So it begins: This OEM is embracing iOS 26-like design for its global Android 16 update
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-brand-embrace-ios-26-new-update-3603373/
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-brand-embrace-ios-26-new-update-3603373/
Android Authority
So it begins: This OEM is embracing iOS 26-like design for its global Android 16 update
Apple debuted iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design earlier this year. Now, an Android brand has revealed a similar design for its new update.
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Recovering your Google account after a hack is going to become much less of a headache
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/new-google-account-recovery-tools-3607120/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/new-google-account-recovery-tools-3607120/
Android Authority
Recovering your Google account after a hack is going to become much less of a headache
Google is rolling out new ways to regain access your account in case you forget your password or your account gets hacked.
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New Google Messages features make it harder for scammers to fool you
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-new-anti-scam-safety-3607103/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-new-anti-scam-safety-3607103/
Android Authority
New Google Messages features make it harder for scammers to fool you
Android's Key Verifier tool is live in Google Messages, helping you make sure your contacts are who you think they are.
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Roku TV is getting a big Voice upgrade, new sports features, and a whole lot more
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/roku-tv-upgrades-3607107/
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/roku-tv-upgrades-3607107/
Android Authority
Roku TV is getting a big Voice upgrade, new sports features, and a whole lot more
It's a busy fall for Roku TV users, with tons of new features and upgrades coming to their streaming platform of choice.
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This might be my favorite lock screen feature on Android right now
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-wallpaper-trick-flip-cards-vivo-3603758/
by Hadlee Simons
https://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-wallpaper-trick-flip-cards-vivo-3603758/
Android Authority
This might be my favorite lock screen feature on Android right now
Many Android brands are now focusing on lock screen customization, but this new lock screen wallpaper feature is my favorite addition.
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What’s worse than ads on your TV? Ads on your TV featuring you
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/directv-ai-screensaver-ads-3607270/
by Tushar Mehta
https://www.androidauthority.com/directv-ai-screensaver-ads-3607270/
Android Authority
What's worse than ads on your TV? Ads on your TV featuring you
After Google Shopping, AI tryouts are coming to your TV's screensaver with AI-generated ads that uses your face to sell you products.
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Android tablets stand no chance against the new iPad Pro with M5
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-ipad-pro-m5-launch-3607291/
by Aamir Siddiqui
https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-ipad-pro-m5-launch-3607291/
Android Authority
Android tablets stand no chance against the new iPad Pro with M5
Apple has launched a new iPad Pro with the powerful M5 chip, bringing significant performance and connectivity upgrades at the same price.
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Mint Mobile now offers home internet service, but is it any good?
by Andrew Grush
https://www.androidauthority.com/mint-minternet-service-3607310/
by Andrew Grush
https://www.androidauthority.com/mint-minternet-service-3607310/
Android Authority
Mint Mobile now offers home internet service, but is it any good?
Mint Mobile now has a new MINTernet home internet service but is it actually any good? Let's take a look at what we know so far.
T-Mobile’s JUMP! On Demand program is shutting down, but there’s a silver lining
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-jump-on-demand-ending-3607303/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-jump-on-demand-ending-3607303/
Android Authority
T-Mobile's JUMP! On Demand program is shutting down, but there's a silver lining
The popular program that offered frequent upgrades is winding down, but T-Mobile is letting subscribers keep their leased phones.
Your open-source custom ROM has a dirty secret, and Librephone wants to fix it
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/librephone-3607324/
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/librephone-3607324/
Android Authority
Your open-source custom ROM has a dirty secret, and Librephone wants to fix it
The Free Software Foundation's new Librephone project wants to reverse engineer the binary blobs our phones rely on.
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Samsung’s new Qi2 chargers are ready before its phones are
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-new-wireless-chargers-3607339/
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-new-wireless-chargers-3607339/
Android Authority
Samsung’s new Qi2 chargers are ready before its phones are
Samsung has launched two Qi2-certified wireless chargers for home and car, priced at $34.99 and $84.99 in the US.
XGIMI redefines home projectors with the Horizon 20 series
by Ankit Banerjee
https://www.androidauthority.com/xgimi-horizon-20-series-sale-3607172/
by Ankit Banerjee
https://www.androidauthority.com/xgimi-horizon-20-series-sale-3607172/
Android Authority
XGIMI redefines home projectors with the Horizon 20 series
If you're looking for a single device to replace your entire home theatre setup, check out the XGIMI Horizon 20 series home projectors.
Android Auto isn’t losing access to its game collection after all
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-return-of-gamesnacks-3607323/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-return-of-gamesnacks-3607323/
Android Authority
Android Auto isn't losing access to its game collection after all
Google has rolled out a fix for GameSnacks on Android Auto. We also spotted several other changes that could be on the way.
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Ridiculous design, or your next must-have? This smartphone has a built-in camera gimbal
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/gimbal-phone-3607386/
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/gimbal-phone-3607386/
Android Authority
Ridiculous design, or your next must-have? This smartphone has a built-in camera gimbal
Wildly over-engineered? Can't argue with that, but this phone design with a motorized camera gimbal is hard to ignore.
Is Bluesky down for you? You’re not alone
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/bluesky-experiencing-outage-3607404/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/bluesky-experiencing-outage-3607404/
Android Authority
Is Bluesky down for you? You're not alone
A growing number of users are unable to access Bluesky. It appears that the website has become temporarily unavailable.
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Survey shows how many of you are still holding out hope for Google Home
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/poll-results-google-smart-home-revival-3607407/
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/poll-results-google-smart-home-revival-3607407/
Android Authority
Survey shows how many of you are still holding out hope for Google Home
We ran a poll to see how many of you are sticking by Google Home. The results tell a story of cautious optimism.
Gmail is getting new labels to keep track of your bills and travel info
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-bills-travel-labels-3607400/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-bills-travel-labels-3607400/
Android Authority
Gmail is getting new labels to keep track of your bills and travel info (Updated: Screenshots)
Code in the latest version of the Gmail app reveals that Google is planning to add new labels to bundle emails about travel and bills.
Google’s filmmaking tool is getting a power-up from the rollout of Veo 3.1
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-rolls-out-veo-3-1-3607425/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-rolls-out-veo-3-1-3607425/
Android Authority
Google's filmmaking tool is getting a power-up from the rollout of Veo 3.1
Google has rolled out Veo 3.1, which will introduce new, more granular editing controls for the company's filmmaking tool.
Google releases the final beta for its next Pixel Drop: Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-release-3607343/
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-release-3607343/
Android Authority
Google releases the final beta for its next Pixel Drop: Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3
The third and final beta for Android 16 QPR2, Google's next Pixel Drop update, is now available for Pixel devices.
Bitmoji in Gboard is officially on its way out
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-bitmoji-integration-end-date-3607470/
by Taylor Kerns
https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-bitmoji-integration-end-date-3607470/
Android Authority
Bitmoji in Gboard is officially on its way out
Starting in just a few weeks, Gboard will no longer provide direct access to customizable Bitmoji stickers.
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Nothing blames Apple patents for the lack of more phones with magnets for wireless charging
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/wireless-charging-magnets-3607459/
by Stephen Schenck
https://www.androidauthority.com/wireless-charging-magnets-3607459/
Android Authority
Nothing blames Apple patents for the lack of more phones with magnets for wireless charging
Apple patents are why we don't have better magnet support on Android phones with wireless charging, says Nothing.