Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung recently updated Enhance-X, its powerful photo and video editing app, with additional features. However, the app has been causing trouble for users, who are either unable to update it or experience crashes after updating. The issues aren’t widespread but come from different parts of the world. Samsung offers … Read More “Samsung’s powerful photo editing app is acting wonky for some users. Are you affected?” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Users on underpowered devices, like Android Go, have not been forced to move to Gemini yet. Now Assistant Go is preparing a new deprecation message that could signal a transition to Gemini. It’s yet unclear exactly how Gemini’s minimum system requirements may be changing. Gemini is the future of … Read More “Google could be getting Gemini ready for Android Go” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR OPPO has launched the Find X9 Ultra globally with top-tier camera specifications and a €1,699 (~$2,000) price tag. The Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 200MP 3x telephoto camera, a 50MP 10x telephoto camera, a multispectral sensor, and a 50MP front camera. … Read More “OPPO Find X9 Ultra launch completes the ‘Holy Trinity’ of Ultra camera phones” »
TL;DR Optoma has announced the HCPro-5400, a 4K triple RGB laser projector The high-end projector is rated at 5,000 lumens and supports Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, and HDR10+. It is priced at $7,999 with expected availability later this week. Optoma has announced the HCPro-5400, its newest high-end home cinema projector that taps into two familiar … Read More “This $8,000 projector is betting cinephiles will pay for brightness” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Early sales of the Galaxy S26 series are reportedly 29% higher in the US than early sales of the Galaxy S25 range. The Galaxy S26 Ultra accounted for 71% of early sales in the market, compared to 61% for the S25 Ultra a year ago. The news comes despite … Read More “The Galaxy S26 series is outselling the Galaxy S25 in US, and it’s not a small margin” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority There are loads of options for Android keyboards out there, from the default apps provided by your phone’s manufacturer to open-source, privacy-respecting options to what many believe is the current standard, Gboard. But one solution that’s regularly mentioned, especially by Samsung users, is Samsung Keyboard. The default Samsung typing experience … Read More “Survey shows Samsung Keyboard is broadly disliked, yet most users haven’t switched” »
TL;DR Samsung is bringing Galaxy S26 AI features to older flagships via the One UI 8.5 beta. The rollout covers a wide range of devices, including S24 series, Fold 6, Flip 6, Fold 7, Flip 7, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. New AI tools include Call Screening with live transcripts, Creative Studio for generative … Read More “Samsung expands the best Galaxy S26 features to older phones- Android Authority” »
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Until recently, we knew Samsung was preparing two smart glasses for launch this year. However, we’ve now discovered a third device that could also arrive, and it’s not the first time we’re hearing about it. Codenamed “Haean,” this headset was originally rumored to launch last year, but has reappeared … Read More “Then there were three: Samsung may have a third pair of XR glasses on the way” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google is giving away free Pixel Watch 3 smartwatches to some Google Fi subscribers. The promotion doesn’t seem to be available for everyone, though, as some users are only seeing discounts. The only major catch is that you need to remain with Google Fi for 24 months. The Pixel … Read More “Google Fi subscriber? You might be eligible for a free Pixel Watch 3.” »
TL;DR Sony has accidentally revealed a new “1000X THE Collexion” headphone with model number “WH-1000XX” via its own websites. This might be a limited-edition model and is expected to launch on May 19 at a steep €629 price tag. Previous leaks hint at a premium build, WH-1000XM6-level noise cancelation, and two colorways. Sony seems to … Read More “Sony may have just leaked its own 10th anniversary WH-1000XX headphones” »
