TL;DR We discovered that Google is working on a way to let you stop or dismiss alarms via your Android Auto screen. Android Auto doesn’t currently let you stop or dismiss alarms via the car display, forcing you to use your phone. Android Auto is a convenient way to use your phone in the car, … Read More “Android Auto doesn’t let you dismiss alarms, but Google is working on a solution” »
I’m basically a VPN rookie, at least when it comes to personal use. Sure, I’ve had to “tunnel in” to corporate networks before, but outside of work, a VPN has never been a need. But that might change, now that I have a better understanding of what you can actually do with it. I got … Read More “I Took Amnezia’s VPN for a Spin. Now I See the Appeal of Virtual Private Networks” »
TL;DR Samsung is allegedly working on low-end, mid-range, and flagship Galaxy Book laptops powered by Google’s new Aluminium OS. The devices are said to be running One UI 9 based on Android 17, featuring Galaxy AI and an enhanced version of Samsung DeX. Speculatively, an official announcement could arrive as early as Google I/O 2026, … Read More “Samsung could bring Android-based Aluminium OS to Galaxy Books” »
The Ultrahuman Ring Air: Following a lawsuit filed by Oura Ring, the Ultrahuman Ring Air has been banned in the US. It was not at the time of my testing, after which we awarded it the superlative “best smart ring if you like working out.” But if you own a ring or purchase one, you … Read More “Best Smart Rings for 2026: Expert Tested and Reviewed” »
The camera situation is hard to judge at this point. Motorola’s devices have struggled to keep up with Google and Samsung in image quality, but the hardware looks solid. All three rear cameras are 50 MP, including a Sony Lytia with gargantuan 2.44μm pixels for the primary. Initially, the Razr Fold will only be available … Read More “Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices” »
1.4 GW: Huge battery storage at former Grohnde nuclear power plant In 2021, the Grohnde nuclear power plant in Lower Saxony on the Weser River was shut down. Now, immediately next to it, the Emmerthal energy cluster is growing with three very large battery storage systems, ground-mounted photovoltaic systems, and a new substation for several … Read More “1.4 GW: Huge battery storage at former Grohnde nuclear power plant” »
The Google Pixel 11 lineup is likely to be announced in August, if the company sticks to its usual launch timeline. CAD-based renders of all models in the series have already surfaced, and now key details about the lineup’s Tensor G6 chipset have also leaked. A tipster has shared a screenshot revealing that the Tensor … Read More “Google Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 chipset specs revealed in leak” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority For years now, Android and Google have offered a way to set up parental controls on phones to manage apps, services, and access to information for kids and teenagers before they reach adulthood. It’s a necessary and commendable feature, but it stops short of doing something else that Google needs … Read More “Hey Android, I need reverse parental controls for my mom and dad” »
A phone that launched in early 2026 hitting its lowest price before it is even three months old is the kind of timing that makes holding off on a purchase feel genuinely worthwhile. That patience pays off with the OnePlus 15R, now down from £649 to £569.87 and saving you £79.13 on a handset that … Read More “OnePlus’ latest phone is already looking like a deal-busting bargain” »
iQOO launched the iQOO Neo 10 in India last May in Inferno Red and Titanium Chrome colors, which will be joined by two new colorways on April 30. One is the Alpine White version we saw yesterday; today, we are getting our first official look at the second model, called Asphalt Black. iQOO previously confirmed … Read More “iQOO Neo 10 shown off in new Asphalt Black color” »
