News and Updates about Android

When you send a photo to a friend via WhatsApp on your Samsung phone, you probably don't think twice about the complex image processing happening behind the scenes. You hit send, the thumbnail pops up, end of story. Right? In August, Meta's security team discovered something far uglier hiding in that moment, that innocent image sharing was being weaponized by attackers to take complete control of Samsung devices. The vulnerability they uncovered, now patched by Samsung, shows how sophisticated...

OnePlus has long pushed smartphone design, yet the upcoming OnePlus 15 seems to take a cue from an unexpected place, Apple’s iPhone. Recent leaks point to a look that breaks from recent flagships, with major camera upgrades and a distinct feature straight from the iPhone playbook. The latest leaks show a square camera module, a sharp turn from the brand’s circular designs. The timing is no coincidence, OnePlus is moving away from the Hasselblad partnership to build its own imaging engine.

Samsung's latest leak drops a clear hint. While we're all waiting for the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus to hit the market, the Plus variant looks set to outmuscle its smaller sibling. The Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus aren't available quite yet, but the leaked specs sketch a gap budget shoppers should know about. Both tablets have a display with a 90Hz refresh rate. After that, the roads diverge in ways you will feel day to day.

You've probably been there: you hop in your car, connect your phone to Android Auto, and suddenly the media player looks... off. Maybe the icons are faded, unresponsive, or just plain weird-looking. If you're scratching your head wondering what's going on, you're not alone. Recent reports show users dealing with faded Android Auto icons that won't respond to touch, while Google continues to address bugs on the platform. And yes, Android Auto's media player has undergone significant changes...

When it comes to Android file managers, one name keeps popping up in conversations among tech enthusiasts: CX File Explorer. While Files by Google has become the go-to choice for many users with its clean interface and smart cleanup features, readers still love this legendary Files by Google alternative, and there’s good reason for that loyalty. What keeps CX File Explorer in the rotation in a market full of shiny newcomers? And does it still deserve a spot on your Android device in 2025?

When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, something felt different. This was not just another iterative update with minor tweaks and marketing fluff. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has achieved the highest pre-order numbers of any Galaxy Fold device in the United States, and frankly, it is about time. After years of Samsung playing it safe with foldables that felt more like expensive tech demos than practical daily drivers, the Z Fold 7 shows what happens when a company finally tackles the barriers that...

Something truly groundbreaking just happened in the Android gaming world. Android Authority reports that Eden Emulator has become the first Nintendo Switch emulator to land on the Google Play Store, a milestone that felt impossible just months ago. This is not just another emulation story. It is a shift that could reshape how we think about mobile gaming and platform boundaries. Eden is a fork of one of the most successful and infamous Switch emulators, now available for devices running Android...

Google's making some serious moves in the wearable weather space, and honestly, it's about time. Google is phasing out its Weather app for Pixel smartwatches and replacing it with a new Pixel Weather app, and this is not just your typical app shuffle that leaves users frustrated. The key change is blunt: any watch running Wear OS 6 and newer versions will no longer be able to download Google's built-in Weather app, a shift in how we check the forecast on our wrists going forward.

If you've been dealing with music that stutters, skips, or cuts out while using Android Auto, you're not alone. Drivers across brands and phone models are reporting the same thing, turning a simple commute into an audio mess. Multiple reports on Reddit point to a bug that causes music to stutter and skip when connected to Android Auto wirelessly. The issue shows up regardless of phone brand. Plenty of users have given up and switched to plain Bluetooth streaming, trading Android Auto’s nice...

Looking at the chaos that is about to hit our inboxes this holiday season, Google has stepped up with something that might actually save us some sanity. Google's rolling out a significant Gmail update that introduces a dedicated "Purchases" tab, perfectly timed for when your inbox is about to explode with order confirmations and shipping notifications. This is not just another minor tweak, it is a rethink of how we manage our digital shopping lives. About time.

Google just dropped something that could fundamentally reshape how we handle digital content authenticity, and honestly, it is about time. Google announced on September 10, 2025, that the Pixel 10 phones support the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, C2PA, right out of the box to verify the origin and history of digital content. This is not a routine spec bump. It is a direct response to the flood of AI generated media that keeps getting harder to spot with the naked eye.

You know how your Gmail inbox has basically turned into a chaotic dumping ground for every Amazon order confirmation, shipping notification, and delivery update? Same. Gmail's new Purchases tab is finally here to rescue us from that mess, and Google’s timing shows it understands just how overwhelming email has become. Google announced a couple of additions to Gmail that make it easier to keep track of your purchases and potential savings, including a tab that corrals all your incoming...

