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…
Samsung just made outdoor movie nights easier with the Freestyle Plus projector
TL;DR Samsung has launched a new projector called the Freestyle Plus. The device is able to project a viewing experience of up to 100 inches. The projector also uses AI to correct distortions on uneven surfaces, detect obstacles in the…
Samsung details the secrets of foldable screen Flex Titanium tech
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s about to launch a trio of new foldable phones, including the Fold 8 and Flip 8. Rumors have already suggested these devices could feature virtually creaseless display panels. Samsung now details how it…
I used the Razr Fold and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Only one keeps winning me over
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority I was reminded of a scene from the movie Margin Call when the Motorola Razr Fold was first announced. Jeremy Irons’ character explained that there are three ways to get ahead in business. You can…
