Recently, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed legal complaints against Google. The complaints accuse Google of deceptive trade practices for breaking its own policies after it handed a user’s data to US authorities without notifying them. The tech giant claims that there are certain exceptions where it will not notify the user first. Now the … Read More “EFF pushes back on Google data scandal response: ‘Google screwed up’” »
TL;DR The latest Niagara Launcher update introduces Niagara Studio. Users can now enjoy deeper customization with expanded Anycons styles, such as Stellar and Watercolor. The update boosts productivity by integrating web suggestions and quick calculations directly into the search bar. Niagara Launcher is one of the best launchers around for Android users seeking focus. It … Read More “This popular Android launcher got a major customization overhaul” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is bringing the One UI 8.5 beta to its three-year-old budget phone. After Galaxy A55, the beta is now open to Galaxy A54. Currently, we’re seeing reports for the rollout only in India. After expanding One UI 8.5 beta to Galaxy A55 earlier this week, Samsung is also … Read More “Even Samsung’s 2023 best-seller is getting One UI 8.5 beta” »
Guest Post / Android Authority TL;DR A legal complaint has been filed against Google after it gave a student’s data to the government without notifying the user. Google’s own policy notes that, with a few exceptions, it will notify users before handing over data. This news also comes as Google-free Android forks like GrapheneOS gain … Read More “This Google user data scandal shows why more people are using GrapheneOS” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority The current (and bad) full-screen tile design on Wear OS TL;DR A leaked retail box for the OnePlus Watch 4 (model OPWWE261) reveals two finishes, including a potential “Evergreen Titanium” option. The device is expected to launch with Wear OS 5.0, a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor, and a 646mAh … Read More “OnePlus Watch 4 leak reveals colors and global availability” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing just removed its brand new “Nothing Warp” file transfer app and Chrome extension without any official explanation. The app and its browser extension were released yesterday, but are now unavailable for those who didn’t download them at launch. For those who missed it, Nothing Warp was announced as … Read More “Nothing mysteriously pulls its new Warp file transfer app hours after launch” »
TL;DR Before LG shuttered its smartphone division, it had a final trick up its sleeve — the prototype LG Rollable phone. LG’s rollable prototype is out in the open following two YouTube videos showing the device teardown and a hands-on feature overview. It turns out the LG Rollable was more mature of a prototype than … Read More “MKBHD pulls back the curtain on LG’s cancelled rollable” »
TL;DR Amazon says the latest Fire TV Stick HD can reliably be powered via TV USB ports, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Many other small streaming devices draw more power than most TVs can supply. The 1080p dongle costs $35 and will be available for pre-order starting today. Amazon’s got a new Fire … Read More “New Fire TV Stick HD looks like a great travel companion” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a few improvements to the cropping tool in Google Photos. The company says it now offers smoother animations for rotating, dragging, and adjusting aspect ratios. It also fixed a couple of bugs related to the cropping tool. Google Photos has a bunch of AI editing tools, … Read More “Cropping images just got better in Google Photos” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has quietly raised US prices on several Galaxy devices, with the 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra seeing the largest jump at $280. The mid-cycle price hikes primarily target high-capacity storage tiers. Shoppers should look to third-party retailers like Amazon or Best Buy to find older pricing before … Read More “Samsung Quietly Hikes US Prices for Galaxy Tablets and Foldables” »
