📲 Another phone brand just joined the elite '7 years of updates' club
HONOR just confirmed it's going to provide 7 years of Android OS and security updates to its Magic series, starting with the Magic 7 Pro. This makes them the first OEM to announce it will take advantage of the Longevity GRF program from Qualcomm and Google
HONOR just confirmed it's going to provide 7 years of Android OS and security updates to its Magic series, starting with the Magic 7 Pro. This makes them the first OEM to announce it will take advantage of the Longevity GRF program from Qualcomm and Google
Android Authority
Another phone brand just joined the elite '7 years of updates' club
HONOR is joining Samsung and Google by offering seven years of Android updates for its flagship phones, starting with Magic 7 Pro.
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🛜Qualcomm just announced the X85 modem, its latest flagship 5G modem-RF system!
Qualcomm says it reaches peak DL/UL speeds of 12.5/3.7Gbps.
This modem will appear in next-gen flagship Android devices like the Galaxy S26 series, etc.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-x85-modem-3529921/
Qualcomm says it reaches peak DL/UL speeds of 12.5/3.7Gbps.
This modem will appear in next-gen flagship Android devices like the Galaxy S26 series, etc.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-x85-modem-3529921/
Android Authority
From S26 to OnePlus 14, Qualcomm's new X85 modem will power next-gen flagships
Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, and this part is expected to power a new wave of flagship Android phones at the end of the year.
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Google is giving demos of some upcoming Gemini Live features at its Android booth at MWC!
You'll be able to try the new live video and screen sharing capabilities - both set to roll out to Gemini Advanced subscribers later this month - at the booth.
I'll try to stop by and get a demo.
You'll be able to try the new live video and screen sharing capabilities - both set to roll out to Gemini Advanced subscribers later this month - at the booth.
I'll try to stop by and get a demo.
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🏠Google Play wants to help you discover more useful widgets for your home screen
Google Play is adding a widget search filter, widget badges on app pages, & a curated editorial page for useful widgets, all to improve widget discoverability.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-widgets-update-3531714/
Google Play is adding a widget search filter, widget badges on app pages, & a curated editorial page for useful widgets, all to improve widget discoverability.
Details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-widgets-update-3531714/
Android Authority
Google Play wants to help you discover more useful widgets for your home screen
Google Play has announced new features to improve the visibility and discoverability of app widgets for Android users.
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📱The Nothing Phone (3a) series is official!
There's a regular and Pro model, both with Nothing's unique transparent design language, mid-range Snapdragon chips, and a periscope telephoto in the Pro.
Click👇 for everything you need to know
https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-3a-launch-3531756/
There's a regular and Pro model, both with Nothing's unique transparent design language, mid-range Snapdragon chips, and a periscope telephoto in the Pro.
Click👇 for everything you need to know
https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-3a-launch-3531756/
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Here's a look at both the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro!
Sadly, I got them mere days before MWC, so I've not had time to properly test them.
That being said, I have some thoughts on the Essential Space I'll share soon on Android Authority, and my initial impressions of the devices themselves are that Nothing has once again made phones that look and feel much more premium than their internal hardware actually is. The designers did a great job once again.
Sadly, I got them mere days before MWC, so I've not had time to properly test them.
That being said, I have some thoughts on the Essential Space I'll share soon on Android Authority, and my initial impressions of the devices themselves are that Nothing has once again made phones that look and feel much more premium than their internal hardware actually is. The designers did a great job once again.
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A new Pixel Drop is rolling out today!
The update brings:
1) Multiple camera streaming.
2) Pixel Studio can now create images of people.
3) Satellite SOS expansion to more regions.
4) Satellite messaging support on Verizon & T-Mobile.
5) Pixel Screenshots app now suggests relevant collections, plus it can now be used in work profiles.
6) Dual Screen on Pixel Fold now supports video recording.
7) Auto transcribe in Pixel Recorder.
For Pixel Watch:
1) On-device menstrual tracking for Watch 3.
2) Improved step tracking algorithm.
3) Auto Bedtime Mode on Watch 2.
4) New media control actions.
The FULL details on this March 2025 Pixel Drop can be found on Android Authority along with screenshots!
The update brings:
1) Multiple camera streaming.
2) Pixel Studio can now create images of people.
3) Satellite SOS expansion to more regions.
4) Satellite messaging support on Verizon & T-Mobile.
5) Pixel Screenshots app now suggests relevant collections, plus it can now be used in work profiles.
6) Dual Screen on Pixel Fold now supports video recording.
7) Auto transcribe in Pixel Recorder.
For Pixel Watch:
1) On-device menstrual tracking for Watch 3.
2) Improved step tracking algorithm.
3) Auto Bedtime Mode on Watch 2.
4) New media control actions.
The FULL details on this March 2025 Pixel Drop can be found on Android Authority along with screenshots!
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Google is rolling out some new features for all Android users, including:
1) Scam Detection in Messages.
2) Live location sharing in Find My Device.
3) New gaming apps available for Android Auto while parked.
4) Shopping insights in Chrome.
More details and images on Android Authority!
1) Scam Detection in Messages.
2) Live location sharing in Find My Device.
3) New gaming apps available for Android Auto while parked.
4) Shopping insights in Chrome.
More details and images on Android Authority!
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Android 15 is done!
Today's Pixel Drop update is based on Android 15 QPR2, for which Google also started uploading the source code.
QPR2 is the final quarterly release of Android 15, as Google has accelerated Android's release cycle and will be releasing Android 16 earlier than usual in Q2 of this year.
(More details on this accelerated release cycle here.)
