Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A few months ago, I wrote about a few of the things that I wanted Google to steal from Safari and add to Chrome. It’s no big deal, I figured. We voice opinions all the time, and they don’t usually go very far beyond having strangers on the internet agree … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google may finally add a double-tap gesture to turn off the screen on Pixel phones, a common feature available on competitor devices. Evidence for this lock screen gesture appeared in the latest Android 16 beta, and it functions as expected, though it’s not yet enabled for users. The official … Read more
Google Pixel phones are well-liked because of their distinctive software. Artificial intelligence-driven tools simplify mundane tasks like calls and picture taking. Pixel phones, however, do not have some obvious features that users of other brands would want. One such feature that Pixel phones do not have is a double tap-to-sleep feature. Google Pixel Phones May … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Privacy Space is coming to Nothing OS on the Phone 3a. Users will be able to access the feature by swiping right while in the app drawer. You can set separate passwords for Privacy Space and the App Locker. The recently launched Nothing Phone 3a is getting an … Read more
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy S23 devices in the US are beginning to get the One UI 7 update. The rollout appears to be starting with devices connected to smaller carriers. The Galaxy S23 FE is not included in the rollout. Samsung is still in the process of rolling out One UI 7 … Read more
I thought it was just me, a non-native English speaker, who loved watching everything with subtitles on. But clearly, it’s not. Based on a recent survey, more than 50% of US viewers watch content with the subtitles on. And there are many reasons why. Sometimes you want to watch something on a low volume in … Read more
Meta is finally acknowledging that Facebook’s feed is filled with too many spammy posts. In an update, the company says it plans to start “cracking down” on some of the worst offenders. “Facebook Feed doesn’t always serve up fresh, engaging posts that you consistently enjoy,” the company writes. “We’re working on it.” Specifically, Meta says … Read more
The search for young Haymitch Abernathy in Lionsgate’s film adaptation of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is over. Joseph Zada (East of Eden) will be playing the young version of the character previously portrayed by Woody Harrelson. As fans will know, Haymitch was the last winner from District 12 before his mentee Katniss … Read more
The $449 Switch 2 hits storefronts on June 5, with pre-orders going live even sooner: midnight, April 24. Nintendo has revealed exciting information about the Switch 2 that I experienced firsthand. Yes, I’ve held it, played several launch games, and poked and prodded at the new Joy-Con controllers. My early thoughts? The Switch 2 has … Read more
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has resumed the One UI 7 update. Users in Africa, the US, and several other locales have reported that they received the new software. Some Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 owners on T-Mobile are apparently receiving One UI 7 as well. Samsung started the stable … Read more