TL;DR Radiant Mobile is a Christian-focused MVNO designed with extensive network-level content blocks. While users are able to adjust some of those filters, others are designed to be impossible to circumvent. In addition to internet filtering, the carrier offers exclusive Radiant life Christian content. Trying to keep your kids safe from all the objectionable content … Read More “New carrier claims to block all porn — even for adults” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s latest Device Care update can automatically block apps that spam your notifications with ads. The feature targets “frequent advertisement alerts” and puts offending apps into Deep Sleep mode. The feature currently appears limited to the Galaxy S26 series and may depend on One UI 8.5. It’s annoying when … Read More “Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A bug in Chrome v148 is causing the bookmarks bar to appear by default on new tab pages. The bar stays, regardless of whether you hit Ctrl+Shift+B, disable the feature in settings, or disable the flag. The bar will only go away once you navigate to a website. Google … Read More “Chrome’s bookmarks bar refuses to stay hidden in new bug” »
TL;DR Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for copyright and trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges Samsung used her photos without permission. The complaint demands payment of damages from Samsung. It’s only been a few months since Samsung was sued for its data collection practices, and the company seems to be in hot water again. Pop star … Read More “Dua Lipa sues Samsung for putting her pictures on its TV boxes” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR ANBERNIC’s RG Rotate handheld has now gone on sale via its website. The handheld has a recommended starting price of $87.99, but is currently retailing for as low as $82.99. Expect a swiveling slider form factor, albeit at the expense of analog sticks and a big battery. ANBERNIC drew … Read More “This new Android handheld has a crazy design and sub-$90 price tag” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google may be bringing the Pixel Screenshots app to desktop platforms, moving beyond Pixel phone exclusivity. We managed to activate a “desktop” release of the Pixel Screenshots app through the Play Store. The move likely signals integration with the rumored Aluminium OS or potential new Google desktop hardware. Google … Read More “The Pixel Screenshots app could be headed to Aluminium OS” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Generative AI services and chatbots are everywhere nowadays, but to get access to all their features, you’ll need to pay up. These premium offerings usually give power users a little more leeway or feature richness, additional tokens, or more powerful models for faster processing speeds or more advanced tasks. I … Read More “Paying for AI subscriptions is more popular than you think” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing to expand its “Take a Message” voicemail feature beyond Pixel devices to other Android smartphones. Code snippets within the Phone by Google app reveal a massive regional expansion targeting dozens of new markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. While currently restricted to specific English-speaking regions, … Read More “Google’s Take a Message feature may soon expand to non-Pixel phones, 20+ new markets” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The base Galaxy S27 could reportedly skip a Samsung-made screen. Chinese manufacturer BOE could supply the display for the Galaxy S27. Samsung Display will still apparently provide displays for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung flagships usually feature some of the best smartphone screens in the market thanks to the … Read More “There’s bad news for the Galaxy S27’s display” »
TL;DR Trump Mobile updated its preorder terms and conditions last month. The updated terms state that a preorder does not imply that a phone will be sold, or even be produced. Customers who have preordered can ask for a refund through customer service. The update states that a preorder deposit “provides only a conditional opportunity … Read More “The Trump Phone inches another step closer to being vaporware” »
