AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar3 hours agoIf you exclusively use Samsung apps on your Galaxy phone, you're part of a very small groupAndroid Authority - Adamya SharmaStill, user sentiment indicates Samsung is definitely going in the right direction. Samsung makes several stock apps for its Galaxy phones. From Samsung Gallery to Samsung Notes, Samsung Calendar to Samsung Internet, and many more — Galaxy phone users have the option to remain entirely within …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar11 hours ago5.5G networks are here, and so are the first Android phones to support itAndroid Authority - Rushil AgrawalOPPO's 2024 flagships support the next big upgrade in 5G technology. Even as we wait for widespread, reliable 5G connectivity, China is leaping forward with the next generation of wireless technology. Today, China Mobile announced the commercial launch of its 5.5G (also called 5G-Advanced or 5GA) …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar12 hours agoThese older Galaxy Watches are getting a new update for more accurate health trackingAndroid Authority - Rushil AgrawalThis latest update is also bringing the March 2024 security patch to older Galaxy Watches. Samsung has begun rolling out a new software update for its Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 family smartwatches. This update includes the March security patch and a few bug fixes. First reported by Droid-Life, …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar12 hours agoSorry, Android 15's new frame rate override feature won't work for most gamesAndroid Authority - Mishaal RahmanYou’ll be able to force some games to run at your phone’s native refresh rate. Android phones with high refresh rate displays are everywhere now, but there are still many games available for the platform that don’t support running at higher than 60fps. There’s a variety of legitimate reasons behind …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar13 hours agoiPhone 12 users can enjoy faster wireless charging with iOS 17.4 updateAndroid Authority - Rushil AgrawalPreviously limited to 7.5W, your iPhone 12 can now charge at 15W using non-MagSafe chargers. While Apple hasn’t officially confirmed it, the recent iOS 17.4 update seems to have quietly brought a feature from the latest iPhones to the iPhone 12. A new report by Macworld indicates that the iPhone 12 …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar14 hours agoGoogle divulges that RCS on iPhones is coming towards the back half of this yearAndroid Authority - C. Scott BrownApple gave a vague "next year" promise when it announced RCS support was on the way. Late last year, Apple stunned the entire tech world by announcing it would support rich communication services (RCS) within iMessage at some point in 2024. The company has been mum on any further details since that …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar14 hours agoWhy do Pixels now get 7 years of updates? Google explains in new podcast episode.Android Authority - C. Scott BrownInterestingly, Google looked to the original Pixel for help with deciding on seven years being the length of time. Earlier today, Google surprised us all by confirming that Gemini Nano support (i.e., on-device generative AI features) will come to the Pixel 8 after previously saying it would only …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar15 hours agoAndroid 15 may protect you from rogue 'stingray' tracking devicesAndroid Authority - Mishaal RahmanAndroid doesn’t want you to inadvertently send text or voice data over an insecure network. When you use your smartphone to send a text message or make a phone call, you have to trust that your carrier isn’t snooping on your communications. But what if the cellular network your phone is connected to …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar16 hours agoSamsung is adding unlimited battery repairs to its Care Plus protection plansAndroid Authority - Rushil AgrawalGalaxy devices with batteries below 79% charging capacity will be eligible. Good news is coming for Galaxy device owners enrolled in the Samsung Care Plus program. Samsung is revamping its device protection program to offer subscribers unlimited battery repairs starting in May 2024. Samsung Care Plus …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar16 hours agoThe Govee Neon Rope Light 2 gave my home office some much needed colorAndroid Authority - Paul JonesGovee's Matter-enabled, rope-style smart lights are perfect for creative smart home builders. I recently tried out Govee’s Neon Rope Light 2, a significant upgrade from its predecessor, now featuring Matter compatibility. The idea of enhancing the ambiance of my office space with these smart lights …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar17 hours agoThe Google Home team is bravely doing an AMA on Reddit, and it's off to a bad startAndroid Authority - C. Scott BrownAngry Redditors are having a field day calling out Google Home's inadequacies. Today, the team behind the Google Home experience is doing an AMA (short for “Ask Me Anything”) on Reddit. The team posted the news of the AMA about two hours ago and will start replies at 12:00 PM PT. Hopefully, the team …
AvatarAndroid AuthorityAvatarAvatar18 hours agoAndroid 15 may let you control when your location is shared with carriersAndroid Authority - Mishaal RahmanAndroid’s new Location Privacy HAL can choose when to share location data with a cellular network. Your location is one of the most sensitive pieces of information about you that an app can collect. It could show where you live, what people or businesses you visit, and potentially what you’re …