New Android Switch update keeps burst photos during iOS transfer
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has updated the Android Switch app to make moving burst photos from iOS to Pixel devices easier. Unless there are mapping issues, the full set of burst photos will be placed in a…
Zelle and America’s biggest banks are being sued for putting your funds at risk
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The CFPB has filed a lawsuit against Zelle and three major US banks, alleging that they failed to adequately protect consumers from fraud. The lawsuit claims that these financial institutions rushed Zelle to market…
Google might gift Chrome enhanced AI detection for scams and data siphons
What you need to know A recent Chrome Canary flag highlights Google’s work to craft an AI-backed scam detection feature for the browser. Its description states the feature will leverage its on-device LLM to scan a website for any potential…
Do prepaid carriers have domestic roaming? Surprisingly, yes, some do.
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Over the years, I’ve heard many misconceptions about prepaid carriers — claims such as you can’t get device protection, all prepaid plans are slower than postpaid, or that they lack roaming. While there is a…
Google Photos plans to bring a quicker editing mode to its share menu
What you need to know Google Photos is reportedly working on a “Quick Edits” feature that gives users a small assortment of editing tools before sharing. A tipster states that the Quick Edits menu offers a way to “Enhance” a…
Google should look to Microsoft if the Pixel Laptop comes to fruition
Beyond the Alphabet (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View. Ever since the rumors began swirling about…
Here’s what Play Store game achievements will look like
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store will soon show gaming achievements on game listings. Google Play Games — which is a separate app — has achievements, but soon, you’ll be able to see them right from…
Galaxy S25 case leak indicates wireless charging upgrade
TL;DR A leaker has posted an image of a Spigen case for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on X. If real, it reveals that the case includes a magnetic element for MagSafe-style wireless charging. This would support other leaks that…
Check out Google’s latest WIP Play Store UI tweaks
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Play Store shows evidence of work in progress on a few new visual changes. Wavy progress bars, blue review stars, font changes, and new warning messages could be on the way. Right now,…
The OnePlus 13R’s chip is now confirmed thanks to an early Amazon listing
What you need to know The OnePlus 13R will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, according to an early Amazon India listing. While not Qualcomm’s newest processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is fast and was…