TL;DR Onyx has begun teasing the Poke 7 series, its next generation of portable e-readers featuring a grippy, textured back and vibrant color options. The device is expected to maintain its Android-based advantage, allowing for Google Play Store app support in global markets. The official launch is scheduled for May 21 in China. Amazon’s recent … Read More “Onyx BOOX Poke 7 teaser reveals a stylish e-reader is on the way” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile has launched three exclusive promos specifically for US Cellular customers. Under the smartphone promo, eligible users can receive up to $830 off a new phone with a qualifying trade-in and a waived $35 connection charge. All three promos offer their discounts through 24 monthly bill credits. Canceling early … Read More “T-Mobile rolls out exclusive deals for US Cellular customers” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been unofficially ported to Android and several other platforms. This port requires the game’s ISO file but offers a ton of graphical, audio, and gameplay options. The game runs on both Snapdragon and MediaTek hardware, but don’t be surprised if there are … Read More “Twilight Princess just got an unofficial Android port” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A developer has ported the Lossless Scaling Frame Generation tool from PC to Android. This tool uses Vulkan to deliver frame generation in a variety of games, improving performance in the process. The tool is currently supported by the GameNative app. Frame interpolation has long been one of the … Read More “This handy feature gives PC gaming on Android a major boost” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has officially released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S25 series in the US. The update started rolling out in South Korea last week. It brings previously exclusive Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 series, including Agentic AI, Creative Studio, and more. Samsung … Read More “Samsung starts rolling out stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S25 users in the US” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR We have uncovered four new “Desktop Exclusive” wallpapers that may belong to Google’s upcoming Aluminium OS platform. The wallpapers feature Gemini-inspired abstract designs and nature-themed artwork. The new wallpapers also resemble recently leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold backgrounds, suggesting Google may be unifying the aesthetic across its ecosystem. Google’s … Read More “We found new ‘Desktop Exclusive’ wallpapers possibly headed to Google’s Aluminium OS” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS claims Google and Apple are increasingly using device verification systems to lock users into their own hardware and software. The platform says tools like Google’s Play Integrity, Apple’s App Attest, and Google’s reCAPTCHA systems make it harder to use alternative operating systems. GrapheneOS argues these systems are deemed … Read More “GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices” »
TL;DR HUAWEI has launched the MatePad Pro Max. The company claims it’s the world’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch plus tablet at 4.7mm thick and 499g. The tablet is said to deliver 20% higher overall performance and 30% better heat dissipation than the MatePad Pro 2025. The MatePad Pro Max will start at £999.99 (~$1,358). If … Read More “This Android tablet is so thin it may make your phone look chunky” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google could let Pixel owners remove the Google search bar from their home screen. This would be a long-overdue move as some Pixel phone users have requested this feature for several years now. This is handy if you use an alternative search … Read More “Google could finally let you remove your Pixel’s home screen search bar” »
TL;DR The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is reportedly receiving only two years of Android updates (up to Android 18), compared to the four years promised for the Nord CE 5 (up to Android 19). OnePlus’ launch materials for the Nord CE 6 promises six years of “system fluency” but avoids specific commitments regarding platform or … Read More “OnePlus’ latest phone will get fewer updates than its predecessor” »
