Original article: There was a long trail of rumors and leaks before the Google Pixel Fold launched. By this time last year, Google’s first foldable was already out in the real world. Google’s second foldable is yet to launch officially, but thanks to a stream of recent leaks, we finally have concrete details to share … Read more
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority If you’re looking for an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds, chances are you’ve seen the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. These sit at the top of the mid-range market, and they have launched this month for just $80. If you’re on the fence, maybe today’s sale will push you … Read more
For years Google has been pushing RCS as a new replacement for SMS, the current messaging standard. There are many reasons why RCS is superior including support for higher resolution images and video, bigger file sizes, send/receive notifications, and much more. Of course, the standard doesn’t matter much if no one adopts it. Thankfully, the … Read more
TL;DR Chrome will let users delete browsing data specifically for archived tabs. The option should be a perfect match for Tab Declutter, which will automatically add inactive tabs to the archived list. How much do you care about keeping your browsing tidy? Some of us are fastidious when it comes navigating websites, closing our tabs … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Today’s best smartphones are not exactly cheap. Most flagships start at around the $600-$800 mark for the base model, and many options exceed $1000. But what if you don’t have much cash to spend on a phone? While opting for a budget phone, like the Pixel 8a, is one solution, … Read more
TL;DR Leaked images reveal what appear to be the official silicone cases for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The cases can be seen in Charcoal, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose colors, with both Pro models sharing these choices. Notably, an Aloe color option similar to the Pixel 8a appears to be exclusive … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chrome for Android may soon reduce how often it shows the “file may be harmful” warning. The warning won’t be shown anymore if the user has Google Play Protect enabled. However, the warning will still appear if Play Protect is disabled, plus Chrome will show a new warning … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR There’s a report of paint chipping off the Galaxy Watch Ultra after only days of use. The problem may be related to the type of coating being used. It appears this problem does not affect the other colors. Samsung’s product launch earlier this month has been slightly marred … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store is starting to roll out a local recommendations feature. This feature uses your device’s approximate location to provide locally-relevant contextual information like promotions or app recommendations. The opt-in feature is starting to slowly roll out to some devices. The Google Play Store is where … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to receive even more camera optimizations with One UI 7. According to Ice Universe, the S24 Ultra will add optimizations for the 1x and 5x 50MP modes that help match the same visual quality you’d get from pixel-pinned 12MP images. The One … Read more
