Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s recent update introduces Live Updates for flights. It lets you track your flight’s progress directly from your phone’s home or lock screen. The feature should also help you track trains and other live events. Google is expanding support for Android’s Live Updates to the Wallet app. 9to5Google … Read More “Google Wallet now lets you track flights from the lock screen, here’s what it looks like” »
TL;DR OnePlus has soft-launched the Watch 4 on its website, confirming a titanium alloy build and a 47mm LTPO OLED display capable of 3,000 nits peak brightness. The OnePlus Watch 4 debuts with Oxygen OS Watch 8, based on Wear OS 6, and features Gemini integration out of the box. The Watch 4 retains the … Read More “OnePlus Watch 4 makes a surprise debut with Wear OS 6.0” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Apple recently requested internal data from Samsung to prove that iPhone users can easily switch to Android. The DOJ says Apple waited too long to request Samsung’s data, even though it knew the company was central to the case. It warns that the international process to get internal Samsung … Read More “Do iPhone users really switch to Android? DOJ says Apple may be too late to prove it” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR A leak may have provided our first look at the design of the Galaxy Buds Able. Samsung’s new earbuds appear to have a clip-like, open-ear design. Earlier this month, Android Authority discovered a reference to an unannounced Samsung device, listed as the Galaxy Buds Able. Days later, more evidence … Read More “Samsung’s unannounced earbuds have a design you might not expect” »
TL;DR Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026. John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will be Cook’s replacement. Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. Tim Cook has long served as Apple’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Steve Jobs back in 2011. … Read More “Apple’s long-time CEO is stepping down: Here’s who’s replacing Tim Cook” »
TL;DR Google has announced new face touch-up tools for Photos. The tools can adjust various aspects of the face, such as smoothing skin, removing blemishes, brightening eyes, and whitening teeth. They’re gradually rolling out globally on Android devices with 4GB RAM and Android 9 or later. Google has an interesting way of selling its latest … Read More “Google Photos is rolling out its long-awaited face touch-up tools” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority One of the principal goals of Google Pixel updates is to fix things, so it can be doubly frustrating when an update makes your Android experience worse. Battery life seems to be the latest sore point. Last week, we noticed growing complaints from Pixel owners who said their phone battery … Read More “Survey confirms Pixel battery drain issue, and Google is on it” »
TL;DR The Motorola Razr 2026 has fully leaked, revealing a familiar design with upgrades like a newer Dimensity chip and a larger 4,800mAh battery. The phone keeps its 6.9-inch inner display and 3.6-inch cover screen. It’s expected to launch on April 29 alongside the wider Razr lineup, with availability tipped for May 21 The listing … Read More “Massive Motorola Razr 2026 leak leaves nothing to the imagination” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Motorola has confirmed an April 29 launch for the new Razr family. The company is now teasing the announcement on social media, with a clip showing the new flip Razrs in three distinct finishes. Moto is expected to launch the standard Razr 2026, the Razr Plus 2026, and the … Read More “Motorola confirms launch date for new Razr family” »
TL;DR The so-called Google Fitbit Air is expected to cost around $99. Color options and band designs for the screenless fitness band have also leaked. Combined with a Fitbit Premium subscription, the Fitbit Air could end up being cheaper than WHOOP’s athlete-favorite wearable. Google’s upcoming screenless fitness band, reportedly called the Fitbit Air, could launch … Read More “Google Fitbit Air leak suggests it could whoop WHOOP on price” »
