Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether Microsoft’s bundling practices violated antitrust rules. Investigators say Microsoft lured federal agencies with free software and then locked them into paid services. Microsoft denies any wrongdoing, saying its free upgrades were intended only to strengthen the government’s cybersecurity. The Federal Trade Commission…
Summary Samsung’s latest Smartthings update from December 2024 includes a new remote widget for easier TV control. The widget is exclusively for Samsung TVs manufactured in 2022 or later. Adding the remote widget to your Android’s home screen is simple but requires updating the app to the latest version. Samsung makes life in a connected…
Get ready to up your privacy game with Android 15’s latest feature, Private Space. This nifty addition is set to change the way you keep your apps and sensitive data secret. Let’s see what private space is and how you can make the most of it. (iPhone users, learn how to hide apps on your…
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If you could pop on some X-ray specs and peek inside your smartphone, there’s a good chance you’d see a Qualcomm Snapdragon logo adorning its CPU — at least if you’re sporting a flagship handset. With Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and many other major global brands backing Snapdragon as their…
Ryan Haines / Android Authority There was no shortage of great Android phones in 2024. Whether it’s the Galaxy S24 series, the OnePlus 12, or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, we’ve seen some fantastic devices this year. These aforementioned phones have grabbed most of the headlines, but many great handsets have gone unnoticed. So we recognize…
Accidentally deleting valuable photos from your Android device can be a nightmare, but the good news is that they’re often not lost forever. With the right tools and methods, you can know how to recover deleted photos quickly and effectively. This article explores five proven methods for restoring your images, covering both situations with and…
There was a time when the most exciting thing you could do on your phone was play video games. Although smartphones are getting bigger, faster, and more accessible at all price points, we rarely spend the same hours as before trying to achieve a new high score. Maybe we’ve all grown up. Or it could…
I upgraded to a MacBook Pro from one of the best Windows laptops a few years ago and haven’t looked back since. The overall user experience, thanks to the synergy of hardware and software working together, convinced me to move on to the other side. I was using an iPhone at the time, so the…
Losing important photos from your Android phone can be frustrating, especially when they contain precious memories. Whether due to accidental deletion, system malfunction, or software errors, recovering lost pictures on Android is often possible. In this guide, we will explore different methods to help you how to recover photos quickly and efficientlyincluding solutions such as…
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto version 13.4 rolls out a refreshed media player UI. This update brings smaller album art, rearranged buttons, and a relocated progress bar. A new font completes the makeover, adding a polished look to the updated interface. Android Auto users are about to experience a notable shake-up…