Thanks to iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence has almost arrived on iPhones, and based on our own reports, Genmoji is proving to be a success. Genmoji, a set of generative and emojis, is an artificial intelligence-powered feature that combines two emojis to create a personalized one. I’m not a fan of Genmoji. Maybe it’s the fact…
Summary Circle to Search expands to Nothing phones. It is available on the Phone 2, Phone 2a and Phone 2a Plus running Nothing OS 3.0. To use the feature, enable it in Settings and go to Circle to Search. Google launched Circle to Search, one of the best additions to Android in recent years, in…
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands can expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, particularly during exercise, when sweat and open pores amplify absorption. Experts recommend avoiding fluoroelastomer bands and choosing safer alternatives. Smartwatch bands from popular…
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Many great Android phones are released every year, bringing annual improvements like more AI features, better cameras, increased performance, and brighter screens. However, these brand new flagship devices often come with premium prices. Then again, his colleague Ryan Haines pointed out that there’s no need to buy a whole new…
TL;DR Leaked renders of the OnePlus Open 2 feature a refined design with a larger camera module and slimmer profile. The Open 2 is rumored to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a larger battery, and faster charging. Expected upgrades include an IPX8 rating, 50W wireless charging, and Android 15 with Oxygen OS 15. OnePlus…
Summary The Galaxy Ring 2 could make a surprise appearance at Samsung’s January Unpacked event, alongside the Galaxy S25 series and possibly new AR glasses. Expected upgrades for the Galaxy Ring 2 include more size options, better sensors, smarter AI, and longer battery life. Following Samsung’s usual pattern, the Galaxy Ring 2 might not be…
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C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing smartphones started receiving Android 15 via stable Nothing OS 3.0 earlier this month. Devices that have been upgraded can now start taking advantage of Circle to Search. Circle to Search is also available in beta on the Nothing Phone 2a Plus. We’re only days away from the…
TL;DR Google could be about to offer users new settings to control Gemini responses. This “content filter” would presumably offer control over the extent to which Gemini self-censors. The Gemini API already has settings for “damage categories” available to developers. Artificial intelligence has made its way into virtually everything in the last year, and when…
What you need to know One UI 7 brings big changes to the way you manage notifications, with the latest beta introducing the “Filter Notifications” feature. This feature helps you sort your notifications into two categories: the most important ones stay at the top and the less urgent ones are placed below. Filtered notifications are…