Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR End-to-end encryption for RCS messaging is rolling out in beta to iPhone users running iOS 26.5. iPhone owners will need to be on a supported carrier’s network to have access to the feature. Android owners will need to have the latest version of Google Messages installed. Android users have … Read More “Android and iPhone owners can finally text each other securely” »
Google’s latest fitness wearable, the Fitbit Air, offers a stripped-down fitness tracking experience for users interested in the Fitbit platform. The screenless tracker is a lightweight, distraction-free alternative to the brand’s existing lineup, including the popular Fitbit Charge 6. At a time when gadgets can feel increasingly overwhelming, but wellness tracking still has clear benefits, … Read More “5 fitness trackers you should buy instead of the Google Fitbit Air” »
Lil Katz / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods have reached the late stages of development. Employees are already actively using prototypes internally. The cameras are designed to capture visual data for Siri, similar to Gemini Live’s camera-feed-sharing capabilities. Apple has long been working on AirPods that feature built-in cameras. According to a new report, … Read More “Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods take a big step toward launch” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR A new rumor says that Samsung is developing a 3D display for phones at the same time Apple is working on a “Spatial iPhone.” An industry observer claims phones with glasses-free 3D displays may be commercially available by 2030. Apple is reportedly working on an iPhone with a 3D … Read More “Rumor: Future iPhone model may use 3D display by Samsung” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is considering partnering with Samsung and Intel to manufacture chips in the US. It is likely to rely on these partners if TSMC cannot meet its demand due to the new US fab’s limited supply and increasing pressure from AI companies. The talks, however, are far from being … Read More “Apple could turn to Samsung as a Plan B for its iPhone and Mac chips” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple has released the iOS 26.5 release candidate, which officially introduces end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS conversations between iPhone and Android. A new encryption toggle in the Messages settings will now be enabled by default, preventing third parties from intercepting chats. While currently in the RC phase, the feature … Read More “iPhone-Android RCS messaging finally gets end-to-end encryption” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority As an old-school techie whose formative years were spent tinkering with tape decks and portable CD players, I find that modern Android phones are nothing short of miracles of engineering for audio consumption. They’ve got a screen that rivals my high-end television, a DAC chip that is by all measures … Read More “I ditched music on my Android phone and went back to my iPod” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has regained its lead in the global smartphone market, according to tracking firm Omdia. Samsung was also the only Android brand in the top five to see yearly sales growth. HONOR wasn’t in the top five, but was the fastest-growing manufacturer in the top ten. Samsung surrendered its … Read More “Samsung retakes the lead in Q1, but there’s bad news for other Android brands” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly considering changing its MagSafe strategy. This could potentially mean some future iPhones will ship without magnetic charging built in. Less competition around magnetic charging would likely be bad for Qi2 adoption, but the Qi2 standard is independent and not directly influenced by Apple. Android’s been slow … Read More “Rumor claims Apple is unsure of MagSafe’s future” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Some iPhone 17 users report their phones don’t turn on immediately after fully draining, with multiple cases surfacing online. There’s no official fix yet, but leaving the phone on charge longer or using MagSafe or wired charging has helped some users. The issue appears to be software-related, meaning a … Read More “iPhone 17 won’t turn on after dying? Try this workaround” »
