Does your carrier support RCS? More than likely yes, actually
For years Google has been pushing RCS as a new replacement for SMS, the current messaging standard. There are many reasons why RCS is superior including support for higher resolution images and video, bigger file sizes, send/receive notifications, and much…
YouTube Music might soon give you a new way to share your favorite songs (APK teardown)
Adam Birney / Android Authority Playing music with earbuds TL;DR Hints in the YouTube Music app suggest that it might soon add a lyrics share feature. The feature could let users select lyrics and share them as images along with…
OnePlus sales plummet in Indian markets as Pixel reigns
What you need to know A Canalys report shows the performance of Android in India’s premium market, which also highlights changes for two notable OEMs. For OnePlus, the Chinese company saw a drastic drop in sales performance while Google started…
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 debut in a new color with notable upgrades
What you need to know OnePlus Buds Pro 3 in new blue color announced alongside the OnePlus 13 series. They still retail at $179, and the new color is to complement the OnePlus 13’s blue hue. Alongside the new colors,…
Google’s latest update makes the Fitbit app unusable for me
While I no longer wear Fitbit’s products, I still use the app quite regularly, and subscribe to Fitbit Premium for guided workouts. One of my most-used features is the ability to cast content to my Shield TV Pro, but a…
The best OnePlus 13 deals of January 2025 (so far)
The wait is over: the OnePlus 13 is finally getting its global release today, and I’m dropping all of the best deals from across the web into this guide. Whether you’re curious about specs or looking to place your order…
Google Home API preview wants to super-charge smart home apps
TL;DR Google announced its Home API at I/O last year. After limited early testing, the API is now opening to developers at large. Home API access promises to let devs code advanced automations reaching across device types. Smart home devices…
Google Home APIs and runtime are now entering public developer beta
What you need to know Google Home APIs and the Home runtime are now available for all Android developers to use in beta. These tools streamline app control, smart home device onboarding, and Matter support. Eve, Nanoleaf, and LG have…
Lenovo’s CES 2025 showing includes a self-charging keyboard and a Swiss army knife of mouses
Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR Lenovo has introduced a bunch of cool PC accessories at CES 2025, including a multipurpose mouse and a self-charging keyboard. The company also showcased a concept AI Travel Set that includes a pendant, a…
Steam OS-powered Steam Deck rival
The Steam Deck is arguably the best PC-based handheld right now, and a big reason for that is the Steam OS platform. Unfortunately, those looking for another handheld with Steam OS have to resort to using unofficial versions of the platform….