Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is introducing new prepaid day passes for international travelers visiting the US. The plans will launch on May 18 and start at $25, with the max plan lasting 30-days for $50. The plans include 50GB of premium data in the US, as well as unlimited calling in the … Read More “T‑Mobile makes it easier to get cell service while visiting the US” »
TL;DR Some Netflix users say an error is stopping them from canceling their memberships. The issue appears to have been affecting a number of subscribers over the past week. The timing is particularly infuriating for some, as Netflix recently raised prices across all of its US plans. Netflix has spent the past few years making … Read More “Netflix error is blocking some users from canceling after price hike” »
TL;DR Google has officially launched the “Google Fitbit Air,” confirming months of rumors about its new screenless fitness tracker. The fitness tracker offers passive wellness tracking with a suite of health sensors, automatic workout detection, and up to seven days of battery life. It is now available for preorder, priced at $99 and includes three … Read More “A $99 screenless tracker with WHOOP vibes” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has claimed once again that the OnePlus 16 could come with a 9,000mAh battery. The phone is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor as well. The leaker also says the phone will have a 200MP telephoto camera. Though we are months away … Read More “OnePlus 16 could have a 9,000mAh battery, 200MP tele camera, and more” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker has revealed that the Tensor G7 processor is codenamed Lajolla. The chipset is expected to be used in the Pixel 12 phones in 2027. This leak comes months ahead of the Pixel 11’s launch window. Google will launch the Pixel 11 series later this year, and … Read More “The Pixel 11 isn’t out yet but we already have our first leak for Pixel 12 chip” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Messages is reaching end-of-service in July 2026. The company has now clarified that the shutdown is applicable to the US market only. Samsung recommends switching to Google Messages for an upgraded experience. Early last month, Samsung announced that it would shut down its default texting app in July … Read More “Samsung Messages shutdown is limited to the US market for now” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 TL;DR A Samsung-commissioned study suggests the Galaxy Watch 6 can predict fainting episodes up to five minutes before they happen. The study focused on vasovagal syncope (VVS), a common condition caused by sudden drops in heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers used the Galaxy Watch 6’s … Read More “Your next Galaxy Watch update could save you from a nasty fall” »
Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has started pushing the stable One UI 8.5 update to the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The update is rolling out first to participants in the beta program in South Korea. It will soon expand to non-beta users and users in … Read More “Galaxy S25 FE, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 join stable One UI 8.5 rollout” »
TL;DR Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 mobile platforms, ushering in the next era of entry-level and mid-tier device performance. Both chipsets focus on GPU improvements, with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 supporting 90 FPS gameplay for the first time. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset is more well-rounded, … Read More “New midrange Snapdragon chips offer better gaming performance” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google surprised the tech world last year when it announced that Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series would support Apple’s AirDrop feature. This meant Pixel 10 owners and iPhone users could natively share files with each other. This functionality has since arrived on the Pixel 9 series and several … Read More “Your Pixel 8 phone is almost ready for AirDrop support” »
