When I first started testing electric vehicles, I was spoiled by how I could wirelessly access Android Auto and CarPlay. Being able to start my car and have my phone features seamlessly through the main dashboard screen was a game changer. This has been my method over the past year for testing the best electric…
What happened? Introduced at WWDC 2025, iOS 16 arrived on compatible iPhones in September 2025. At its center is one of Apple’s most polarizing design choices: liquid glass. Even though the new design language received mixed reviews, Android makers began to “take inspiration” from it. Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has revealed its new custom UI,…
Skylum has officially released Luminar Mobile for Android version 2.0, introducing a host of new features designed to make mobile photo editing more intuitive, flexible and efficient. With this update, Android users have access to professional-grade tools previously reserved for desktop apps, right in the palm of their hand. Last May, PetaPixel covered the release…
What you need to know Google appears to be transforming its TV interface into an AI-powered hub for generating content, not just consuming it. “Sparkify” is the core feature, turning your prompts into AI videos by leveraging Gemini and Veo. Currently in limited testing, Sparkify and Gemini integration on Google TV is still rolling out,…
Unlike most Google apps, Maps hasn’t seen a long list of Gemini feature additions. Except for a few behind-the-scenes integrations and last year’s Ask Maps, there aren’t many user-facing Gemini features in Google’s navigation app. However, this could change soon as the app plans to integrate Gemini into the browsing experience. Looking through version 25.41.03.815390258…
TL;DR BOOX has officially launched two versions of the BOOX P6 Pro in China: a black and white model and a color model. All variants of the P6 Pro feature a hybrid SIM/microSD slot with 5G data. Launch prices are set at around $463 (B&W model) and $353 (color model) with discounts for early buyers,…
Google has officially started rolling out its October 2025 software update to all supported Pixel devices running Android 16. The announcement was made via the company’s official website. Made by Google counts on X on October 9, confirming that the gradual rollout will continue over the coming weeks, depending on region, carrier and device model….
Google’s advance in artificial intelligence is reshaping productivity tools, and a recent development of its Google Docs app for Android signals a significant upgrade for mobile users. The Help Me Write feature, powered by the company’s Gemini AI model, has long been a staple of web versions of Docs and other Google products like Gmail,…
ClayRat campaign uses Telegram and phishing sites to distribute Android spyware Pierluigi Paganini October 9, 2025 ClayRat spyware for Android targets Russian users through fake Telegram channels and phishing sites masquerading as popular apps like WhatsApp and YouTube. ClayRat spyware campaign for Android targets Russian users through fake Telegram channels and phishing sites impersonating popular…
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR We were able to enable a new Gemini integration in the latest Google Maps beta. Gemini will eventually replace the Google Assistant for hands-free control while browsing. The change isn’t available in any user-facing release of Maps, but we anticipate it could arrive in an update soon. Google…