Android 14 was publicly launched with the Pixel 8 series back in October 2023. We’re well into the new year, and Google has begun testing the next version of Android, now up to the Android 15 Beta 4.2 alongside Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 1. This beta is the second platform stability release, meaning the […]

TL;DR The Galaxy S24 FE was spotted on the FCC. The listing reveals the device has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, wireless charging, and GNSS support. Its appearance on the certification site suggests that the launch will happen soon. Not only have leaks been ramping up for the Galaxy S24 FE in recent weeks, but […]

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Update: August 23, 2024 (11:36 AM ET): We’ve updated our Galaxy S24 FE hub with news that the device has appeared on the FCC website with a few details on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and wireless charging support. Original article: Samsung might be better known for its high-end flagships, but it […]

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9 phones launched earlier this month, and they all have new AI tricks for photos. These features have once again reignited the debate over the line between authentic photography and outright fakery. These features got us wondering about where our readers draw the line between legitimate […]

TL;DR Apple will soon roll out new default app selection options for iOS and iPadOS. Initially, this will include phone calls, messaging, keyboards, call spam filters, and password manager. You’ll also be able to delete certain Apple apps including Safari and te App Store. This only the beginning, as next year the company also intends […]

When we think about PC processors, desktops, and laptops, two names come to mind: Intel and AMD. While Qualcomm has entered the scene with Windows on Arm, the lion’s share of the market still belongs to these two heavyweights. These firms are in a constant battle over performance, pricing, and market dominance. But did you […]

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Niagara Launcher beta update adds support for app archiving and Private Space on devices running Android 15. App archiving is a feature that lets you reclaim storage space by removing parts of an app rather than uninstalling it completely. Private Space is a feature that lets […]

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I’m a genuine fan of Spotify. I don’t just mean the convenience and vast song library that could describe many music streaming services, I’m talking about the innovative features, handy recommendations, and other things that make it a fairly polished product. That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of room for […]

Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9 series packs the new Tensor G4 chipset, but “new” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Compared to the Tensor G3 that powers the Pixel 8, the updated silicon has a revised Arm core arrangement with higher clocks, a quicker GPU, and a new modem. […]

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme could be working on an ecosystem of phone accessories with magnets. The companies will apparently offer magnetic phone cases with wireless charging, magnetic accessories for cooling, and more. Palm was the first major smartphone brand to combine magnets with wireless charging back in 2009, but […]