2+ hour, 15+ min ago (419+ words) Google has accomplished the unthinkable. Late last week, it announced that Pixel 10 users can now Quick Share files with Apple devices via AirDrop. It's a massive coup for Google and for Android users in general. While the functionality is currently limited to Google's top-level smartphone line, Qualcomm has hinted that the feature could be extended to more phones in the future. It's all brilliant news, but there's a caveat: Google hasn't collaborated with Apple to achieve this feat. As my colleague Adamya Sharma noted, Google has gone rogue. This raises the question: Is Apple silently pleased with this development, or will Cupertino sever the new commonality between Android " currently represented by the Pixel 10 series " and iOS as soon as it can? We posed the question in a poll across much of our AirDrop coverage this past week. Here's what we…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (365+ words) Adamya Sharma is a seasoned technology journalist with over 15 years of experience covering consumer electronics. As the News Lead at Android Authority, she steers the editorial direction of the news desk, producing timely and engaging content on all things Android and beyond. Her strength lies in identifying emerging trends and uncovering stories that others may miss, contributing insightful opinions, features, and search-optimized content that keeps readers informed. Before transitioning to publishing, Adamya was a television producer and anchor. She conceptualized over 100 episodes across five tech-focused shows, gaining valuable experience in crafting compelling and accessible stories. Her background also includes work in business and entertainment journalism. Outside of her career, she's a busy mom of two, always trying to balance work and family life. When she's not writing, she enjoys streaming content on her LG G2 OLED, from crime thrillers to documentaries....

21+ hour, 52+ min ago (232+ words) We asked users if they would be interested in a secondary look for the Pixel Watch lineup, and a surprising majority are absolutely content with the design. From over 1,935 votes, a substantial 975 votes (representing approximately 50% of the votes) were from individuals who are not interested in a secondary look, as they love the existing Pixel Watch design. The love for the Pixel Watch's design language was evident in our comments section. For instance, Android Authority reader Patrick-Julian Q. Fulgado is one of those fans who loves the design of the Pixel Watch. They appreciate the fact that it can be sportier with a case or classier with alternative bands. Reader Luke Vesty believes Google should maintain its existing design language to foster brand and product recognition. Reader Robert Heron mentioned that they like the Pixel Watch design, but they wish Google…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (505+ words) Rita is a seasoned tech journalist based in Paris who lives and breathes all things Android. She started writing about smartphones in 2007, and it's been a love affair ever since. From Symbian to Windows Mobile, Blackberry OS, and iOS, Rita has seen it all, but Android's versatility won her over from the moment she flashed her first custom ROM on her HTC Desire Z. She has spent over a decade testing and writing about Android ROMs, apps, games, and services, as well as covering and breaking the latest Android news, first for Android Police and later at Android Authority. When she's not busy attending product launches and trade shows like CES, MWC, and IFA, or guest-appearing on various tech podcasts, Rita can be found using the latest phones, wearables, smart home products, and other random gadgets. She is renowned for her…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (259+ words) Black Friday always brings a few eyebrow-raising discounts, and this Samsung gem is definitely one of them. The 49-inch Odyssey G9 G95C is one of the brand's most over-the-top gaming monitors, and it has fallen to $777.99 on Samsung's site, down from $1,299.99. If you've been circling the idea of going super-ultrawide, this is the kind of price that makes the jump a lot easier to justify. Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 G95C Curved Gaming Monitor for $777.99 ($522 off) HDR performance is another selling point. With VESA DisplayHDR 1000 support, a quoted 1,000-nit peak brightness, and a high contrast ratio, darker game scenes should actually look dark rather than washed out. And if you care about the setup matching the rest of your RGB-heavy battlestation, Samsung's CoreSync and Core Lighting+ effects are designed to spill color onto the wall behind the monitor. The extras are practical too. You get…...

23+ hour, 15+ min ago (802+ words) TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology (000100.SZ), showcases its latest innovations at the Global Display Tech-Ecosystem Conference (DTC). This yearly event brings together display industry experts, media, and ecosystem partners to discuss cutting-edge display technologies and future development trends. At DTC 2025, we had the opportunity to speak with Ming-Jong Jou, Chief of the Technology Planning Center at TCL CSOT, about their foresight and leadership in next-generation, scenario-driven display technology, as well as the key innovations unveiled at the event. Here's what you need to know. This display's self-emissive nature delivers high brightness, high contrast, and a wide color gamut, so you'll enjoy a "retina-grade" viewing experience with AR glasses and ultra-slim VR devices. If you've ever used AR glasses, you'll know how important it is for these displays to be as…...