New Matter updates streamline smart home setup
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of…
It’s good, but setup is confusing
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority In March, Google rolled out the newest Pixel Drop. Among a slew of new phone features dropping for the Pixel 6 series through to…
Oppo launches the Find X8 Ultra in China, with a 6.82″ OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 6,100mAh battery, and a quad 50MP camera setup, starting at ~$890 (Hadlee Simons/Android Authority)
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Save 29% on this solar-powered security cam with hassle-free setup
Whether you want a security camera for keeping an eye on your home when you’re away or checking on unusual activity from the comfort of your bedroom, one thing is…
RCS setup in Google Messages keeps failing? Here’s how to fix it
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A recurring Google Messages bug prevents some users from activating RCS, leaving devices stuck with SMS. Users have found that clearing the app cache…
Here’s how my Pixel Launcher setup maximizes my productivity
Andy Walker / Android Authority When I get a new phone, more often than not, I’ll jump right into installing my favorite third-party apps. So, when the Google Pixel 8…
The new Moto G’s triple camera setup is just dual cameras and a dud
TL;DR Motorola has unveiled two new budget-friendly Moto G devices for the US market. The new Moto G 2025 features a large 6.7-inch display, stereo speakers, an AI-powered camera system,…
Create your own ultrawide setup with two of these $70 Dell monitors
Ultrawide monitors are awesome, but they’re extremely expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, you could replicate a similar setup by putting together multiple monitors next to each other. And…
OnePlus Open 2 could come with a triple 50MP camera setup, wireless charging
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR The OnePlus Open 2 could come with a triple 50MP Hasselblad-tuned rear camera setup. The device could also come with wireless charging and support…
The rumored ‘ultra-slim’ iPhone 17 could turn back time with a single camera setup
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A new spec leak of the rumored iPhone 17 Slim indicates it won’t be the Ultra iPhone many were hoping for. The phone is…