Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority We have managed to manually activate offline device lock for Android phones. Google announced this feature (and other new security features) at Google I/O. The theft detection feature will only lock the device twice per day. Google announced it would roll out new theft protection features for Pixel phones…

Credit: nubia REDMAGIC The new REDMAGIC 9S Pro is the first non-Samsung phone to feature the overclocked version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The gaming phone packs an active cooling fan and a massive 6,500mAh battery. The device is currently available in China but will make its way to other markets on July…

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority OnePlus is holding an event on July 16 where it will likely launch the Nord 4. A new leak may have revealed that the Nord 4 will have a metal and glass unibody. The phone is said to run on a Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chip. OnePlus…

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Update: June 3, 2024 (5:03 PM ET): Spotify has confirmed that this issue has been resolved, and affected Pixel users should now be able to play songs without experiencing a boot loop. If the problem persists on your device, Spotify recommends restarting the app. Original article: July 2, 2024…

Every year, Samsung holds a couple of Galaxy Unpacked events where it unveils its latest and greatest gadgets. It seems so long ago now, but the first showcase for this year happened back in January. Now, we’re headed straight for the second conference, and it will be here before you know it. Although Samsung is…

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Leaked promo material has revealed key details about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Z Fold 6 features incremental upgrades like a brighter display and new software features but retains the same camera setup and battery. Z Flip 6 gets more substantial improvements, including a larger…

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung is reportedly working on a new cooling solution for future Exynos smartphone processors. This packaging tech is apparently derived from PCs and servers and sees a type of heatsink attached to the top of the processor. Work on the tech could be completed by Q4 2024, suggesting the…

Credit: X/OnePlus Club A leaked promotional image has revealed the upcoming OnePlus Nord 4. The device has a two-tone back panel finish reminiscent of classic Google Pixel models. OnePlus is expected to announce the phone during an event on July 16. OnePlus is gearing up for another launch event, where it’s expected to unveil the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y45B-BeFdMU Should you buy the Cyrill Cecile for Google Pixel 8a? Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority When it comes to more stylish or feminine cases for the Google Pixel 8a, your options are pretty bleak. Either you’re going to pay a fortune for a designer case or get a cheaply printed clear TPU case…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfwHgKYUWns Google Pixels haven’t always been perfect, occasionally suffering fundamental issues that persist throughout several generations. Some of the best-known examples included the use of outdated camera sensors, lack of ultrawide cameras, no uniform bezels, and extremely slow charging speeds. Thankfully, Google eventually addressed all of those examples. The Pixel 9 series is set to…

Credit: X/CMF by Nothing Like the CMF Phone 1, CMF by Nothing’s upcoming smartwatch will feature a unique customization solution. The brand has confirmed that the CMF Watch Pro 2 will support interchangeable bezels. At a time when most OEMs limit customizations to software, Nothing’s sub-brand CMF feels like a breath of fresh air. We…

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Android 15 introduced a new API to facilitate end-to-end encryption in apps. The Contact Keys Manager API gives users a centralized way to manage and verify their contacts’ public keys. The latest Google Play Services beta update contains hints that showcase how this Contact Keys feature will work. Apple…