Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple partnered with MLS to broadcast a full match between LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC using 15 iPhone 17 Pro Max units. This marked the first time a major live sports event was shot 100% on smartphones without traditional broadcast backups. Viewers appreciated the close-up angles but complained … Read More “Apple’s historic all-iPhone 17 Pro MLS broadcast draws criticism” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Driven by the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update will reportedly support third-party media-casting protocols, allowing users to set alternatives, such as Google Cast, as the default. This shift could eliminate the need for TV makers to pay Apple AirPlay licensing fees and will make cheaper … Read More “Google Cast could be coming soon to the iPhone” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Kansas City Public Schools are replacing over 30,000 Chromebooks and Windows PCs with Apple’s MacBook Neo as part of a transition to an “all-Apple district.” More than 4,500 MacBook Neo laptops have already been purchased for students, and more will follow. The move could signal growing pressure on … Read More “Googlebooks could inherit a Chromebook problem even before they launch” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly trying to make its AI features better with iOS 27. The company could introduce new writing tools and a grammar-checking feature. It is also working on AI shortcuts and new wallpaper creation features. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? According to the report, … Read More “Apple may finally close the AI gap with Android in iOS 27” »
TL;DR Apple’s annual developer conference will span June 8 through June 12, including a main keynote on the opening date. The company is teasing “AI advancements and exciting new software and developer tools” will be revealed during WWDC 2026. WWDC 2026 could give us our first look at how Google AI models will power Apple … Read More “Apple’s next event is almost here — Google could be a big part of it” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out a new Quick Share feature that lets Android users share files with iPhones using QR codes. iPhone users can scan the QR code through the Camera app, after which the file is securely uploaded to the cloud for transfer. The feature is rolling out … Read More “Google starts rolling out QR code Quick Share transfers between Android and iOS” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple over how ChatGPT has been integrated into Apple software. The company expected more subscriptions and deeper placement in Siri, but reportedly feels Apple hasn’t made enough effort. The report comes as Apple is also turning to Gemini to help power Siri. … Read More “The Apple and OpenAI relationship may be showing signs of strain” »
Google’s latest attempt at making premium laptops is here, and they’re called Googlebooks. Putting the silly name aside, Googlebooks look poised to strike the perfect balance between the versatile ChromeOS ecosystem and the premium design of the now-discontinued Pixelbooks. In short, Googlebooks are mobile computers in a premium chassis designed for basic tasks. Where have … Read More “Googlebooks will be better than the MacBook Neo for this reason” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Apple grew iPhone shipments by 1.3% in Q1 2026 even as the overall US smartphone market dropped 5.7%, according to Counterpoint Research. Android brands took a much bigger hit, with US smartphone sales falling 14.4% year over year. Samsung’s delayed Galaxy S26 launch left a premium phone gap in … Read More “Android sales just tanked 14% in the US, but there is a silver lining” »
TL;DR Google has announced that it worked with Apple to improve wireless transfers from iPhone to Android. The company says you can now wirelessly migrate your passwords and home screen layouts from iOS to Android. It also looks like you can transfer messages from iPhones to Android phones without using a cable. Switching from an … Read More “Google is making it even easier to switch from iPhone to Android” »
