Samsung killed my favorite S Pen feature and hoped no one would notice
At the latest Galaxy Unpacked, the screens were all about Galaxy AI, and the executives kept going on about how efficient the new Snapdragon chip is. The whole thing came...
These are my tech EDC essentials — and they’re discounted right now
As someone who tests gadgets, I have plenty of tech gear on hand. That list includes latest foldables like the Find N6, the innovative Huawei Mate XT tri-fold, or just...
New tricks and familiar limitations
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bring some welcome aesthetic improvements and new software additions. Ecosystem restrictions mean these aren't ideal for all Android users, but if you've got a Samsung...
Android 17 Beta 3 rolls out to Pixel devices
Android 17's stable build is still a few weeks away, but the operating system's (OS) latest beta offers an experience that's close enough. Google just began rolling out Android 17...
The best 4-bay starter Plex NAS is somehow down to an all-time low — this deal won’t last
There's a decent amount of choice if you want to get started with local storage. If anything, now is the best time to start with a NAS server; it gives...
Samsung phones get major Linux Terminal upgrades thanks to One UI 8.5
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR One UI 8.5 has introduced a few upgrades to the Linux Terminal feature. These upgrades include support for graphical apps and expanded storage access....
Gemini takes on ChatGPT and Claude with a major switching upgrade
Google has been rapidly improving Gemini, rolling out useful new features almost every other week. If you have been in the Claude or ChatGPT camp and wanted to switch to...
This one’s for you, Galaxy S24: Samsung drops its One UI 8.5 beta on past-gen Galaxy devices
What you need to knowSamsung announced that it's rolling out access for its One UI 8.5 beta for several past-gen models, such as the Galaxy S24 and S24 FE.Beta access...
Google is testing a new ‘Priority Charging’ feature for Android 17
Taylor Kerns / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android 17 Beta 3 includes hidden code for a new “Priority Charging” feature that pauses background activity to speed up charging. The feature recommends using...
One UI 9 will completely transform some of Samsung’s biggest features
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update was launched on the Galaxy S26 series, and it has also been slowly finding its way to other devices through the brand's own beta program....