C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8.5 brings the “Improve Accuracy” feature from the Galaxy S26 to the S25 FE. It lets users rescan their fingerprints up to 10 times for a more reliable unlocking experience. The feature isn’t available on other S25 phones so far. Among the many new features in … Read More “One UI 8.5 brings new security feature to S25 FE before S25 Ultra” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Helium Mobile ended its free Zero plan for existing subscribers, forcing them onto the paid Air plan. The move directly contradicted the company’s previous statements, which asserted that existing users would not be affected. On the MVNO’s official Discord server, CEO Amir Haleem called early adopters “parasites” and exclaimed, … Read More “Helium Mobile CEO calls early adopters ‘parasites’ after ending free plan” »
Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Google could let users remove the globe icon from Gboard even with multiple languages and keyboards activated. Users will still be able to switch languages and keyboards by long-pressing on the space key. Google is also working on a new keyboard switcher UI for Android 17. One of the … Read More “Android 17 could let you remove Gboard’s most annoying feature” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A pro wildlife photographer has been using his Galaxy S25 Ultra and winning global awards. Steven Scott Grogin’s images of reptiles have won several awards for mobile photography. One of their submissions was entered into the general wildlife photography category, where they received the 70th position globally. In the … Read More “Several awards later, this pro photographer is sold on the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s cameras” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8 software has a frustrating bug when using a wireless controller in DeX Mode. The gamepad’s analog sticks stop working in this mode when the connected phone’s screen shuts off. Thankfully, the One UI 8.5 update fixes this issue. Samsung debuted an overhauled DeX Mode in … Read More “Samsung fixed a frustrating gaming bug on its Galaxy phones” »
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8.5 on Galaxy S23 phones is missing a key feature: AirDrop compatibility. Users allege that the Galaxy S23 has hardware capable of the feature, and Samsung is simply choosing to ignore it. It’s possibly because Samsung and Google would need to devote additional resources, which they may … Read More “Galaxy S23 owners say Samsung did them dirty by leaving out this feature in One UI 8.5 update” »
TL;DR Samsung is apparently renaming the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold … Read More “Samsung’s new Folds may get a name change that nobody asked for” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Some customers have started receiving the Google Fitbit Air ahead of its expected May 26 delivery window. Early Android buyers are running into pairing issues because the required Google Health 5.0 update hasn’t fully rolled out yet. Google has confirmed the app pairing issue and has also said that … Read More “Early Google Fitbit Air deliveries hit a snag with missing Android app update” »
TL;DR Google has confirmed that it’s officially renaming Wear OS Tiles to “Wear Widgets” as part of a broader push to unify widgets across Android devices. In a new developer session, Google showcased the new Wear Widgets with updated layouts, richer animations, better battery life, and easier cross-device development. Google also shared more details about … Read More “Google reveals first Wear OS 7 widget partners and battery-saving tech” »
TL;DR Flipper Zero’s creator is working on the next device, a full-blown Linux computer. Called Flipper One, the device will support long-range communication protocols, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and even NTN satellite connectivity. Flipper is also pitching for open and highly customizable hardware and software, so users can configure it to their needs. Flipper Zero is … Read More “Flipper Zero’s makers are cooking up a wildly customizable Linux computer” »
