Android 16 could bring new functionality to three-button navigation
Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working to bring predictive back support to three-button navigation in Android 16. Predictive back lets you preview where the back button will take you. Currently, this feature only works with gesture navigation….
OnePlus Open 2 gives us a peek at just how thin it really is
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR OPPO shared an image teasing how thin the OnePlus Open (OPPO Find N3) is. The company’s CPO is claiming that the device will be the world’s thinnest flagship foldable. A launch is expected for…
Brace yourselves, the official reveal may finally happen this week
Curtis Joe / Android Authority TL;DR The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to get an official announcement on January 16, 2025. It’s claimed that the reveal will be followed up by a software showcase in late February or early March….
Samsung brings 50W wireless charging closer to reality- Android Authority
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s new power management chip will support wireless charging speeds up to 50W. The S2MIW06 chip aligns with the Qi2 standard, featuring magnetic alignment for faster and more reliable charging. The manufacturer is…
Google Voice conference call support could be making a return
Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Google Voice previously supported conference calling, but dropped it years ago. A new update to the Voice app adds a few references to conference calls, suggesting it might make a comeback. There’s still no…
Nothing shares big 2025 plans including the Phone 3 and a ‘landmark’ launch
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A leaked email allegedly from Carl Pei has surfaced online, detailing Nothing’s 2025 plans. The Nothing Phone 3 could launch with AI-driven features and a “redefined” user experience. It also references a “landmark”…
Android 16’s volume slider could look very different
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new design for Android’s volume slider and volume panel. The new design ditches the thick, pill-shaped sliders in favor of thinner, continuous sliders with handles. We don’t know when…
Samsung expands range of Galaxy Ring sizes and availability
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is introducing two new Galaxy Ring sizes. It is also expanding Galaxy Ring availability to 15 more countries. The Samsung Health app is getting new sleep and mindfulness features. If you’ve been wanting…
YouTube TV users say this missing feature spoils live streaming
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Reddit users have highlighted an issue with YouTube TV when watching live sports on a smart TV. The thread points out that, once behind the live coverage, fast-forwarding doesn’t quite return to the live…
Here’s a demo of Gemini Live’s upcoming file upload feature
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on extending Gemini Advanced’s file upload feature to Gemini Live. In the future, users will be able to upload files and have free-flowing conversations with Gemini Live about them. Gemini…