Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released a new app called “Driving Insights” with One UI 9 beta on Galaxy S26. The app tracks how you drive and offers feedback and suggestions using AI. It can also be used to set geofencing alerts for your vehicle. Most people wouldn’t like being constantly judged … Read More “One UI 9 on the Galaxy S26 can tell you how good or bad of a driver you are” »
TL;DR AYANEO has provided an update regarding its two upcoming Windows handhelds. The company says it’s aiming to ship the $1,999 NEXT 2 in June. The KONKR Fit, which was tipped to ship in April, could also ship in June. AYANEO is one of many handheld makers affected by the RAM crisis, and it was … Read More “AYANEO’s pricey Windows handhelds are this close to a release” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has confirmed to Android Authority that it is testing a new storage policy with reduced free storage. The test is only applicable to new Gmail accounts created in select regions. Google’s 15GB free cloud storage may be going away soon. Several user reports from yesterday claimed that Google … Read More “Google explains why some Gmail accounts only get 5GB free storage” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be testing a new Gemini Live interface that turns the assistant into an interactive pill-shaped bar. The updated UI reportedly reacts to taps and can even “wave back” at users during interactions. The new Gemini Live experience appears to be a limited test rollout. Google is … Read More “Gemini Live’s new interactive bar reportedly waves back at users” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android will soon let third-party VoIP apps like WhatsApp show their call history directly in native dialer apps such as Phone by Google. Users will be able to return VoIP calls directly from the phone app without first opening the original third-party app. VoIP apps may also be able … Read More “Android phones are finally getting an iPhone-style dialer upgrade” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out a new Quick Share feature that lets Android users share files with iPhones using QR codes. iPhone users can scan the QR code through the Camera app, after which the file is securely uploaded to the cloud for transfer. The feature is rolling out … Read More “Google starts rolling out QR code Quick Share transfers between Android and iOS” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 9 beta introduces a Security Report to Auto Blocker, allowing users to view a seven-day or monthly history of blocked app installations from unknown sources. The Maximum restrictions mode in Auto Blocker on One UI 9 now completely blocks USB connections, a significant step up from … Read More “One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 brings new Auto Blocker features” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Samsung plans to use the Dimensity 9500 chip in an upcoming release. History suggests that the Galaxy Tab S12 series will be equipped with the flagship MediaTek processor. The teardown also reveals AI features associated with the Dimensity 9500, such as generative … Read More “Galaxy Tab S12 series? Samsung app reveals Dimensity 9500 device is coming” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 9 could remind you to look at high-priority notifications. We’ve seen evidence suggesting that One UI 9 could use Now Brief to remind you to check priority notifications. Now Brief could remind you multiple times during the day to address important notifications. With One UI 8.5, … Read More “Keep missing priority notifications on your Galaxy phone? One UI 9 could fix that with Now Brief” »
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Reddit users report that OnePlus 15 and 15R display units are being removed from Best Buy locations and replaced by Nothing phones. The retail shift follows executive turnover in India and layoffs in Europe, adding fuel to the rumors of a global scale-back. OnePlus North America had previously affirmed … Read More “OnePlus demo units are disappearing from Best Buy stores” »
