TL;DR Google is testing a new translucent floating navigation bar in the YouTube app on Android. The new design seems to be a server-side switch, so there’s no way to manually enable it. A Morphe Read more…
TL;DR The Google Play Store does not yet natively support gifting app purchases to other users. Google now appears to be preparing a system designed to support gifting games to your friends. Buyers will be Read more…
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…