[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] 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 …
[ad_1] TL;DR App developers can now ask you to downgrade your subscription when you try to cancel it via the Play Store. Users can still quickly cancel their app subscriptions from the resulting menu, though. This feature joins other recent additions like app recommendations in Gemini and expanded Ask Play capabilities. The Google Play Store …
[ad_1] BOOX is not done expanding its e-ink lineup this month. Fresh off the launch of the Poke 7 series, the company is already teasing another Android-powered paper tablet. BOOX posted a teaser for the Note X6 on Weibo ahead of a May 27 launch in China. The image confirms a monochrome display and stylus …
[ad_1] TL;DR A DIY enthusiast named Desmontei turned an old Wear OS smartwatch into a gear knob with a display. He vibe-coded a Wear OS app and 3D printed the housing. It shows the car’s active gear and can also be used to control Spotify songs with swipe gestures. If there’s one thing car lovers …
[ad_1] Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Several Google Pixel Watch owners say the Find My Phone/ring feature stopped working after a recent software update. Users discovered a temporary workaround: asking Gemini directly on the watch to find the phone still appears to work for many people. Google has acknowledged the issue on Reddit and …
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Helium Mobile reportedly plans to end its free Zero Plan for existing subscribers on June 11. Customers who take no action will apparently be moved to the $15/month Air Plan. After ending the plan for new subscribers last month, Helium told us at the time that existing Zero …
