Nothing further expands its Android 15 update to Phone 2a Plus
What you need to know Nothing OS 3.0 comes to Phone 2a Plus with a bunch of new features. The prominent ones include Shared Widgets and lock screen customizations. The update also includes a December 2024 security patch and a…
HDMI 2.2 is here, but you’ll need a new cable
TL;DR HDMI 2.2 is here, introducing higher 96Gbps bandwidth, HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology, and support for higher resolutions and refresh rates. There’s also a new Latency Indication Protocol for improving audio and video synchronization with audio-video receivers or soundbars….
iPhone 17 could take design inspiration from the original model
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The iPhone 17 is rumored to retire the straight edges in favor of round ones. The leaker claims Apple has adopted a new manufacturing process that changes how the glass back bonds with the…
One UI 7 beta 3 starts rolling out for Galaxy S24 series
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is rolling out One UI 7 beta 3 for Galaxy S24 series users already enrolled in the beta program. The update brings several improvements, including fixes for game booster and lock screen issues….
HMD is challenging Motorola with its own OffGrid satellite gadget
What you need to know The HMD OffGrid satellite accessory supports 2-way SMS messaging, live tracking, check-in messages, and SOS requests through an Android or iOS phone. It supports coverage in North America, Europe, and Austalia/ New Zealand. It costs…
HMD OffGrid brings satellite messaging to any phone
TL;DR At CES 2025, HMD is launching OffGrid, a new mobile accessory. You can send and receive satellite messages by wirelessly connecting the OffGrid to your phone. The device will cost you $199 outright and then require a subscription for…
Pixel Watch’s next trick could be unlocking your Pixel Tablet
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Code within the latest Play Services beta hints at a new feature letting Pixel Watch users use Watch Unlock to unlock their Pixel Tablet. On the newer Pixel Watch 3, Watch Unlock could…
PayPal faces lawsuit over shady Honey browser extension
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The PayPal-owned Honey browser extension was recently caught deceiving customers and poaching affiliate revenue from creators. Lawyer Devin Stone has filed a class action lawsuit against PayPal over Honey’s shady practices. PayPal is disputing…
Android may soon add a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new shortcut that’ll let you launch the default wallet app with a double press of the power button. Some code for this feature can be found in the latest…
Wear OS smartwatches could soon get earthquake alerts
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Wear OS smartwatches may soon get earthquake alerts via a Google Play Services update. This feature would be handy for cellular smartwatch users who leave their phones behind. The earthquake alerts system uses crowdsourced…