Google is finally bringing Samsung phone support to its Googlebook laptops, fixing one of the biggest frustrations users have faced since the devices launched. The company has started rolling out an update that will enable Better Together features on Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 9 based on Android 17. These cross-device tools were noticeably … 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
Megan Ellis / Android Authority Add Android authority to Google: Nowadays, you can’t avoid phones that boast AI capabilities. Smartphone releases focus on AI; Hardware often takes a back seat, and each brand has its own flavor of AI assistant. Nowhere is this more evident than when phones come with dedicated AI buttons. My phone’s … Read more
Andrew Grush / Android Authority Add Android Authority to Google: Once upon a time, performance and battery optimizers were very popular. In reality, they’ve never worked well, and as Android evolves, the methods used to preserve battery life will only make things worse in the long run. The good news is that not all battery … Read more