More Android phones can now start using Google’s version of Apple Handoff
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is expanding the rollout of cross-device services to more Android phones. The feature allows Android phones and tablets to talk to each other and collaborate if they are using the same Google account….
OPPO tones down SuperVOOC fast charging (and is better for it)
Robert Triggs / Android Authority SuperVOOC was once one of the fastest charging options in the smartphone space, but playing around with the latest iteration in the new OPPO Find X8 Pro feels comparatively slow. The flagship takes 50 minutes…
Samsung users can get three-months of Peacock free from the Galaxy Store
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Peacock app is now available on the Galaxy Store. Galaxy users can get a three-month Peacock subscription. The offer applies to new customers only. We don’t talk about Samsung’s Galaxy Store much, and…
Got a Samsung phone? Watch exclusive Squid Game season 2 sneak peek!
TL;DR Samsung users can get an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2. Downloading the Netflix app from the Galaxy Store will provide access to the clip. The Netflix app was added to the Galaxy Store earlier this year. From…
Leaked Unpacked Event teaser image reveals Galaxy S25 series launch for next month
What you need to know Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra might launch on January 22, 2025. While Samsung has not officially revealed the launch date, a leaked teaser image hints at the anticipated launch date….
Here’s how much Switch and Steam Deck you played this year
Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Two year-end features reveal your handheld game time: Valve’s Steam Replay and the Nintendo Switch Year in Review. Both provide stats and insights into your handheld gaming habits in 2024. Xbox and PlayStation have…
Oura’s 2024 Year in Review praises Kiwis and Scandinavia, roasts the U.S. lifestyle
What you need to know Oura released its 2024 Year in Review report highlighting Oura Ring users’ Global Community Data. New Zealand retained its 2023 crown for the country with the best sleep scores, followed by Australia and Sweden. The…
ChatGPT now has a phone number, and calling is free
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI now offers a phone number that people from the US and Canada can call to converse with ChatGPT for free. While the service works with any US or Canadian phone number, each caller…
Updated Gemini app on iOS just ran laps around Apple Intelligence
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR An update to the Gemini app on iOS brings many new features to Apple devices. This includes access to the 2.0 Flash Experimental model, as well as support for Home and Photos integrations. The…
The OPPO Find X8 Pro is an Ultra Android flagship in all but name
If you disregard the gimmicks and minor flaws, the OPPO Find X8 Pro is another solid Android flagship with reliable imaging results, sprightly performance, and a roomy battery. If you don’t mind paying up, it’s the perfect device for those…