Android 16 DP2 has some new emoji to try out
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google just released Android 16 DP2, and it includes support for 7 new emoji. The new emoji include a face with bags under the eyes, a fingerprint, a harp, and more. These 7…
Samsung is using the Qi2 Galaxy S25 case to buy itself time
Gadget Weekly (Image credit: Android Central) Join Namerah Saud Fatmi as she explores the cool, quirky, and sometimes downright odd world of smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys every week. The cat’s out of the bag with the latest…
Nintendo Switch 2 mock-up gets compared to original in new hands-on video
TL;DR A YouTuber appears to have gotten their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 dummy unit. The dummy unit seems to match what was revealed in recent leaks. There are a few notable changes like the addition of a “C”…
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is here with battery life and performance upgrades
What you need to know Google has released the second Android 16 developer preview just a month after the first, signaling a faster rollout for Android 16, with the stable version coming in Q2 2025. The update brings smoother app…
An Android phone maker just topped Apple in wearables (and it’s not Samsung)
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR According to the latest IDC data, global shipments of wrist-worn devices dipped slightly compared to last year. HUAWEI has overtaken Apple to become the top brand in overall wrist-worn shipments. While smartwatch shipments have…
Cloud search for photo picker, and more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released the second Android 16 developer preview today. The new software lays the foundation for cloud search in the photo picker and much more. Android 16 DP2 is only available on Pixel…
T-Mobile customers can register now to test its upcoming satellite service with Starlink
What you need to know T-Mobile announces that its customers can start registering today (Dec 18) for its satellite service with Starlink. The beta is “open and free” for its postpaid voice customers with a “compatible device.” T-Mobile states the…
All Samsung Galaxy S25 colors leak, seem fun this year
TL;DR Reliable leaker Evan Blass has posted lists of what he says are all Samsung Galaxy S25 colors. As expected, the Galaxy S25 Ultra gets its own “Titanium” colors, while the vanilla and Plus models get similar but slightly different…
Homey Pro Mini launches with lower price tag, trimmed features
TL;DR Athom, maker of the Homey ecosystem of smart home tools, is launching a new Homey Pro Mini. It has the core functionality of the standard Homey Pro but trims things out to bring down the cost to just $199….
T-Mobile badly wants everyone to use its new T-Life app
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR It appears that leaders at T-Mobile are pressuring employees to download and set up the T-Life app on customers’ phones. The carrier has recently revealed that the app is on track for 40 million…