New Gemini feature likely to make finding things in a PDF a lot easier
What you need to know Google appears to be rolling out “Ask about this PDF” feature for Gemini Advanced users. The feature initially announced at Google IO is now official for Gemini Advanced users running Android 15. It allows users…
2025 could be very different for Google and Samsung — here’s why
Google and Samsung had very different years in 2024. Google soared to the top, managing to have one of its largest lineup of devices launch in the fall and a successful year with expanding Gemini. On the other hand, Samsung…
OnePlus Watch 3 leaked render and features point to a solid Android watch upgrade
TL;DR The OnePlus Watch 3 is rumored to have a rotary dial, an updated HR sensor with ECG, and smaller bezels. It could also come with the Snapdragon W5 processor, Wear OS and RTOS, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a…
The ROG Ally just got a 2x fps boost — Here’s how to turn it on
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR AFMF 2 is now available on the ASUS ROG Ally, boosting fps on most games. The updated interpolation technology adds frames to increase smoothness with reduced latency. FSR 3 is still the preferred method…
Don’t expect the OnePlus Open 2 to launch before this date
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The OPPO Find N5, which will likely be the OnePlus Open 2 outside China, will reportedly launch after the Chinese New Year. That means you shouldn’t expect a launch before January 29, 2025. The…
A native Star Fox 64 port just barrel-rolled onto PC
TL;DR The Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64 has been decompiled and ported to PC. The project, called Starship, supports widescreen output, up to 360fps, enhanced graphics, cheats, and more. This is the third project from Harbour Masters 64, after…
AT&T hopes you’ll throw out your dumb landline for this one powered by a mobile network
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T plans to retire its copper landline network by 2029, transitioning customers to the digital AT&T Phone-Advanced service. Phone-Advanced offers spam call blocking, compatibility with home alarms and fax machines, 24-hour battery backup, and…
Google proposes alternatives to selling Chrome and Android
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome and make significant changes to Android to address its search monopoly. Google is proposing alternative remedies that offer more flexibility to browser and device makers. Remedies proposed…
Popular Honey extension caught scamming users and YouTubers
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The PayPal Honey extension has been caught stealthily replacing YouTubers’ affiliate revenue cookies with its own. Despite directing customers to the products, creators get nothing, as PayPal Inc. poaches the commission. The Honey extension…
The Dimensity 8400 is MediaTek’s first mid-range chip to go all-in on big CPU cores
What you need to know The Dimensity 8400 is shaking up mid-range phones with its “All Big Core” design, ditching the usual “little” cores for eight powerful Arm Cortex-A725 cores. It delivers a 41% boost in multi-core performance and cuts…