Android 15 will still be getting security patch backports, but it won't be getting any new feature updates. Onward to Baklava!
Today's Pixel Drop update is based on Android 15 QPR2, for which Google also started uploading the source code.
QPR2 is the final quarterly release of Android 15, as Google has accelerated Android's release cycle and will be releasing Android 16 earlier than usual in Q2 of this year.
(More details on this accelerated release cycle here.)
Android 15 will still be getting security patch backports, but it won't be getting any new feature updates. Onward to Baklava!
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⌚ Android 15 is finally hitting Pixel Watch models with Wear OS 5.1 update
The March 2025 update for Pixel Watches brings a new Wear OS version, but there's not much in terms of new OS features.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-wear-os-android-15-3532140/
The March 2025 update for Pixel Watches brings a new Wear OS version, but there's not much in terms of new OS features.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-wear-os-android-15-3532140/
Android Authority
Android 15 is finally hitting Pixel Watch models with Wear OS 5.1 update
Select variants of the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 are now receiving the Wear OS 5.1 update as part of the March 2025 Pixel rollout.
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📱It's official: The One UI 7 stable release is happening in April, according to Samsung!
Also, the beta will be coming to more devices soon.
Additional details can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-7-official-release-date-3532219/
Also, the beta will be coming to more devices soon.
Additional details can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-7-official-release-date-3532219/
Android Authority
It's official: Samsung finally puts a date on One UI 7's stable release
Samsung has confirmed the stable rollout date for One UI 7. Ahead of this, the company also added numerous devices to the beta program.
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🔎 A huge update is coming to Google Search!
Google has announced an experimental "AI Mode" powered by Gemini 2.0 that can answer more complex questions and supports multi-part queries as well as follow-up questions.
More details + video👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-search-ai-mode-experiment-3532243/
(ICYMI: Google will soon add a dedicated button to the Google Search widget that launches its new AI Mode. Here's what it'll look like.)
Google has announced an experimental "AI Mode" powered by Gemini 2.0 that can answer more complex questions and supports multi-part queries as well as follow-up questions.
More details + video👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-search-ai-mode-experiment-3532243/
(ICYMI: Google will soon add a dedicated button to the Google Search widget that launches its new AI Mode. Here's what it'll look like.)
Android Authority
Google supercharges Search with an AI Mode to answer complex questions
The much-awaited AI Mode for Google Search is finally here and it can answer complex, multi-part questions more effectively.
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🗺 Google Maps is the first app to support Android 16's Live Updates feature
Google Maps will show your ETA and time to next turn in a status bar chip on Android 16
Screenshots + more details can be found👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-live-updates-3532808/
Google Maps will show your ETA and time to next turn in a status bar chip on Android 16
Screenshots + more details can be found👇
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Google Maps is the first app to support Android 16's Live Updates feature
Google Maps seems to be the first app to support Android 16’s Live Updates feature, which shows notifications as status bar chips.
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📱FIRST LOOK: Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1!
Google confirmed the news today, but they didn't share any images. I enabled the feature and recorded a quick hands-on video demoing it!
Video + details can be found👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-demo-3532896/
Google confirmed the news today, but they didn't share any images. I enabled the feature and recorded a quick hands-on video demoing it!
Video + details can be found👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-demo-3532896/
Android Authority
Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1: Here's a first look
The first quarterly release of Android 16 will bring lock screen widgets to phones, and we have an early look at the feature!
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🖥 FIRST LOOK: Android may soon add PC-like external display management tools!
Google is working on new external display management features for Android, including the ability to rearrange displays and move the mouse between them.
Video demo + details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-external-display-management-3533257/
Google is working on new external display management features for Android, including the ability to rearrange displays and move the mouse between them.
Video demo + details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-external-display-management-3533257/
Android Authority
Android 16 could add PC-like external display tools, and we have a first look
Android may get new external display management features, like the ability to rearrange displays and move the mouse between them.
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🎮 Big news from Google Play ahead of GDC '25:
- Play Games on PC is opening up to AMD PCs
- All Android games are coming to Play Games on PC
- Native PC games are now accepted, too
Basically, Google is trying to compete with Steam and Epic Games!
Full details on Android Authority 👇
🔗 Google Play Games on PC is opening the floodgates of app support
🔗 Google is turning its Play Games app for PC into a Steam competitor
🔗 Google Play Games on PC is adding a handy sidebar with access to quick controls and more
🔗 Google will soon let you play Android games on your AMD-powered PC
- Play Games on PC is opening up to AMD PCs
- All Android games are coming to Play Games on PC
- Native PC games are now accepted, too
Basically, Google is trying to compete with Steam and Epic Games!
Full details on Android Authority 👇
🔗 Google Play Games on PC is opening the floodgates of app support
🔗 Google is turning its Play Games app for PC into a Steam competitor
🔗 Google Play Games on PC is adding a handy sidebar with access to quick controls and more
🔗 Google will soon let you play Android games on your AMD-powered PC
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💻 Vulkan is becoming the official graphics driver for Android!
Android is moving to a "modern, unified rendering stack with Vulkan at its core."
Here's what you should know about this big change, including details Google didn't mention👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/porting-pc-games-to-android-3534575/
Android is moving to a "modern, unified rendering stack with Vulkan at its core."
Here's what you should know about this big change, including details Google didn't mention👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/porting-pc-games-to-android-3534575/
Android Authority
Here's how Google is making it easier for developers to port PC games to Android
Google wants to make it easier to port PC games to Android, so it's announced a bunch of new Android features and tools to help game devs.
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