I unplugged the CarLinkit 2.0 Wireless Adapter for Android Auto from the dashboard last month, put it in my glove box, and connected a plain Jane USB-C data cable directly to my car’s 7-inch Harman touch head unit. Now I physically plug in my Nothing phone (3) whenever I slide behind the wheel and never … Read more
Google has announced new AI-powered defenses against scam message and call forwarding abuse on Android, which are currently rolling out to eligible devices. The new measures aim to counter the increasing sophistication of scams targeting mobile users, including fraudulent bank alerts and voice cloning attacks. “Mobile scams have evolved far beyond simple robocalls and phishing … Read more
Resume NexPhone dual-boots Android, Debian Linux and Windows 11 on the same phone. Shipping for the NexPhone has been pushed back to March 2027 (end of Q1) after 14 years of development. New pre-orders will cost $599, but people who pre-ordered the original $549 won’t have to pay extra. You usually only have one operating … Read more
There is a large global market for low-cost Android devices. Criminals are aware of this and are meeting the demand through devices based on MediaTek platforms – albeit with malware pre-installed in the device firmware. When the recipient of such an affected device turns it on, the malware is present, invisible and available to any … Read more
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Android fans will notice that Google loves wavy progress bars these days. They’re part of the company’s broader Material 3 Expressive design, and you’ll find them in Google apps and interfaces, including Android Auto. But as we’ve seen curved design make its way into more places, we’ve got less … Read more
A malware campaign dubbed “Midnight Mimosa” has been discovered on low-cost Android smartphones that ship with malware embedded in their firmware, allowing attackers to silently install apps, conduct ad fraud, and turn devices into private proxies. The malware is believed to have been introduced somewhere in the device’s supply chain. However, it remains unclear who … Read more
Google’s new Googlebook laptops pack plenty of multi-device features, but there’s one major catch: You’ll need a phone running Android 17 to use the biggest ones. Google has confirmed that features such as task continuity, shared file and storage access, phone app streaming, and synced notifications require an Android 17 phone. Because of this, some … Read more
Samsung’s first Android XR smart glasses are just weeks away. The company has reportedly confirmed that its display-less AI glasses will be released in November, narrowing the wider autumn window previously given by Samsung and Google. According to the Korea Heralda Samsung official confirmed a November launch, though there’s still no exact date or price. … Read more
Andy Walker / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR Earlier this year, Android Auto’s cellular signal bars disappeared. Google is currently addressing this issue. The fix is not yet widely available. If you want to see how strong your cellular signal is while driving, you can look at the signal bar icon … Read more
Zac Kew-Dennis / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: It’s no secret that the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel brands attract a lot of attention from the media and Android fans. There are several reasons for this, including better software update support than the competition and a greater selection of exclusive hardware and software … Read more