Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel Launcher is adding an icon shape customization feature in a future Android release. The feature isn’t live yet in Android 16 Beta 3, but we managed to enable it to show what the feature’s like. There will be six total shapes to choose from, including the default … Read more
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14S, and it is selling in Central and Eastern Europe. It was introduced as a new device for Czechia and Ukraine, but in reality, it is the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G with a redesigned camera island. The specs sheet is identical to the phone we reviewed over a year … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon is offering a Samsung TV or Meta VR headset to new customers who sign up for the 5G Home Plus internet plan. The limited-time deal is available until April 30. You’ll have to stay on the plan for at least 180 days, or you may be charged the … Read more
vivo’s upcoming X200 Ultra has been certified by 3C in China, and this has revealed the fact that it supports 100W wired charging. vivo execs have also started to hint at the X200 Ultra, which means the launch is getting quite near. The phone is expected to sport a triple camera setup on the rear, … Read more
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new icons for various status bar elements like WiFi, mobile data, airplane mode, and battery level. We previously spotted the new designs for the WiFi, mobile data, and airplane mode icons last year, but the battery level icon has been significantly revamped since we last saw … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Right now if you were to head to Mint’s website and grab an annual unlimited plan you’d pay $300 upfront, or what works out to $25 a month. This already represented a savings of $60 over the normal $30 a month rate, but for a limited time, you can do … Read more
Samsung was the first smartphone brand to introduce variable aperture cameras with the Galaxy S29 and Galaxy S29+ in 2018. It was retained by the flagships that came later but was dropped with the Galaxy S20 series. However, we could see variable aperture cameras make a comeback on Samsung phones next year with the Galaxy … Read more
Paul Jones / Android Authority We also included a poll in Zac’s article asking readers whether they’d buy a Galaxy A56 5G or a Galaxy S25. The results are in, and we’ve got a clear preference. Galaxy A56 or Galaxy S25? It’s not close Over 2,100 votes were tallied in this poll, and ~65% of … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google is experimenting with transparent notifications in Android 16. Notifications will appear transparent only when shown on the lock screen and on top of other apps. It’s unlikely that Google will move forward with this change given the reduction in readability, but it’s an interesting experiment regardless. Many people … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is offering a free voice line to select users via the T-Life app. The offer has some eligibility restrictions and involves standard fees, taxes, and BYOD requirements. Check your T-Life app and act quickly, as it’s a limited-time promotion. T-Mobile does have some great plans and offers, but … Read more