Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly raise the price of various flagship phones in Greece from next month. The price hikes will apparently apply to the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy Z7 foldables, and Galaxy FE phones. This might be a sign of things to come for Europe and the US at … Read More “Samsung’s flagship phones could be even more expensive next month” »
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 offers … Read More “Apple may be planning to steal Android’s handy anti-theft trick” »
TL;DR After widely rolling out the new Google Health app, Google has shared a long list of bug fixes and improvements headed to the platform in the coming weeks and months. The fixes and improvements cover everything from exercise tracking, sleep, nutrition, fitness plans, and AI Coach features. Google also confirmed upcoming features like structured … Read More “Google details big fixes and upgrades coming to Google Health” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Some Motorola phones are apparently launching a browser with a shady URL when users try to open the Amazon shopping app. The browser reportedly redirects users to an Amazon affiliate link, suggesting that Motorola is trying to make cash from your purchases. It looks like this issue occurs with … Read More “Motorola’s pricey phones might be hijacking Amazon app to steal affiliate revenue” »
TL;DR Google has released the May 2026 system services update. The update improves car key sharing in Google Wallet with new “guest” and “service” roles. It also improves the Play Store on bigger screens, such as tablets and foldables. The first one simplifies the way Google Wallet users share digital car keys with family members … Read More “Google Wallet now makes it much easier to manage your shared digital car keys on Android” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Android’s Contextual Suggestions are now available on more devices. I can access the feature on my Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 15. Since suggestions are processed on the device, they may not be available on non-flagship phones. Google wants Android to be a bit smarter than it already … Read More “Android’s habit-learning feature is now spreading to more non-Pixel phones” »
TL;DR Chipolo has launched a special-edition Bluetooth item tracker in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. The tracker has a Mercedes logo and features 400ft range, 125dB loudness, and USB-C charging. It’s priced at $39 and is available today. In the world of Bluetooth item trackers, there are many options to choose from: affordable ones, expensive ones, and … Read More “Chipolo and Mercedes partner to launch a new Bluetooth tracker” »
TL;DR New icon designs for many popular Google apps and services have been showing up over the past several weeks. Today Google formally announces the new designs for Workspace products. It could still be another week or so before everyone gets access to the new looks. Some of your favorite Google apps and services have … Read More “Google explains the design decisions behind its new icon looks” »
TL;DR One Redditor has transformed their Galaxy Watch 4 into a custom motorcycle sat nav. The project employs a 3D-printed shell to house the Watch 4 and its charger. While it looks great, a few software issues still need to be resolved. If you’re not the kind of smartphone user to always trade your old … Read More “This DIY project turned an old smartwatch into a motorcycle sat nav” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out automatic Drive syncing in NotebookLM. When a file is added, altered, or deleted in Drive, the information in NotebookLM will be automatically updated accordingly. This change is rolling out to all Workspace customers and users with personal Google accounts. NotebookLM is designed to make studying … Read More “NotebookLM just made it easier to keep your sources up to date” »
