[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Apple and Samsung remained atop the US smartphone market in Q1 2026, despite year-on-year shipment declines. Google Pixel shipments fell 7%, with the Pixel 10 series blamed for this decline. Motorola was the only smartphone maker to actually grow in the US. The US smartphone market has …
[ad_1] Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly working on a feature that will automatically lock an iPhone if it is stolen from the user’s hands. The feature is expected to work like Android’s Theft Detection Lock by using a combination of signals to detect whether an iPhone has been snatched. Apple already …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
