We've come full circle with AI: ChatGPT lazily prompts users to complete their own tasksInstead of completing laborious tasks, ChatGPT has lately been giving users a formula and guidance on how to do it. Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Users have been reporting lately that ChatGPT has gotten lazy. Instead of giving long,… Dec 11 23December 11, 2023Article at Android Authority
Discord updated its mobile app layout, and users absolutely hate itUnfortunately, the update is forced server-side, and there is nothing you can do to revert back to the old Discord layout. Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Discord recently updated the layout of its mobile app, shifting away from mimicking… Dec 08 23December 08, 2023Article at Android Authority
Here's another reason why you should avoid Apple's FineWoven case for the iPhone 15A user is reporting an instance of delamination, and Apple construes it as "normal wear and tear" not covered under warranty. Apple TL;DR Apple’s FineWoven case for the iPhone 15 series has started to delaminate, according to a user report. Apple… Dec 07 23December 07, 2023Article at Android Authority
Teardown reveals Assistant with Bard is moving closer to Android releaseFrom Assistant with Bard's image generation capabilities, to Bard Extensions support, we have insights on many new features. TL;DR Code within the Google App indicates that Assistant with Bard is one step closer to release on Android, as several more… Dec 06 23December 06, 2023Article at Android Authority
Google could soon upgrade one of Pixel 8's best AI camera featuresThe feature could be a convergence of the Best Take feature with the Top Shot feature. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Code within the Pixel Camera app suggests that Google could be bringing a new feature to the Pixel 8, possibly by merging… Dec 05 23December 05, 2023Article at Android Authority
Google Pixel Fold could soon get a Dual Screen mode for taking photosThe feature would let you use both the displays when taking a photo. Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Code within the new Pixel Camera app suggests that Google is working on a new Dual Screen feature. This feature would allow you to use both the… Dec 05 23December 05, 2023Article at Android Authority
Google could be working on a shared phone number blocklist for AndroidBlocked numbers could soon be blocked across calls and texts, and may even be shared with other apps. Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Code within the Phone by Google app suggests that Google could be working on a shared phone number… Dec 04 23December 04, 2023Article at Android Authority
These are my 5 favorite One UI 6.0 featuresOne UI 6 continues to be a delightful experience. One UI 6 is the biggest and most recent update rolling out widely across Samsung’s expansive smartphone lineup. However, this is largely an iterative bump that builds upon all the existing One UI… Dec 02 23December 02, 2023Article at Android Authority
Opera GX browser jump scared its users, and they are rightfully mad about itThis should be added to the list of "Edgy moves not to try on your users." TL;DR Opera GX is a “browser for gamers” with several features that appeal to gamers and enthusiasts. As part of a marketing campaign, Opera GX inserted a loud splashscreen… Dec 01 23December 01, 2023Article at Android Authority
Microsoft Phone Link may soon let you use your Android phone as a webcamBest daily deals Code within the latest Link to Windows app suggests a camera streaming feature is in the works. Code within the Link to Windows app suggests that Microsoft could let you use your Android phone as a video stream for your laptop,… Nov 29 23November 29, 2023Article at Android Authority
OnePlus may have accidentally revealed OnePlus 12 and 12R global release (Update)The terms and conditions of its latest giveaway indicate that the OnePlus 12 and 12R could launch on January 24, 2024. OnePlus has launched a global marketing campaign for the OnePlus 12, but the associated giveaway inadvertently contains clues on a… Nov 27 23November 27, 2023Article at Android Authority
For me, the OnePlus 11 is the most underrated flagship of 2023Best daily deals From a great in-hand feel, to solid performance, and to finally getting the camera right, there is a lot to love on the 11. This year has been filled with crazy good phones across price ranges, and it’d be easy to get lost among them… Nov 25 23November 25, 2023Article at Android Authority
Some Amazon Fire TVs are auto-playing fullscreen ads on startup (Update)Amazon Fire OS devices such as Fire TV and Fire TV Sticks have recently begun showing fullscreen auto-playing ads simply upon switching on the TV. These ads begin playing without any user interaction beyond booting the TV. Users can turn off these… Nov 24 23November 24, 2023Article at Android Authority
Snapchat's next lockscreen integration could be with SamsungBest daily deals You could soon be able to jump straight into the Snapchat camera on your Galaxy phone without unlocking it. Code within the Snapchat app suggests Snapchat is working on letting Samsung phone users quickly launch the Snapchat camera… Nov 21 23November 21, 2023Article at Android Authority
YouTube blames ad blockers for slow load times, and it has nothing to do with your browserBest daily deals The delay is intentional, but targeting users who continue using ad blockers, and not tied to any browser specifically. YouTube has clarified and confirmed that users who continue using ad blockers may experience “suboptimal… Nov 21 23November 21, 2023Article at Android Authority
YouTube is reportedly slowing down videos for Firefox users (Update: Statement)Best daily deals Some users are experiencing a five-second delay when loading YouTube videos on Firefox, but not on Chrome. Users are reportedly seeing a five-second delay when loading YouTube videos in non-Chrome browsers, namely Mozilla Firefox and… Nov 20 23November 20, 2023Article at Android Authority
OnePlus 11's Oxygen OS 14 update comes with Snapchat and Microsoft Phone Link integrationBest daily deals Users can enjoy quick access to Snapchat from the lockscreen, and enable more ecosystem features on their Windows PC. OnePlus has recently begun rolling out Oxygen OS 14 based on Android 14 to the OnePlus 11. With this update, the… Nov 17 23November 17, 2023Article at Android Authority
Google's Manifest V3 changes will soon disable uBlock Origin on ChromeBest daily deals The devs behind uBlock Origin have released a Lite version that is Manifest V3-compliant, but it is not a perfect substitute. Google has announced that Manifest V3 will roll out on Chrome in non-stable branches as early as June 2024.… Nov 17 23November 17, 2023Article at Android Authority
OnePlus Open's latest update brings camera improvements and expands eSIM supportThe new update OTA is about 300MB large, and should be reaching your device soon. Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus is rolling out a new update to the OnePlus Open. The update improves color accuracy on photos and improves the telephoto… Nov 16 23November 16, 2023Article at Android Authority
Google originally did not want to make any money from Android's app storeGoogle originally wanted to only collect a small charge to cover costs of handling and billing on the Android Market. Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Back in 2008, Google only wanted to collect a small charge to cover the costs of handling… Nov 15 23November 15, 2023Article at Android Authority
