More Android phones should copy how the Xiaomi 15 offers its AI writing tools
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Xiaomi 15 makes its AI writing toolkit accessible from the text selection menu. This sets it apart from OnePlus and Pixel, which make their AI writing features available through select apps. Samsung also recently started to offer its AI writing tools through the
Remember when Google’s Nexus 5 turned the Android world on its head?
Summary Google teamed up with LG to release the Nexus 5 in 2013. The Nexus 5 was relatively affordable, while offering high-end specs and a clean ‘stock’ Android interface. While primarily designed as a device for developers, the Nexus 5 is looked back on with fondness by the Android community.
Our favorite iPhone and Android apps for streaming and collecting music
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 72, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you like gadgets, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Hasan Piker and calculator
Nothing’s next Android phone has leaked (and its camera hump is next level)
Summary Ahead of the official March 4 launch of Nothing’s 3a Series, a major set of leaks have hit the internet. These leaked videos showcase high-quality renders and key features of both the 3a and the 3a Pro. Concept renders of the new phones have emerged from the tech community,
4 reasons why I prefer CarPlay over Android Auto
Summary CarPlay tends to be more reliable, and it’s present on a longer list of vehicles. It also integrates better with iOS (and other Apple platforms) than Android Auto does with the Google ecosystem. A narrower app selection may actually work in CarPlay’s favor. To begin with, let’s make something
Android 16’s latest beta promises deeper mobile photography controls
Google has started rolling out the second beta update of Android 16 for supported Pixel devices. There are not many user-facing features arriving with this build, but Google is making a few framework changes that will enhance the camera experience for users in the near future. The most notable change
Android users are losing access to Microsoft 365’s ‘free’ VPN
It has only been a little less than two years since Microsoft launched “privacy protection” on Android in the US. Like any other VPN, this Microsoft Defender app feature protects users’ privacy while they’re browsing the web, whether they’re on a secure connection or using public Wi-Fi. But now the
Here are my favorite Google Calendar app alternatives on Android
Andy Walker / Android Authority Google’s products form the cornerstone of my digital life. The idea of ditching Gmail and Google Maps, in particular, is unimaginable to me. While Google doesn’t rule my life, and I’ve found plenty of more impressive alternatives to some of Google’s wares, including Google News
Google log-in prompts on Android add new layer of security
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR An extra step has been added to the verification process when using Google prompts. After tapping on “Yes, it’s me,” you’ll be asked for a fingerprint, PIN, or other 2FA method to proceed. The new requirement is being seen on version 25.02.34 of Google
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