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Survey says few readers change this hidden Bluetooth audio setting on Android
According to our readers, few bother tinkering with a key Bluetooth audio quality setting that may enhance their listening experience.
Samsung’s updated SmartThings takes a few notes from One UI’s Now Brief
Samsung's SmartThings app gets a refreshed UI with Now Brief-like cards to give you an at-a-glance read on your smart home.
Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late
Would you call your parents with Google’s AI?
Samsung confirms the best new thing about its SmartTag 3 trackers
You won't be forced to use a Galaxy smartphone in order to take advantage of Samsung's just-launched SmartTag 3 tracker.
Samsung may have found a smart way to speed up Galaxy S27 Ultra charging
Samsung’s next Ultra phone could charge slightly faster than the S26 Ultra without increasing its 60W charging ceiling.
Samsung’s Android 17 rollout is picking up the pace in the US
More Galaxy S25, Fold 7, and Flip 7 owners in the US can now download Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 update.
The Googlebooks include a file transfer trick you probably didn’t know about
Quick Access for Googlebooks has quietly been revealed, with Google also revealing some limitations of AI features in the Files app.
Why Fizz Is a Great Option for Phone Service Across Canada
When you’re looking for a phone provider, all the details you need to think about can make your head spin. What’s different about each plan? How does data work? How long is the contract? Are there hidden fees? It’s enough to make you wish someone would come along and just take care of all that for you.Well, Fizz pretty much does that. It removes all those headaches by allowing you to create a plan that’s tailored to you. There’s no sifting through several different preset options to try to figure out which one fits you best. You’ll decide exactly what your plan looks like, how much it costs, and you don’t have to lock yourself into a contract.That flexibility without long-term commitment is a big reason why the company has grown in recent years, now offering network coverage across Canada. So if you’re thinking of switching providers, here are some of the primary reasons why you should consider Fizz.Build Your Plan for Your LifeEveryone’s lives and priorities are different, which means the things they need out of their mobile provider are different. Many providers offer levels of plans that can require you to pay for things you won’t actually use, but Fizz avoids that by letting you create your own plan.That means you can individually set the levels of your data, coverage, text messages, and call minutes based on your personal preferences. You’ll be able to see the price of your plan as you build it, and there are no surprise fees for activation, overcharges, roaming, or anything else. The price you see is the price you’ll pay, and as long as you stay on that plan, your price will stay the same.Whatever plan you build, it’s not set in stone. You don’t have to sign a contract or make any other commitment. If things change or you realize you misjudged what you’d need, you can just change the details in a few clicks directly in your account, and your new plan will go into effect when the next payment cycle starts.Convenience Is KingFizz is a 100% online company, which means you’ll never have to call anyone or visit a physical location to sign up, activate, or change a plan. You just create an account on Fizz.ca to get started.You can order a new phone directly through Fizz as well, with options that include iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, and more. You can pay upfront or split up payments over time, or you can bring your existing phone with you to a Fizz plan. All you have to do is check your phone’s compatibility, order your SIM, customize your plan, and activate your SIM. Or if you don’t want to wait, you can activate an eSIM for free. Fizz also offers refurbished phones as an affordable option that are fully inspected, guaranteed to work, and good for the environment.If you want to make changes to your plan, that’s all done through your online account too. Just like when you first signed up, you’ll see the price of your altered plan in real time before you finalize, so there’s no surprises on your next bill.Data Doesn’t Die (And Can Be Gifted)No matter what plan you build or the level of data you choose, unused data doesn’t simply disappear. It automatically rolls over to the next month. Fizz also allows data gifting, so if you realize you’re going to be short on data one month, you can request some from anyone else on the network.If you’re the generous sort and realize you’re going to have extra, you can gift yours to anyone whose plan includes data. You don’t have to pre-designate friends or family to gift your data to, you can give it to strangers if you want. However, it is important to note that you can’t gift rolled over data, just what is part of your current month’s plan.Data gifting does more than just give you the satisfaction of knowing you did a good deed, though that part is nice. It also earns you My Rewards points, which is exactly what it sounds like: a rewards program. You can also get points just from signing up for a Fizz account, inviting friends to join, buying a phone, getting add-ons, or any number of other activities.The more points you accumulate, the more you level up within the loyalty program. This unlocks upgrades and perks, like free mobile data, dollars off your monthly bill, as well as other discounts and benefits.All in all, Fizz offers a combination of flexibility, customization, and ease of use that’s difficult to match. So if you’re thinking of switching mobile providers and want something that’s tailored to your needs without requiring that you make a long-term commitment, Fizz is worth checking out.
