TL;DR Honor is reportedly launching a magnetic rear display for its upcoming phone. It can be used as a selfie mirror, and also as a remote camera button. It’s not expected to be very pricey, either. Magnetic rear displays for smartphones are getting quite popular, and some phones like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the … Read More “Samsung and Google should copy this idea for their phones” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a new OS verification tool for Android 17. In addition to looking for on-device red flags, the tool incorporates a verification mode that requires a second device. While not yet functional, we’re starting to get a look at how this two-device workflow will operate. Knowing that … Read More “Here’s how Android 17 OS verification is going to work” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T is adding a new admin/regulatory fee to its prepaid plans, a first for any of the big carriers. Starting June 22, AT&T will charge a $2.63 fee, which is still slightly cheaper than the postpaid fee of $3.99. If history repeats itself, Verizon and T-Mobile could very likely … Read More “AT&T is the first carrier to charge an admin fee for its prepaid plans” »
TL;DR AYANEO will be holding a product sharing session on May 21, 2026. The company is teasing that it will unveil new products during this event. AYANEO also mentions that it will share its “vision for the future.” AYANEO, maker of the Pocket Vert and KONKR FIT, has been affected by the ongoing RAM shortage, … Read More “More portable gaming goodness? AYANEO confirms new product reveals this week” »
TL;DR BOOX officially unveiled the new Poke 7 and Poke 7 Pro compact e-readers after teasing the lineup last week. Both models feature refreshed designs, 6-inch 300ppi monochrome e-ink displays, expandable storage, and BOOX’s open Android approach. The lineup is set to launch in China on May 21, with a global launch unconfirmed. BOOX has … Read More “A new pair of e-readers just made Kindle look even more restrictive” »
TL;DR Google Health introduces a new stats widget. The widget can fit up to six fitness metrics at a time. Tapping the heart icon in the top left corner will open the app. As Google announced earlier this month, the Fitbit app is being transformed into the Google Health app. In addition to delivering a … Read More “Google Health brings a powerful new widget to your home screen” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upgraded Search experience will introduce new AI-powered shopping ads. When searching for an item, Gemini will pull up relevant sponsored products and provide a brief explainer on why you should buy. Search will also offer ads that feature a built-in chatbot, allowing you to ask questions about a … Read More “Google Search’s AI evolution comes with extra ad baggage” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR First-generation Chromecast devices are suddenly failing for many users, with apps like YouTube and HBO Max no longer detecting the 2013 dongle. The issue appears inconsistent, as some services like Spotify and Disney+ still work on affected devices. Users suspect a backend change may have broken the aging hardware, … Read More “Google’s oldest Chromecast is starting to fail across many apps” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The stable version of One UI 8.5 is starting to roll out to the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra The base model gets the firmware build X736NKOU5BZE3, while the Ultra gets X936NKOU5BZE3. The update is available in South Korea, with other markets to follow. Although Samsung is plowing … Read More “One UI 8.5 is starting to arrive on the Galaxy Tab S11 series” »
For today only, the 85-inch Samsung The Frame Pro (2025) is down to $2,799.99, saving you $1,500 on the huge art-style TV. Samsung had already lined up a promo price of $2,999.99 for this model in this week’s Memorial Day sale, but the extra flash sale discount brings it down another $200. It’s part of … Read More “Samsung’s giant The Frame Pro TV is $1,500 off until midnight” »
