Apple ditches plan to launch iPhone subscription service
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple reportedly started working on an iPhone hardware subscription service in 2022 but has now canceled the project. The service would’ve enabled participants to rent the latest iPhone models for a reasonable monthly fee….
This phone can change color based on the seasons
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Realme has shown off the realme 14 Pro Plus phones. The phones offer a rear cover that changes color when the temperature drops below ~60 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s no word on pricing, availability, and…
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 makes Google Keep a system app you can’t uninstall
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR With Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is now a system app, meaning it cannot be uninstalled. You’ll still be able to disable the app, though, putting it in a dormant state. The…
EU pushes Apple to let third parties into its ecosystem
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR The EU is pressing Apple to open up its ecosystem by letting third parties access APIs and technologies currently exclusive to the iPhone. If the tech giant complies, features like AirDrop, AirPlay, and automatic…
Pixel throws a holiday jab at the iPhone in Google’s latest Christmas ad
TL;DR Google’s latest holiday ad shows a Pixel comforting an iPhone that’s feeling inadequate as a Christmas gift. The campaign throws shade at Apple for the lack of AI features on iPhones. Titled “Best Phones Forever,” the Google ad falls…
Samsung fires staff over leaks, but new S25 Plus and Ultra renders emerge anyway
TL;DR Reliable tipster Evan Blass has leaked fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra renders. The images show the design differences between the two upcoming Samsung flagships. Samsung has reportedly fired an employee over recently leaked hands-on images of the…
Honor’s silicon battery tech makes the Magic 7 Pro stand out even more
One of the biggest upgrades coming to 2025 phones is silicon-carbon batteries. These batteries still use a lithium-based cathode, but use a silicon carbide anode, unlocking a suite of advantages, including the ability to withstand extreme weather much better, and…
Android’s Cross Device Services just became available for another brand
What you need to know Cross Device Services were spotted on Nothing phones for the first time following a Google Play Services notification. They will help Nothing phones work better together with other Android phones, through features like Call Casting…
The Ember Travel Mug 2 Plus keeps your drink hot, and it’s $60 off
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I like to take my time drinking my coffee at home every morning, but that’s a luxury we can’t afford every day. Sometimes, we have to rush out of the house, and the best solution…
Gemini update brings 2.0 Flash Experimental model and Google Home, Photos extensions to iOS app
What you need to know The public build of the Gemini app for iOS is getting Gemini 2.0 Experimental models before the Android version. Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental hit the Gemini app in the Android beta channel earlier this week….