35+ 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…...

35+ 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…...

1+ hour, 5+ 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…...

1+ hour, 38+ 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....

20+ hour, 42+ 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…...

22+ hour, 4+ 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…...

1+ day, 25+ min ago (301+ words) If your OnePlus smartphone or smartwatch suddenly shows stale weather data (or none at all), you're not alone. A bunch of OnePlus users are reporting that the native weather app simply refuses to update. According to multiple user reports on the OnePlus subreddit, the company's own weather app has stopped working across multiple devices, from the new OnePlus 15 to the older OnePlus 13. This basic service has a strange, ongoing problem that leaves the app stuck on old forecasts or showing nothing at all. Mishaal Rahman, Editor-at-large at Android Authority, also confirms the issue on his OnePlus devices. On the other hand, some OnePlus 15 owners in Europe and our colleagues in India have confirmed that the OnePlus Weather app is working on their OnePlus devices, suggesting that the issue might be device or region-specific. Some commenters on one Reddit post claim…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (587+ words) The Google Pixel 10 Pro has been my go-to Android phone since late August, and since then, I've thoroughly enjoyed every second with it. The cameras are exceptional, the software is great, and the built-in magnets have ruined me for phones without them. Unfortunately, after three months of daily use with the Pixel 10 Pro, it's already picked up some pretty noticeable wear and tear " specifically, a deep scratch on the display that's annoying me to no end. It's a big, unsightly scratch, and it all could have been avoided if I had just used a case and a screen protector. Looking at my Pixel 10 Pro's display, there are actually scratches all over it. However, most of them are very light and only visible when the display is off and I'm looking at the screen under an overhead light. I also can't…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (277+ words) OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 15R before the end of the year, and evidence suggests this phone is a rebranded version of the China-only OnePlus Ace 6T. Now, OnePlus has given us our first official look at the Chinese phone ahead of its launch. OnePlus China president Li Jie Louis posted the first official images of the OnePlus Ace 6T on Weibo today. The pictures reveal three color schemes, namely Flash Black, Phantom Green, and Electric Purple. The executive later posted even more images of the phone, with several pictures confirming the switch from an Alert Slider to a remappable shortcut button. This is in line with the OnePlus 15. In addition to sound profiles, the shortcut key can be mapped to the firm's AI suite, Do Not Disturb mode, the camera, flashlight, audio recorder, translate functionality, and screen capture. The images…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (380+ words) Tushar is a freelance writer at Android Authority where he writes news and features. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar holds a key interest in all forms of consumer technology, innovation, big tech, and STEM. Tushar studied Chemical Engineering at university, but chose to be a writer dedicated to oversimplifying science and technology. Having written for a decade, Tushar feels very strongly about the em dash (and hates Windows for not having easy shortcuts to it), and leans towards Mac and Android as his preferred operating systems to get stuff done. In addition to Android Authority, Tushar's works appear on Digital Trends, Forbes Vetted, XDA, SlashGear, Android Central, and Screen Rant. He also dumps his unfiltered thoughts on a tech-focused…...