Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak claims the foldable could get an improved hinge and lose a few grams of weight. The tipster also claims Samsung may achieve a crease-free display for the Flip 8. While the leak sounds promising, the leaker does not have a great record, … Read More “This Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak sounds almost too good to be true” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has released a new teaser featuring the Pokémon Flaaffy. Flaaffy was previously used to tease the Ear Open. This teaser may suggest that a new color of the Ear Open is coming. If you follow London-based phone maker Nothing closely, then you’re probably aware that it often … Read More “Nothing’s latest cryptic teaser could be hinting at a new version of the Ear Open” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite service now supports satellite roaming in Canada and New Zealand. The change adds basic off-grid backup coverage, but it still needs a compatible phone and a clear view of the sky. The expanded agreements involve Rogers in Canada and One NZ, with customers of those providers … Read More “T-Mobile off-grid satellite coverage now works beyond the US” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google launched Binary Transparency as an initiative to verify the integrity of Pixel firmware. The program is now being expanded to cover Google’s own Android apps and Mainline updates. A publicly auditable, blockchain-like record keeps track of Google-approved releases. All of us want to keep the data on our … Read More “Google introduces Binary Transparency for its Android apps” »
If you’ve been on the fence about getting a Galaxy Watch, you may want to consider picking one up in the next couple of months. Samsung is currently running a new promotion. The deal will net you a free smart scale along with your Galaxy Watch purchase. Samsung has announced that it is teaming up … Read More “Samsung is gifting free smart scales with your Galaxy Watch purchase” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has revealed a ton of Tensor G6 specs, giving us an idea of what to expect from the Pixel 11 series. The leak points to a more powerful CPU but a potentially downgraded GPU. It also looks like we’ll get a new security chip, modem, image … Read More “New Tensor G6 leak has good and bad news for Pixel 11 series” »
TL;DR Google’s been preparing a new “Pixel Glow” notification system for the Pixel 11 series. Now a new leak claims that Pixel 11 Pro models could drop the infrared thermometer in favor of an RGB LED array. While smaller than the Nothing Glyph display, Google’s system could enable similar interactions. With May now upon us, … Read More “Pixel 11 Pro leak details RGB LED array replacing IR thermometer” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The specifications of Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL have leaked. The Pro phones are said to feature improved cameras, brighter displays, but smaller batteries. The Pixel 11 Pro and XL, along with other phones in the series, are also likely to feature a small … Read More “Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL leak with improved cameras and ‘Pixel Glow’ RGB LEDs” »
Tech Team / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify could soon get a highly requested feature. A string of code found in the app suggests you may soon be able to control the playback speed of music. Spotify already offers playback speed control for podcasts. Earlier this morning, we revealed that Spotify is testing a “Bulk Redownload” … Read More “This popular Spotify podcast feature may soon be available for music as well” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s advanced IR Face Unlock, known as “Project Toscana,” may not debut on the Pixel 11 series in 2026 as previously leaked. A new leak suggests the feature, which aims to rival the speed of Apple’s Face ID, is simply not ready for release yet. While internal UX testing … Read More “The Pixel 11 may not get the Face ID competitor we were expecting” »
