What you need to know Google highlighted issues users have reported with media texts for RCS chats in Messages. The company is rolling out a few updates for Messages that should solve media reception “slowdowns” and “failures” that users have recently reported. Google recently brought enhanced scam detection measures to Messages and the Phone app … Read more
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly upgrade the main camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to 200MP. The leak claims the under-display camera in the folding screen has improved as well. It appears the rest of the cameras will remain the same as before. Samsung appears to be ready to give … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans. Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on. … Read more
We have seen no shortage of great Mint Mobile deals over the past six months, but it appears that the good times may be nearing an end. According to Mint, the offers that have been dominating the airwaves recently — such as $400 off the Google Pixel 9 with half off one year of Unlimited … Read more
There’s more than one way to skin a cat make an Ultra-grade smartphone and the Samsung way isn’t the Xiaomi way. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is aiming to be the most feature-rich Android while, in the process, having a camera that’s very good. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, on the other hand, is more of a … Read more
Wear OS Weekly My weekly column focuses on the state of Wear OS, from new developments and updates to the latest apps and features we want to highlight. Google’s Wear OS 5.1 community post only scratches the surface of the new features it brings to Pixel Watches. But since I’m still waiting one week later … Read more
What you need to know Reports claim Samsung is moving into the mass production stage of its new fourth-generation 4nm chips, codename “SF4X.” Sources claim the company has created its most “advanced” 4nm chip with a strong focus on AI for various companies globally. Other Samsung chip rumors speculate about its Exynos 2600 SoC, which … Read more
What you need to know Samsung could be working on launching first hand controllers along with its upcoming Android XR headset. References to these controllers have been spotted accompanied by their model numbers. It remains unclear if these controllers will come along with the device, or if users need to pay an additional fee for … Read more
The saga of whether vivo will officially sell the upcoming X200 Ultra outside of China has turned into quite a rollercoaster ride recently. We’ve heard that the phone would stay confined to the Chinese market months ago, then yesterday a report from India said it might make it to India as vivo India was pushing … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon has lowered the discount it offers for its 5G Home Plus plan. The discount has been reduced from $35 to $25, meaning new customers now pay $55 per month. The current rate for the package remains unchanged at $80 per month. Among Verizon’s home internet offerings, the 5G … Read more