Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Nintendo is working on a new version of the Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries. It’s making the change to comply with EU regulations that require batteries to be easily replaceable by end users. The regulation will go into effect from February 27, 2027. Nintendo is working on new versions … Read More “Nintendo is working on a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries” »
Google could soon make sure your Android backups get a bit more personal. A new feature spotted in the latest Google Play Services v26.22.30 beta suggests Android users may soon be able to choose exactly what data gets backed up to the cloud. Right now, Android backups typically include a broad collection of information, including call logs, … Read More “Google may finally let Android users choose what gets backed up” »
Honor has silently introduced a new budget 4G smartphone in select global markets. The phone’s called the Honor X7e and its key selling point is the large 7,500mAh battery. The Honor X7e is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset and runs Android 16-based MagicOS 10.0. As mentioned in the beginning, the highlight of … Read More “Honor X7e silently launched with a 7,500mAh battery” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Google announced a heap of new Gemini features at Google I/O last month, and one of them — Gemini Avatar — is finally rolling out. What is Gemini Avatar? Essentially, it’s an AI clone you can create of yourself to use in AI-generated videos, capturing not only your physical likeness … Read More “How to make your very own AI clone” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority Vibe coding is easier than ever thanks to the diversity of tools available for developers and novices alike. While it would take hours or even days for a beginner to get a simple app up and running without AI, vibe coding allows you to do this in minutes. I dived … Read More “5 things I learned after vibe coding my first app” »
Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. … Read More “Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design” »
Executive summary This report reveals how retired senior British military figures are frequently presented in the UK media as purely independent experts on defence and security matters without mention of their personal commercial and employment interests in the defence, technology, intelligence, and security sectors in those reports. By analysing media reports between 2015 and May … Read More “Military experts or arms industry insiders? UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority I’ve been a Pixel user for quite some time now. I started with the Pixel 9, moved on to the Pixel 10 Pro, and I’m currently using the Pixel 10a. One of the best parts of testing gadgets for a living is constantly switching phones, and I absolutely love that. … Read More “After weeks with the Google Pixel 10a, I know exactly who it’s for” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is reportedly testing a floating Chrome search bar that can be summoned with a keyboard shortcut, letting users search the web without opening the browser first. The interface includes Google’s AI Mode, support for file and image uploads, and even AI image generation from the same window. The … Read More “Google’s new Chrome shortcut is the fastest way to search yet” »
There’s a lot that doesn’t add up in a security advisory password manager Dashlane published Monday, warning that attackers managed to obtain 20 encrypted user vaults. “Starting on Sunday, May 31, 2026, an external party launched a brute force attack against certain Dashlane user accounts,” the company said. “The goal of the attack was to … Read More “Can’t make sense of Dashlane’s vault theft notification? You’re not alone.” »