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is finally stepping out of the shadows, and this is way more than just another VR device announcement. After years under the Project Moohan codename, Samsung's answer to Apple's Vision Pro is taking shape with some serious credentials. The big hook is software and timing, the headset will use Google-made Android XR software and is tapped to arrive in October 2025, putting it squarely in the premium XR ring.

Android 16 QPR2 is finally polishing desktop mode. Android Authority spotted a new Universal Cursor toggle that lets you decide whether the mouse can cross between displays, preventing those moments when the pointer hops to the wrong screen while you are trying to work. Found in the first QPR2 beta, this addition gives users tighter control over Android's DeX-like desktop experience (Android Authority).

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Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Google's latest Gemini update is shaping up to be more than just another incremental improvement. Android Authority recently discovered that Google has been testing visual changes to Gemini's home screen for the past few months, and now we're getting our clearest look yet at what's coming. The company has begun testing it with a small set of users on the latest beta version of the Google app, and Google appears to be moving forward with this interface, testing it on devices without internal...

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Reviewed by Corey Noles

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When you are shopping for a smartwatch, one question keeps nagging: how long will this thing stay current? With the Google Pixel Watch 4 on the horizon, here is what to expect from Google’s software support, and why it matters more than you might think. Spoiler, it matters.

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When you've been using Android for over a decade, you form attachments to the apps that shape your daily routine. Nova Launcher was one of those apps for millions, the customization powerhouse that made Android feel truly yours. After more than 13 years of steady innovation and polish, that chapter has closed.

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So you’ve heard about Google’s latest flagship and its promise of an impressive display experience, but the real question is: does the Pixel 10 Pro actually live up to its user-friendly claims? The phone packs a 6.3-inch screen delivering 2,856 by 1,280 pixels resolution, with peak brightness soaring up to 3,300 nits. At 495 pixels per inch, it is technically the sharpest display in the entire Pixel 10 lineup. What matters, though, is how those specs feel in your hand, on a bright sidewalk, or...

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy Tab S11 series at its latest Unpacked event, and while the new tablets bring some welcome refinements, they might not be the game-changing upgrade everyone hoped for. The Tab S11 and S11 Ultra add an improved S Pen and a slimmer, more compact design. Look closer and you may find there is not enough here to justify spending at least $800 just a year after buying a Tab S10. Here is why the Galaxy Tab S9 might actually be the smarter buy right now.

Samsung's aggressive push toward the One UI 8 stable release is picking up serious momentum, and it feels like a shift in how the company handles big software drops. After months of beta testing that started back in May, the pieces are finally falling into place for what could be Samsung's most polished update in years.

Google's decision to roll out its Gemini AI chatbot to children under 13 has lit up the tech community. The assistant is arriving through Family Link accounts, and it is "on" by default. Parents must actively turn it off to restrict access. Google says children's data will not be used to train the AI, yet experts are raising serious red flags about the rollout.

Google's latest encounter with EU regulators isn't just another tech fine story; it's a $3.5 billion wake-up call that could reshape the entire digital advertising landscape. The European Commission hit Google with a €2.95 billion penalty for abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology industry, marking the fourth antitrust fine for the tech giant. The move follows a formal investigation that opened in June 2021, which examined whether Google violated competition rules by...

Google's regulatory reckoning has finally arrived—and it's expensive. The tech giant is facing a historic $3.5 billion fine from European authorities for breaking antitrust laws, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. With courts finding Google liable for maintaining monopoly power and global antitrust enforcement fines hitting $6.7 billion in 2024—more than double 2023's total—we're witnessing a fundamental shift in how regulators approach Big Tech monopolies.

The latest leaked renders of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge tell a neat little engineering story. Android Authority highlights measurements that show the tightrope walk of modern phone design. The S26 Edge is slimmer at its thinnest point, measuring 158.4 x 75.7 x 5.5mm compared to the S25 Edge's 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8mm. Here is the kicker: the camera bump grows. Total thickness hits 10.8mm including the bump, up from the S25 Edge's 10mm.

When Google dropped its latest AI image editing feature, something unexpected happened. Millions of people suddenly started caring about AI image generation. The tool everyone calls "Nano Banana" did what countless AI products tried and failed to do: it actually got regular people excited about artificial intelligence.