Insta360 X6 brings bigger sensors and AI-powered editing
TL;DR Insta360 has launched the X6, its new flagship 360 camera with larger 1/1.1-inch sensors and 8K video at 50fps. The X6 adds native Dolby Vision, AI-powered zero-editing, and can also work as an action camera or gimbal camera. It…
Everyone thinks the iPhone Ultra will crush Samsung. They’re wrong
Paul Jones / Android Authority Apple won’t be able to waltz in and best the Galaxy Z Fold 8 by default. I understand the company’s track record and mass appeal, but the general consensus I’ve been seeing about Apple’s rumored…
Google is rethinking how Quick Settings tiles behave on locked phones
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 5 code revealed Google’s plan to require unlocking to toggle all Quick Settings tiles except Flashlight. The latest Android Canary 2608 build includes code indicating a shift toward a…
Pixel phones are getting their August update
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s August update for Pixel phones is available now. The update includes bug fixes and a security patch. Pixel 8 phones and newer are eligible. Pixel 6 and 7 phones aren’t listed as eligible…
Google Search time filters appear broken worldwide
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Search’s time filters appear to be broken, showing results from random dates instead of the selected timeframe. The issue seems to affect multiple accounts, devices, and searches worldwide, suggesting it may be a…
What to expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s crease after a week
Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s new foldables are supposed to have some of the lineups most minimal creases ever. After a week of usage, though, users are sharing photos that appear to show a crease becoming more visible….
There’s a major cellular outage affecting T-Mobile right now
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is currently experience a major service interruption. Users from New York to Canada report not being able to connect to T-Mobile’s cellular network. Verizon and AT&T may be impacted to some extent, as…
Storage upgrades cost too much, and we need microSD cards back
Robert Triggs / Android Authority The impact of AI was much further-reaching than first imagined — and in the opposite direction. AI data centers are devouring memory chips, leading to a shortage across the industry, including consumer devices. We have…
Samsung One UI 9 brings Pixel-style Google Search home
TL;DR Samsung has been preparing a new home screen setting for One UI 9, with the option for a Google Search bar. With One UI 9 stable on the new Z8 series, we finally see this setting make its debut….
Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change
Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days. All Android backup data, including SMS, call history, device settings, and app settings, will soon…