How the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has been optimised for large-screen entertainment, multitasking and all-day battery life
The recently released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is both the world’s thinnest (4.5mm unfolded) and lightest (201 grams) foldable, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t tooled up for everything the most committed power user wants to throw at it.Benefitting from both its 10:16 cover screen and immersive 4:3 main screen when opened, the handheld shapeshifts to suit whatever content you want to enjoy, balancing display immersion and multi-window productivity with its world-class power management.LARGE-SCREEN ENTERTAINMENTFor those who want to stream movies and tv shows on the go, both screens’ Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology supports HDR10+ content, offering true blacks and high contrast, with high peak brightness thanks to the 3,000 nits displays. The key benefit of the Fold of course being that you can take a big screen experience on the road, within a compact form factor that fits comfortably in your pocket.Gamers benefit from this too, with that ‘2X’ referring to the screens’ 120Hz refresh rates, and that main screen’s 4:3 display offering greater immersion and FOV whilst giving space for games’ UI’s without them getting in the way of the important action.What’s more, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset under the hood, you can achieve high-end graphical fidelity without ever having to compromise on performance.For those who want to tweak things, Samsung’s Gaming Hub gives you plenty of customisability options. The Game Optimisation feature in the Game Booster menu option, for instance, will allow you to instruct the device to prioritise performance. This forces the Snapdragon 8 elite chip to prioritise graphics rendering and frame rate consistency, which should both eliminate micro-stutters in the most intense fast-paced shooters and open-world action RPGs, and optimise battery life for extended play sessions.There’s also a Labs feature which can force strict 16:9 scale where needed, to ensure games with less-flexible resolution options never crop critical UI elements from your field of view. You can even set up a Game Mode routine which will automatically activate when you launch any game, blocking pop-up alerts and activating do not disturb. We all love hearing from mum, but sometimes a badly-timed interruption can really let the squad down…MULTI-TASKINGMuch has been made of the Galaxy Z Fold8’s ability to offer two-way and three-way split view, thanks to the latest operating system, One UI 9. Whilst this may naturally feel like more of a business-use benefit, it actually comes into its own when gaming. If you’re having trouble getting through a certain level, you can have video walkthroughs, map layouts or guides available right there alongside you without ever having to stop play. If you’re into something multiplayer, text channels, discord chat or WhatsApp can sit comfortably alongside the game screen to liaise and receive updates in realtime, without ever having to pause out. In the instances where you need both, the three-way split view has your back.It’s also ideal for casual gaming. If you enjoy gacha games or idle RPGs, you can keep them ticking over while you catch up on social media or news articles, or even have multiple games running side by side.ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFEAll of the above would be no use of course, if you were having to plug in regularly, but the Galaxy Z Fold8’s 4800 mAh battery is more than up to the challenge. Built in AI software actively monitors your usage habits, deep-sleeping idle apps and dynamically managing power consumption to maximise the time you get out of it, without compromising on performance.If you’re streaming video, you’re comfortably looking at 26 hours, so you’ll be falling asleep long before the handset will. And with gaming, if you’re not taking those comfort breaks every 45 minutes (we all do, right?) it’ll still go for hours before you need to charge up. And when you do, go grab a bite to eat and you’ll be good to go again - the 45W wired fast charging means you can get from 0% to 65%+ in just 30 minutes.In short, however you like to use your phone for entertainment, the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 will help you to enjoy more, simultaneously, for longer, without ever compromising on the experience.
Prime Day Is Not Just Amazon: See the Biggest Competing Deals From Sony, Best Buy, and Walmart
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is nearly live, and as usual multiple retailers have introduced their own Prime Day-like sales to compete with Amazon. In this article we're tracking a few sitewide sales from Sony, Walmart, and Best Buy with big discounts on monitors, TVs, headphones, and more. Best Buy Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
You’ll miss a lot of Googlebook features without an Android 17 phone
Googlebooks are finally here, but you'll miss out on some key features if you don't have a phone running Android 17.
This iOS calendar app is side-stepping Android to embrace Googlebooks
Fantastical still isn't arriving for Androids at large just yet, and instead targets the new Googlebook platform with this port.
The Galaxy S27 Pro could have bad news for Snapdragon fans
Samsung is widely expected to launch the Galaxy S27 Pro next year, but a new report suggests a familiar chipset split.
Pixel 11’s new Pixel Search app could be coming to older Pixels
Code in the latest Pixel Search app suggests Google may officially bring the feature to older Pixels, potentially Pixel 6 and newer.
TCL’s paperlike OLED phone made me more excited for the iPhone Duo
Can every manufacturer copy this next please?
Galaxy S27 Ultra colors leak, and Samsung could be breaking up with purple
Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra colors suggest Samsung is retiring Deep Purple for another, surprising shade of color.
Android Auto could soon stop working on millions of phones
Android Auto appears to be preparing another compatibility cutoff, with Android 10 users now being warned that support will end soon.
Google admits not every Android app runs great on Intel Googlebooks
‘A small handful’ of apps apparently need some ‘developer tuning.’
First look: Gemini in Android Auto could get a new animation
Google seems to be working on a new animation for Gemini in Android Auto using its Neural Expressive design language.
Google says some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others, and here’s why
The first Googlebooks are finally here, but Google has confirmed to Android Authority that some models might have Android app issues.
This Android flagship won our best iPhone 18 Pro alternative survey by a landslide
According to a reader poll, the best iPhone 18 Pro alternative is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by a comfortable margin.
GrapheneOS explains why your Pixel is lagging and freezing after Android 17 QPR1
Some Pixel owners noticed worse performance after Android 17 QPR1, and a newly identified regression may explain why.