It doesn’t matter that it’s late April. To me, it’s officially summer. With the days getting longer and warmer, and school wrapping up soon, a lot of us are dreaming of summer vacations. Google launched some new travel features just in time to start planning those trips. You might already be familiar with Google Flights and AI … Read More “Google Rolls Out New Travel Features, Just in Time for Summer” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Motorola is expected to announce new Razr phones within the next few days, including brand new models for its Razr, Razr Plus, and Razr Ultra flip phone foldables. With new versions on the horizon, I’d typically recommend not buying the current generation and waiting to see what the latest models … Read More “Why you should buy a 2025 Razr now” »
In the US and globally, April 20 has become an unofficial holiday for weed smokers. While vaping, gummies and edibles are increasingly popular, a fair number of people still light up for a smoke, and that can result in a lingering odor many find unpleasant. I’m one of those people, and GermGuardian’s new FLT420B air purifier … Read More “I Tried an Air Purifier Designed to Filter Out Weed and Cigarette Smoke” »
If you’ve ever had the embarrassing displeasure of interrupting a Microsoft Teams meeting by accidentally hitting the “raise hand” feature, then I have some good news for you. Microsoft is redesigning its online meeting software, which will move the raise hand button from the main toolbar and allow users to personalize the controls displayed there. … Read More “Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising” »
Games industry pioneer and legend Louis Zocchi passed away on April 15, 2026. Zocchi is a games industry legend who’s contributions to the business are too numerous to name in their entirety. He was an adventure games legend who was affectionately referred to by his peers as “The Colonel,” “Major Lou,” and “The Godfather of … Read More “R.I.P. Louis Zocchi, The Godfather of Dice” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority There are loads of options for Android keyboards out there, from the default apps provided by your phone’s manufacturer to open-source, privacy-respecting options to what many believe is the current standard, Gboard. But one solution that’s regularly mentioned, especially by Samsung users, is Samsung Keyboard. The default Samsung typing experience … Read More “Survey shows Samsung Keyboard is broadly disliked, yet most users haven’t switched” »
GoPro has taken the wraps off a trio of new cameras offering fast frame rates for slow-motion footage, a larger image sensor and interchangeable lenses. Called the Mission 1 series (the company has dropped the “Hero” name to differentiate them), the entry-level and midrange models can be preordered and will be available globally on May … Read More “GoPro’s New Cameras Have One Feature I’m So Excited About” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A few months ago, I went through the process of shifting my entire family to my older Google Pixel phones. I did it to simplify remote troubleshooting, reduce issues with unfamiliar Android UIs and skins, give them a more solid camera experience, and keep them updated with the latest … Read More “Google’s most basic app has turned my dad into a Pixel super-fan” »
Even if you’re 250,000 miles from Earth, sleep is important. However, for all the life-sustaining accoutrements aboard the Orion spacecraft, the capsule lacked bedrooms, leaving the four-person Artemis II crew with a truly bizarre sleeping arrangement. “I slept really close to an air conditioning vent. And so I’d wake up and I just see this … Read More “‘Han Solo Wants to Be Me’: Artemis II’s Victor Glover on Flying the Orion” »
TL;DR Samsung is bringing Galaxy S26 AI features to older flagships via the One UI 8.5 beta. The rollout covers a wide range of devices, including S24 series, Fold 6, Flip 6, Fold 7, Flip 7, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. New AI tools include Call Screening with live transcripts, Creative Studio for generative … Read More “Samsung expands the best Galaxy S26 features to older phones- Android Authority” »
