority / Android Tl; Dr. An upcoming version of the Google Sound app will let you change the vibration pattern for your selected ringtone or notification alert. Previously, the vibration pattern associated with a ringtone or notification alert was predetermined. This feature is in version 3.2 of the Google Sound app, which has…
STRENGTHS A UI 7, based on Android 15, is expected to move to the Galaxy S24 series in February 2025. The update will bring AI features, improved security, and pro-level editing tools to compatible devices. A wide range of Galaxy devices, including S, Z, A, M, F series and select, will…
Carpooling company Ola has addressed concerns about potential pricing disparities between Android and iOS users, stating that it follows a uniform pricing structure for all customers. The clarification came after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a notice to the company, following complaints from consumers alleging that identical journeys were being charged differently depending…
Summary Samsung has teased the Galaxy S25 EDGE to Unlemord 2025, with a thin design with two cameras. A leak suggests that the Galaxy S25 edge will have a 3,900 mAh battery with a 25W cable load. The S25 edge can use an Elite Snapdragon 8 to 7 cores to manage thermal and optimize the…
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Tl; Dr. A lawsuit has been filed against Apple after a study found high concentrations of toxic “chemicals” in its watch bands. The suit targets Apple Watch’s Sport, Ocean, and Nike sports bands. These chemicals can build up in our bodies over time and have been linked to a variety…
Nearly a decade later, Samsung has finally started supporting Android’s seamless updates feature, including on its new Galaxy S25 series. Seamless Updates debuted in 2016 as part of Android Nougat and has since been used on Google Pixel devices and adopted by many other brands over time. But Samsung held on for a very long…
If you read this website, you’ve probably come across a rant or two about the state of smartphone color options. They felt limited at best, especially considering there are fewer phone options overall. Is it possible that Samsung heard my screams? I’ll say yes, it’s all thanks to me. This week Samsung introduced two new…
TL;DR Google has released Android 16 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, allowing users to try out the next version of the Android platform by signing up for the Android Beta program. One of the biggest changes announced for Android 16 Beta 1 is over-the-air updates, which are Google’s version of iOS over-the-air notifications. Beta 1…
After announcing its debut late last year, Samsung offered a public preview of its upcoming Android XR headset, “Project Moohan,” at its latest Unpacked event. In December, Google announced its Android XR project that would launch on a Samsung headset in 2025. We tested the device at the time, but photos of the hardware weren’t…