Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority I might be a bit jaded, but smartphones have become a bit boring. Don’t get me wrong, modern flagships are incredible pieces of technology. But across the board, what Read more…
Picking and sticking with an Android launcher is a hugely personal decision. I would know — I regularly switch between launchers for my job but often default to my preferred home screen, AIO Launcher. This Read more…
TL;DR Some Pixel and Samsung Galaxy owners say Android Auto repeatedly asks who they want to call or message, even after they provide a contact’s name. Google’s Android Auto community specialists are collecting diagnostic details Read more…
TL;DR Bitdefender researchers discovered an Android vulnerability that can trigger an endless crash loop simply by installing a specially crafted APK, potentially leaving devices unusable. The flaw exploits how Android handles ZIP compression methods, repeatedly Read more…
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR We’ve seen the first Nintendo Switch 2 emulators on Android, although many games aren’t playable. We’ve also seen the BananaNative project, which enabled native ports of Donkey Kong Read more…
TL;DR Several Samsung users have reported issues with mobile data, Wi-Fi, and SIM detection after updating to One UI 9. Restarting the phone or toggling airplane mode seems to temporarily resolve the problem. A permanent Read more…
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp for Android beta code shows the service is testing a peekable preview window that lets you read chats without triggering read receipts. Long-pressing a conversation will soon Read more…
TL;DR A new Xbox Cloud Gaming preview lets you use your phone as a controller on supported smart TVs. It works with Android and iOS devices, and you don’t even need to download an app. Read more…
TL;DR OPPO has shared a more detailed ColorOS 17 rollout schedule, confirming Android 17 release dates for additional OnePlus devices. The OnePlus 12, OnePlus Open, Pad 3, and select Nord models are scheduled to receive Read more…
Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Starlink Mobile will start rolling out a nationwide cellular network in the US from 2027, Qualcomm and SpaceX announced. The nascent carrier will also use Qualcomm’s DragonWing cellular Read more…