With the latest beta update of the ChatGPT app for Android, the OpenAI-developed chatbot can now replace Gemini as your default digital assistant on Android. If you go through this step, you will then be able to invoke ChatGPT by long-pressing the home button (if you use the three-button navigation bar) or swiping up from … Read more
Bose is running a Spring Sale right now, triggering discounts on Bose hardware across retailers. The most eye-catching offer we’ve spotted by far is a huge price drop on the high-end Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. It usually retails for $899, but it’s down to only $568.42 on Amazon right now. Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar for … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Android already has an existing permission for calendar access. Google Calendar appears to be working on a new setting that would prevent the app from sharing its own info with other calendar apps. Calendar is also experimenting with a bolder font option. What’s the most sensitive data on your … Read more
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