What you need to know Fitbit announced that it’s finally rolling out dark mode for its app on Android. Users can choose Dark Mode in the app’s settings or, if their device is already set to dark mode, the app will automatically comply when updated. Fitbit’s recent QoL update brought additional exercise machine support to the Charge 6, while a …
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Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that will let you resume using your Android apps right on your PC. The capability is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, and only supports the Spotify app for now. If you’re in the test, you can try out the feature by linking your Android phone …
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Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 adds a shortcut to open Google Wallet with a power button double-press, but Google has limited this feature to the Pixel 8 and newer devices. Despite no apparent technical limitations, Google intentionally disabled the gesture on older phones like the Pixel 7 Pro, offering no clear reason for the decision. The feature …
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Google has started rolling out its latest batch of Android 16 features to beta testers, including expanded support for dark mode and themed app icons. The QPR2 beta 1 was announced yesterday alongside Google launching the Pixel 10 series, and is expected to get a full public release sometime in December, according to Google’s release timeline. The beta includes a …
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Following a prior announcement, Google has given us a slightly more specific timeline for Gemini’s debut on Android Auto and Google TV, but it’s still at least a few weeks away. Around Google I/O back in May, the company confirmed that, yes, Gemini is coming to Android Auto. But the only timeline provided was “in the coming months” which, frankly, …
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As its Appstore for Android dies today, Amazon is reportedly preparing to completely revamp its Fire Tablet lineup with a full embrace of Android rather than its heavily forked “Fire OS.” Amazon’s Fire Tablet lineup has been based on Android since its inception over a decade ago, but “Fire OS” is a heavy fork on Android, doing away with many …
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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Android users finally have an …
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Some carriers let you dial these codes to see if call forwarding is enabled and which number your phone is currently forwarding calls to — either when you’re busy (*#67#) or for all calls (*#21#). You can change it to forward calls to another number, such as your home, office, or a third-party answering service, in settings. On iPhone, to …
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You have been warned — do not scan here. NurPhoto via Getty Images An “impossible” to detect smartphone threat is now surging, with a new warning that more than 4 million attacks were observed “in the first half of 2025 alone.” It’s no surprise the FBI has a new warning for iPhone and Android users. We’re talking QR codes, which …
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For years, I bounced between LastPass and 1Password. I started my journey with LastPass, but ditched it due to its history of protecting user data. Later, I joined 1Password, but I wasn’t comfortable storing my most sensitive information on their servers. I always felt something was missing, a level of control and flexibility that I couldn’t quite get. My search …
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