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[ad_1] The Samsung Galaxy A26 plays it safe, delivers where it counts, and avoids major mistakes. Samsung’s Galaxy A series has long been a go-to recommendation for anyone shopping for a solid Android phone on a budget. These phones rarely push boundaries or chase trends, but they’ve consistently nailed the basics, and that alone has…

[ad_1] Robert Triggs / Android Authority C’mon, Google. What are you thinking? This is the first thought that came to mind when I saw the news about Android 16’s Battery Health feature. As the name suggests, Battery Health provides a glanceable overview of your device’s battery health, showing its current capacity at any given time….

[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A couple of months ago, my Wi-Fi provider in France (Bouygues Telecom) launched an excellent offer for subscribers: one year of Perplexity Pro for free. I had been eying the service for a while, having heard nothing but good things from everyone who’s used Perplexity, but since I…

[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR We’ve found more details about Gemini on Wear OS thanks to leaked One UI 8 Watch APKs. It looks like Wear OS will support “Gemini Actions,” allowing the AI assistant to perform actions across different apps. Our teardown also shows that Gemini on Wear OS will be able…

[ad_1] Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has appeared in the FCC’s database. The regulatory filing reveals connectivity information, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth details. Samsung’s filing also confirms charging speeds and support for the old EP-OL300 smartwatch charger. Samsung generally launches its new Galaxy Watch products alongside its foldable…

[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority One of the best perks of having an iPhone is the sheer amount of available accessories. Much as Android fans may not like to admit it, finding the perfect case, screen protector, charging dock, etc., for an iPhone is significantly easier than doing the same for a Samsung Galaxy…

[ad_1] Ryan Haines / Android Authority As a longtime Spotify user, there’s plenty that I love about the streaming giant. It knows my music tastes better than I do, and I start shared jams almost every time I hang out with my friends. Yet, I often find myself a little frustrated and somewhat bored by…

[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Leaked images from Samsung’s upcoming One UI Watch 8 update reveal redesigned icons that could shift toward a squircle shape with high-contrast backgrounds. We also spot the Gemini icon, which is set to replace Assistant on Wear OS this year. We’ve already spoken at length about Samsung’s botched…

[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung may launch the first One UI 8 beta as early as June, with a stable release possibly following in August or September. One UI 8 is expected to deliver incremental improvements, making for a faster rollout compared to One UI 7. A more substantial mid-cycle update —…

[ad_1] Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests Samsung’s Now Bar could get a notable upgrade in the upcoming One UI 8 update. The Now Bar in One UI 8 could support phone calls and Do Not Disturb functionality. It currently supports everything from sports scores and music playback to health info…