Consumerism loves rivalry, and nothing proves that more than the endless debate between Android and iPhone. It’s fueled by flashy ads, clever marketing, and the constant temptation to upgrade. Both brands want you to pick a side and lock yourself into their ecosystem for life. That works. Maybe you’re guilty of mockery when someone takes…
When will Android 16 be released? According to Google, the first Developer Preview marks the starting point for the Android 16 rollout, with the second Developer Preview scheduled for December. Google is expected to release two stable Android 16 updates in 2025. The first in Q2 2025 and a minor one in Q4 2025. /…
IF your Android phone is constantly running out of battery, the solution may be as simple as changing your settings. Google has revealed eight different settings that can instantly increase your battery life. 2 One setting that Google recommends using on Android phones is Adaptive Battery.Credit: Google Some need to be turned off, while others…
Summary You can control your car with your Android phone outside of an app, using NFC, Bluetooth and UWB. The Android digital car key is available on many car models, while the Apple car key is limited. Google is expected to improve the Android digital car key by ensuring compatibility with smartwatches, simplifying setup and…
The EU continues its efforts to tear down walled gardens, including Apple’s, with its latest effort to force the company to open up AirDrop. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force at the end of 2022 and target big tech. The DMA, in particular, contains a number of…
Bonnes vacances à tous mes collègues propriétaires de montres Wear OS et bonne année à titre préventif ! La semaine dernière, je suis revenu sur l’année la plus forte de Wear OS et j’ai promis de partager mes prédictions sur ce qui pourrait arriver avec les montres intelligentes Android en 2025. Me voici donc, portant la…
Telephone maps outperform traditional Klobuchar ionospheric model globally Underserved regions like Africa benefit from improved ionosphere data Geomagnetic storms are tracked with great precision using smartphone networks Mapping the ionosphere is essential for improving the accuracy of navigation systems, but existing methods face significant limitations. Although ground-based GNSS stations provide detailed maps of the total…
Welcome to this Android Police podcast already in progress: in this episode, Daniel and Will review all their favorite (or, at least, most impactful for them) non-tech content of 2024, from books to movies to games . It’s a low-key release this time, but you might come away with some interesting recommendations for your new…
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Here at Android Authoritywe run a weekly series called Wallpaper Wednesday. Every Wednesday, we publish an article with nine wallpaper images: six created by our readers and three by our team. Usually these are photographs that would make good wallpapers, but we sometimes see digital art as well. All…
Android and iOS have always had contrasting approaches to theme and design. Take a look at the iPhone 16. iOS has always embraced a minimalist look. However, Apple has made progress in recent years, adding more theme and customization options with recent iOS updates. For example, with iOS 18, iPhone users can rearrange app icons…