I use the RegiStar Good Lock module to turn my Samsung phone’s backside into a virtual button. I’ve set up the double- and triple-tap gestures on my Galaxy S26 Ultra to take screenshots and toggle Read more…
Apple says it is changing its macOS privacy settings to stop third-party app developers from misusing them to access message histories. Friday’s announcement comes two weeks after tech columnist Jason Aten said that Meta’s new Read more…
TL;DR Across August and September, Lenovo Smart Clock Essential owners reported losing the weather display on their devices. Within the past 24 hours, weather suddenly seems to be retuning. Change can be hard for smart Read more…
The first price drop since launch has arrived for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, and it knocks $40 off the phone right away. Amazon has it for $659.99, down from its $699.99 retail price, a Read more…
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Earlier this year, Android Auto’s cellular signal bars disappeared. Google is now rolling out a fix for the issue. The fix is not yet widely available. If you Read more…
TL;DR YouTube is updating Shorts recommendations to prioritize original content and reduce the reach of low-effort reuploads from other creators. Reused clips can still surface if creators add meaningful commentary, editing, storytelling, or another original Read more…
TL;DR Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel testers. Builds cover the Pixel 6a up through the Pixel 11 family. Google is fixing quite a few bugs with this first preview release. Read more…
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has introduced a new “Map” tool to the Gemini app. This tool can be used to help with location-based prompts. Google is also replacing the forward slash Read more…
TL;DR Google Messages users have been complaining about problems with media attachments failing to send over RCS. Google now confirms that it’s aware of a message delivery bug with RCS. The company already has a Read more…
Credit: Audible TL;DR Audible is rolling out three new AI-powered features: Character Guide, Interactive Story, and Visual Explorer. Character Guide helps listeners keep track of story characters, Interactive Story lets the listener become part of Read more…