Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority The Google Contacts app could soon get a new feature that will make it easier to remove associated Google accounts. The feature is currently in development, but we’ve managed to enable it in the latest version of the app. Google is also working on a minor UI tweak for…

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Apple is reportedly increasing the order size for periscope lenses to be used in its upcoming iPhone 16 series. This expansion suggests that both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature a tetraprism 5x zoom lens. Previously, only the iPhone 15 Pro Max featured a…

Google has announced that it’s updating the default map style in the Google Maps Platform. The Google Maps Platform is composed of APIs and SDKs that let third-party websites, Android apps, and iOS apps integrate Google Maps. The new default map style will include the controversial revamped color palette that rolled out last year, but…

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Opinion post by Rita El Khoury I bought my first almost-smartphone — a Nokia 6610 — in 2002, and even back then, mobile phones had a wonderful, intuitive, simple technology to engage or disengage with them called a power button. When my Nokia was off, I pressed the power button…

I’ll admit it — I’ve given Motorola a tough time over the last year or so. I’ve questioned everything from its software partnerships to its cameras, and the only thing glowing about any of my recent Moto G reviews has been in a radioactive, steer-clear sense. And yet, Motorola can’t help but hold a strangely…

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A new report claims that the European price of the Samsung Galaxy Ring will be €449. This could translate to a US price of about $350-$400, higher than the initially expected $300. The Oura Ring, one of the most popular smart rings, starts at $299 in the US.…

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Detailed specifications of the OnePlus Pad 2 have leaked online. As previously rumored, the OnePlus Pad 2 is essentially the OnePlus Pad Pro from China. The tablet will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a bigger 12.1-inch LCD panel. The OnePlus Pad is still one of the…

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Update: July 6, 2024 (5 PM ET): We’ve updated our Galaxy Ring hub with the latest leaks, including a new leak about the ring’s European pricing. Original article: Samsung’s watches are among the best smartwatches in today’s market. Despite the line’s success, Samsung doesn’t appear ready to rest on…

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Opinion post by Robert Triggs “How much RAM does my phone need?” is a question I’ve asked myself numerous times over the past two decades. Our devices power through a memory barrier every few years, whether it’s the breakout of multi-tasking or the more recent advancement in high-end mobile gaming. While…

Credit: Beatbot Summer is here! And with rising temperatures comes the opportunity to open up your outdoor space, fire up the grill, and jump in the pool. What usually doesn’t show up in your summer photo album, though, is everything behind the scenes before the fun can actually begin. Pool cleaning and maintenance are particularly…

I probably sound like a broken record, but I like small phones. Give me one that fits comfortably in my pocket, and I’ll reach for it daily over a larger phone with more impressive cameras and a bigger battery. Unfortunately, many things we currently do on our phones are easier on larger displays — typing,…

It is widely accepted that competition breeds improvement, if not innovation. It’s difficult to excel without any examples, benchmarks, or comparisons. I know because I thought I was really good at drawing seahorses as a kid until I saw what a seahorse is supposed to look like. Luckily, wearable brands have plenty of existing products…