There’s no GrapheneOS for Pixel 11 phones because Google cut a key security feature
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The team behind GrapheneOS has confirmed that they were unable to complete GrapheneOS for Google Pixel phones. GrapheneOS developers said this was due to Google’s new phones lacking support for the MTE security feature….
Your Homey app is getting a lot more powerful
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Homey now lets users install over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for connected smart home devices directly from a single app. Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave devices are supported, covering thousands of products from multiple manufacturers….
Google’s clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is gradually rolling out the new Motion Assist feature on Android 17 devices, starting with Pixel phones. The feature is designed to reduce motion sickness by displaying motion cues on the screen while…
Pixel Camera 11 gets new Quick access dials and Launch mode
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Camera 11 gets redesigned Quick access controls with sleek, dial-like sliders for settings such as focus, exposure, ISO, and shutter speed. The new dials are hidden by default and only appear after…
Samsung just set a date for the Galaxy S26 FE launch
TL;DR Samsung has announced a Galaxy Event for August 27 to introduce a new addition to the Galaxy S26 family. Samsung hasn’t named the device, but all signs point toward the long-leaked Galaxy S26 FE. Previous leaks have revealed most…
Google Pixel 11 partners with Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern and PSG
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced long-term Pixel and Gemini partnerships with Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. The partnerships will put Pixel phones in behind-the-scenes, matchday, and social content, while Gemini provides new AI-powered…
The US government wants companies to start hacking the hackers
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The US is creating a program that lets vetted private companies conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups. Operations will require federal approval and supervision, with participating firms potentially putting up at least…
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…
