Google Maps revamps Android settings with cleaner layout
Google Maps rolls out a redesigned Android settings menu, grouping options into clear sections like navigation, privacy, and offline maps. Now in version 25.49.
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Passwords fade as passkeys gain support from Apple, Google and Microsoft. See how passwordless login resists phishing and why 2026 could be a turning point.
Valve Steam Machine price leaks hint at steep Czech tags
Czech retailers hint at Valve's Steam Machine pricing: $950 for 512 GB and $1,070 for 2 TB, but the embedded figures are provisional and may change at launch
Android Auto bug blocks Workspace texts; fix in 16.0?
Some Android Auto drivers can't reply to texts if signed in with Google Workspace. A lingering bug blocks messaging; users hope Android Auto 16.0 brings a fix.
Xbox Game Pass January 2026: Big Refresh, Arrivals & Cuts
Discover the Xbox Game Pass January 2026 lineup: Mortal Kombat 1, ROUTINE, Banishers, and more, plus upcoming arrivals and titles leaving soon. Save with deals.
Nirva mindful wearables: Necklace and Bracelet at CES 2026
Discover Nirva Necklace and Bracelet from CES 2026—mindful wearables that capture mood and context, with AI insights to map emotions and support well-being.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone with Samsung Display in 2026
Apple preps a foldable iPhone for 2026, using Samsung Display OLED panels with a softer crease. Learn the launch timeline, production targets and what to expect.
RedMagic 11 Air leak: gaming beast with 7000 mAh, 120W
Fresh leak details the RedMagic 11 Air: 6.85-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 24GB RAM, 7000 mAh battery and 120W fast charging—built for long gaming.
Apple's 50th: Rare Apple-1 prototype leads mega auction
RR Auction marks Apple's 50th with 191 historic lots, led by Apple-1 Prototype Board #0 and Apple's first company check. Bidding runs through January 30.
HONOR Magic8 Pro Air: 6.3 mm ultra-thin flagship, 5500 mAh
HONOR Magic8 Pro Air: 6.3 mm flagship with 5500 mAh battery, 90W fast charge, Dimensity 9500 and 1.5K LTPO OLED display. Launching Jan 19, 2026. Slim body.
Qualcomm keeps Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 on TSMC 2nm N2P
Leaks say Qualcomm will build Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 6 Pro on TSMC 2nm N2P, not Samsung, featuring a 2+3+3 CPU layout, Adreno 850 GPU and higher costs.
Honor Magic 8 Pro and 8 Lite unveiled: specs, UK prices
Honor launches Magic 8 Pro and Magic 8 Lite: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50+200 MP cameras, 1.5K OLED, huge batteries, fast charging, MagicOS, UK prices £400–£1,100.
OPPO halts tri-fold foldable prototypes amid market risks
OPPO built tri-fold foldable prototypes but skipped launch amid costs and risk. How Samsung and Huawei shape the niche and what OPPO may do next in foldables.
Poll shows why downloading music survives the streaming era
An Android Authority poll of 11,000 shows 57% still download music despite streaming services. Learn why local files beat outages, lost licenses, and lock-ins.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leak: Dimensity 9500, 165Hz big battery
Insider leaks point to the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra with MediaTek Dimensity 9500, a 6.78-inch 1.5K 165Hz OLED, ultrasonic fingerprint, and up to 9,000 mAh battery.
Audeze Maxwell 2: SLAM-powered gaming headset, AI mic
Discover Audeze Maxwell 2: a premium gaming headset with SLAM spatial audio, AI noise-reduction mic, multi-platform wireless, and up to 80-hour battery.
iPhone Air 2: Samsung CoE OLED, slimmer, better battery
Apple's iPhone Air 2 could adopt Samsung's CoE OLED to deliver a slimmer design and improved battery life by 2027. Learn how the display swap boosts efficiency.
Xiaomi ends Android 17 upgrades for many phones, HyperOS 3
Xiaomi confirms Redmi and POCO models will stop at Android 16 with HyperOS 3. See the affected phones, support timeline, and why Android 17 is off the table.
iOS 26 adoption stalls: why iPhone users aren't upgrading
StatCounter shows iOS 26 on just 15-16% of iPhones, while over 60% stay on iOS 18. We unpack the slowdown: Liquid Glass backlash and Apple's security updates.
OnePlus Turbo 6 debuts in China: 9,000 mAh, 165Hz display
Discover OnePlus Turbo 6 and 6V: 9,000 mAh battery, 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED, Snapdragon 8s/7s Gen 4, 80W SuperVOOC, IP66/68/69K, 50 MP camera and gaming cooling.