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.
Nothing Phone 3a users in the dark over Glyph light glitch
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-3a-glyph-light-bug-3607506/
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-3a-glyph-light-bug-3607506/
Android Authority
Nothing Phone 3a users in the dark over Glyph light glitch
Some Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro owners say the Glyph light now refuses to turn off after the latest update.
Android 16 QPR2 brings Live Updates to the Android Easter egg
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-easter-egg-live-updates-3607537/
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-easter-egg-live-updates-3607537/
Android Authority
Android 16 QPR2 brings Live Updates to the Android Easter egg
Google has updated the Android Easter egg in Android 16 QPR2 with Live Updates support. Here's how it works!
Chrome for Android will soon get this feature that was only available for desktop
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/chrome-for-android-pip-3607497/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/chrome-for-android-pip-3607497/
Android Authority
Chrome for Android will soon get this feature that was only available for desktop
Google for Android will soon get a feature that will allow you to continue to watch/listen to media, even as you switch tabs.
Every new feature for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-features-3607353/
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-features-3607353/
Android Authority
Every new feature for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 is now available for Pixel phones. We dug through it to find out what new features it brings!
Get the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE for a record-low price of $699!
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-fe-deal-5-3607552/
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-fe-deal-5-3607552/
Android Authority
Get the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE for a record-low price of $699!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is already affordable, but today you can get it for even less! It's discounted by $260.99.
Amazon admits its color Kindles aren’t the best option for bookworms
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-worse-for-reading-3607560/
by Matt Horne
https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-worse-for-reading-3607560/
Android Authority
Amazon admits its color Kindles aren’t the best option for bookworms (Updated: Amazon response)
Amazon updated its Kindle Colorsoft FAQs to note that black-and-white models still deliver a sharper reading experience.
Google is making it easier to find the right photo on your Android phone
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-photo-picker-date-scrubber-voice-search-3607570/
by Mishaal Rahman
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-photo-picker-date-scrubber-voice-search-3607570/
Android Authority
Google is making it easier to find the right photo on your Android phone
Google is introducing an update to the Photo Picker on Android that makes it easier to find the right image you want to share with an app.
Catch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at a $410 discount
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-deal-9-3607551/
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-deal-9-3607551/
Android Authority
Catch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at a $410 discount
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is one of the thinnest smartphones around. It's also very powerful, and you can get it at a great price today!
YouTube not working? Here’s what you can do
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-not-working-811174/
by Edgar Cervantes
https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-not-working-811174/
Android Authority
YouTube not working? Here's what you can do
There are a number of things you can try out if YouTube is not working on your Android phone, iPhone, or PC. Check out these fixes.