TL;DR Fairphone will officially retire the Fairphone 3 in August 2026, ending software updates for the device. Murena will extend its life by 2 more years via /e/OS, delivering continued security updates, stability fixes, and privacy-focused features like tracker blocking and Advanced Privacy. Users can switch to /e/OS for free using official installation guides from … Read More “Fairphone ends support for this phone, but updates will continue” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR According to several redditors, Walmart is phasing out the use of Straight Talk reps in store. Going forward that means the best sales and promotions will likely only be found via Straight Talk’s website. You’ll still be able to activate Straight Talk devices but using third-party partners, which means … Read More “Straight Talk’s already mixed customer service may be getting worse” »
TL;DR The ANBERNIC RG Rotate will release on May 11 at 6:00 AM ET. The handheld will feature a Unisoc Tiger T618 Octa-core CPU, Mali G52 GPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 2,000mAh battery. The Polar Black and Aurora Silver models will cost $87.99 and $107.99, respectively. Since mid-March, ANBERNIC has been teasing … Read More “Here’s when you’ll be able to get ANBERNIC’s next handheld” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is reportedly planning to overhaul its fiber home internet plans, potentially introducing a new 300Mbps entry-level plan for $45/month. The reshuffle may involve removing the 500Mbps “middle ground” plan and reducing the 1Gbps plan price to $60/month. New plans might no longer include the five-year price guarantee, potentially … Read More “T-Mobile Fiber plans could get a cheaper tier, but with a major catch” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could reportedly drop the 3x telephoto camera, with tipster Ice Universe claiming a “100% probability,” although this remains an unverified leak for now. The device could also bring a broader camera overhaul, including a next-gen ultrawide sensor, an upgraded main camera, a refreshed selfie … Read More “Galaxy S27 Ultra could reportedly ditch the 3x telephoto camera” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now “open” to putting ads in the standalone Gemini app. Google exec Philipp Schindler says ad formats from AI Mode could carry over to Gemini. The Gemini app has long been a refuge from the constant clutter of the modern web. There were no banners or sponsored … Read More “Gemini’s clean chat interface may not stay ad-free for long” »
TL;DR We discovered that Google is working on a way to let you stop or dismiss alarms via your Android Auto screen. Android Auto doesn’t currently let you stop or dismiss alarms via the car display, forcing you to use your phone. Android Auto is a convenient way to use your phone in the car, … Read More “Android Auto doesn’t let you dismiss alarms, but Google is working on a solution” »
TL;DR Samsung is allegedly working on low-end, mid-range, and flagship Galaxy Book laptops powered by Google’s new Aluminium OS. The devices are said to be running One UI 9 based on Android 17, featuring Galaxy AI and an enhanced version of Samsung DeX. Speculatively, an official announcement could arrive as early as Google I/O 2026, … Read More “Samsung could bring Android-based Aluminium OS to Galaxy Books” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube’s Premium subscribers are increasing at a faster rate than ever. The revenue from YouTube Premium has surpassed that from ads on the platform. It appears that YouTube’s strife against ad blockers is finally paying off. YouTube has been toiling hard to keep freeloaders away by inventing new ways … Read More “YouTube Premium is quietly winning the war against ad blockers” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has been preparing for a “Gemini App UX 2.0” refresh that introduces a more vibrant look and animated gradient backgrounds. A new retail demo video reveals a new glow animation and updated weather icons specifically for Gemini on Wear OS. These features are not yet available and may … Read More “Gemini for Wear OS could also be getting a glow-up soon” »
