Android Authority 2 months ago

OnePlus is cooking up a brand new phone series for 2026 — but will you ever see it?

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OnePlus is cooking up a brand new phone series for 2026 — but will you ever see it?

OnePlus says it will launch a new phone series next year, focusing on three key points, called the OnePlus Turbo.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Google Search has a subtle new way to push you toward AI Mode

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Google Search has a subtle new way to push you toward AI Mode

A new button on the Google Search homepage lets you upload documents and photos, which are then routed to an AI Mode interaction.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Verizon retroactively changed its unlock policy, so one user successfully sues the carrier

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Verizon retroactively changed its unlock policy, so one user successfully sues the carrier

Verizon changed its prepaid unlock policy earlier this year and started applying new rules retroactively, so one user sued over it.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Here’s why you may want to think twice before using airport Wi-Fi

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Here's why you may want to think twice before using airport Wi-Fi

New data shows mobile networks often far outperform airport Wi-Fi, with one carrier leading at many US airports.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Google’s killing off its dark web report because users didn’t know what to do with it

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Google's killing off its dark web report because users didn't know what to do with it

Google's ending its personalized dark web data reports, showing you what of your info's been exposed in breaches.

Android Authority 2 months ago

A simple trick to avoid T-Mobile’s T-Life app just stopped working

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A simple trick to avoid T-Mobile’s T-Life app just stopped working

T-Mobile has added cash payments to its T-Life app, closing a loophole that previously let in-store customers avoid using it.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Could this massive handheld with a 7-inch 144Hz OLED be the next budget champion?

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Could this massive handheld with a 7-inch 144Hz OLED be the next budget champion?

The MANGMI Pocket Max will feature a massive 7-inch 144Hz OLED screen, and it's likely to hit a much more affordable price point.

Android Authority 2 months ago

One UI 8.5 is largely a hit, but a lot of you aren’t happy with one controversial element

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One UI 8.5 is largely a hit, but a survey reveals many of you aren't happy with this one key aspect

Our survey results reveal that many of you like the One UI 8.5 beta, but a different story emerges when it comes to Samsung's design choices.

Android Authority 2 months ago

iRobot just filed for bankruptcy: Here’s what happens to your Roomba now

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iRobot just filed for bankruptcy: Here's what happens to your Roomba now

iRobot, the maker of popular robot vacuum Roomba, is filing for bankruptcy in the US citing troubled financials.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Verizon’s free line offer returns, but it falls short of T-Mobile

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Verizon's free line offer returns, but it falls short of T-Mobile

Verizon is offering a free line for 36 months to select customers. However, T-Mobile's free line offer doesn't have such time limits.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Vote for our Reader’s Choice Award for the best phone of 2025! (Elimination)

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Vote for our Reader's Choice Award for the best phone of 2025! (Voting Closed)

What do you think was the best phone of 2025? Make your voice heard by voting in our annual Reader's Choice Award event!

Android Authority 2 months ago

Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot

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Google Maps in Gemini just got way smarter at finding your next favorite spot

Google has upgraded Gemini’s local search by putting Google Maps front and center, serving visual maps, cards, and review highlights.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Surprise! Galaxy Watch 4 starts getting One UI 8 Watch, likely its last update

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Surprise! Galaxy Watch 4 starts getting One UI 8 Watch, likely its last update

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4. This is very likely the last major OS update for the watch.

Android Authority 2 months ago

7 features from other phones I want to see on Google’s Pixels

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7 features from other phones I want to see on Google's Pixels

The Pixel is great, but other phone manufacturers have some amazing software features that would make the Pixel even better.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Gemini could soon stop wasting your time on basic questions, and that’s great news

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Gemini could soon stop wasting your time on basic questions, and that's great news

Gemini could soon be allow users to stop deep thinking for basic queries, furnishing quicker responses when needed.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Spotify may finally let you tone down those distracting animations (APK teardown)

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Spotify may finally let you tone down those distracting animations (APK teardown)

Spotify may soon let you reduce in-app animations without changing system settings. This could make the app less distracting to use.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Unexplained iOS 26 photo bug is leaving some Android users red-faced

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Unexplained iOS 26 photo bug is leaving some Android users red-faced

iPhone users are reporting an unexplained bug in iOS 26's Photos app, which turns photos from Android devices red.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Google has started rolling out a new way to use NotebookLM

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Google starts rolling out a new way to use NotebookLM

Google has started rolling out a shortcut to access NotebookLM directly within Gemini, allowing you to bring your notebooks to the chatbot.

Android Authority 2 months ago

Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature

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Waze may be finally catching up to Google Maps with this highly-requested feature

Waze has reportedly started testing support for traffic lights, a feature users have been wanting for many years.

Android Authority 2 months ago

6 design misses stopping Gemini from catching up to ChatGPT

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6 design misses stopping Gemini from catching up to ChatGPT

The Gemini app falls behind ChatGPT in more than one way. Here are the things it needs to learn to become more intuitive and competitive.