Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans. Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on. … Read more
We have seen no shortage of great Mint Mobile deals over the past six months, but it appears that the good times may be nearing an end. According to Mint, the offers that have been dominating the airwaves recently — such as $400 off the Google Pixel 9 with half off one year of Unlimited … Read more
What you need to know Reports claim Samsung is moving into the mass production stage of its new fourth-generation 4nm chips, codename “SF4X.” Sources claim the company has created its most “advanced” 4nm chip with a strong focus on AI for various companies globally. Other Samsung chip rumors speculate about its Exynos 2600 SoC, which … Read more
What you need to know Samsung could be working on launching first hand controllers along with its upcoming Android XR headset. References to these controllers have been spotted accompanied by their model numbers. It remains unclear if these controllers will come along with the device, or if users need to pay an additional fee for … Read more
The saga of whether vivo will officially sell the upcoming X200 Ultra outside of China has turned into quite a rollercoaster ride recently. We’ve heard that the phone would stay confined to the Chinese market months ago, then yesterday a report from India said it might make it to India as vivo India was pushing … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon has lowered the discount it offers for its 5G Home Plus plan. The discount has been reduced from $35 to $25, meaning new customers now pay $55 per month. The current rate for the package remains unchanged at $80 per month. Among Verizon’s home internet offerings, the 5G … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority This is a very limited offer, only available on the 256GB model of the device and in two of the online exclusive colors: Titanium Jetblack and Titanium Jadegreen. You won’t see the deal when you first land on the purchase page — you have to scroll down to the Samsung … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently rolled out a fresh update for the Pixel Weather app, which introduced a couple of quality-of-life changes. The update also brings a new snowfall forecast card, but it’s not widely available at the moment. This card displays the estimated hourly forecast, intensity of the snow, and the … Read more
The Galaxy F16 is Samsung’s latest entry-level device, and while new in name, it’s nothing more than a rebadged Galaxy M16 – a device that was based on the Galaxy A16. The only meaningful change on the M16 are its color options – Vibing Blue, Bling Black, and Glam Green with all three featuring Samsung’s … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Genshin Impact will add controller support on Android in Version 5.5. Controller support has been available on iOS since Version 1.3, released in February 2021. The update is expected to launch on March 26, 2025. Five years after the open-world gacha giant Genshin Impact took the world by storm, … Read more