Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9 series features a slightly revamped design, three different Pro models, a stronger emphasis on AI, and plenty of other changes. It also represents one of the biggest deviations from the Pixel formula that we’ve seen in years. Despite several notable changes, the Pixel 9 still retains … Read more
What you need to know Samsung was spotted pushing an update for the Try Galaxy app, which now lets users playtest its One UI 7 enhancements. Users will find access a simulation of the Now Brief, redesigned app icons, and its refreshed Quick Settings panel changes. The Try Galaxy app was originally for Apple’s iPhones, … Read more
The Poco F7 series global launch is reportedly set to take place on March 27. That’s per a leaked image from @TX_Tech_Xpert, which reiterates that we’ll see the first Ultra device in the Poco brand. Poco F7 Ultra is expected to be a rebranded Redmi K80 Pro featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 6.67” … Read more
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