Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is introducing rounded-square icons for RCS business chats to distinguish them from the circular icons used for personal conversations. Verified business agents will now display a checkmark, while the legacy shield icon is being replaced by a detailed profile page. These visual updates are designed to help users … Read More “Google Messages is making it easier to spot RCS marketing spam” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Some iPhone 17 users report their phones don’t turn on immediately after fully draining, with multiple cases surfacing online. There’s no official fix yet, but leaving the phone on charge longer or using MagSafe or wired charging has helped some users. The issue appears to be software-related, meaning a … Read More “iPhone 17 won’t turn on after dying? Try this workaround” »
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR AYANEO has announced that it’ll implement price increases across “most” of its handhelds. This news follows a round of price increases announced earlier this month. Retroid and AYN have also revealed handheld price hikes in recent months. RAM and storage prices have spiked in recent months due to AI … Read More “More AYANEO handhelds are getting price hikes as RAM crisis continues” »
T-Mobile teamed up with Starlink for its T-Satellite service, which brings satellite connectivity to any modern smartphone. The company has since announced a new 5G business plan that uses Starlink for backup internet connectivity. But what about the prospect of a Starlink MVNO? T-Mobile CEO Srinivasan Gopalan poured cold water on the prospect of a … Read More “T-Mobile just killed your hopes for this MVNO dream team” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The US Department of Defense is reportedly tapping Gemini for classified projects with minimal restrictions from Google. The deal allows the Pentagon to use Gemini for “any lawful government purpose.” Inside Google, backlash is building again, with hundreds of employees warning about real-world harm from AI misuse. The US … Read More “Google and the Pentagon strike a deal for classified work” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Xiaomi 17T series has comprehensively leaked online, including specs and pricing. The Xiaomi 17T Pro stands out thanks to wireless charging support, a Dimensity 9500 chipset, and a 144Hz OLED screen. Expect the standard phone to cost €100 more than last year’s model, while the Pro model could … Read More “New leak suggests these upcoming flagship killers will only kill your wallet” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Exynos 2700 processor will feature the processor sitting side-by-side with the DRAM. This should enable improved thermal performance, which should lead to better sustained performance and cooler temperatures. This follows the Exynos 2600’s use of a Heat Path Block to reduce heating. The Samsung Exynos 2600 … Read More “The Galaxy S27’s chip could be much cooler thanks to this fundamental change” »
TL;DR In a rare move, Samsung is pushing a second security update for the same month. New build numbers confirm these aren’t duplicate updates but fresh releases. The Galaxy S26 series moves to AZDG, while the Galaxy S25 lineup jumps to BZCL. Samsung normally sticks to one security patch each month, then on to the … Read More “Samsung just dropped a second April update for your Galaxy phone” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority The notification system is a core part of the Android experience. Without my phone pinging me about a new message, the latest duck reel, or a juicy new sales promotion, I’ll more than likely miss it all. When I do miss these, or accidentally swipe them away, I can rely … Read More “Survey says many readers use this Android notification feature, but not everyone trusts it” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is testing a conversational AI tool called Ask YouTube. Instead of just video lists, you get summaries, key points, timestamps, and curated clips in one view. The feature is limited to US-based YouTube Premium users (18+) and runs as a test until June 8. YouTube search has looked … Read More “YouTube is testing a chat-style search that cuts the scrolling” »
