Samsung’s One UI 8.5 might rewrite the rules for Android skins

Early One UI 8.5 leaks already point to Samsung's next Android skin being a much bigger update than One UI 8. It will pack some notable visual changes and introduce several new features. A new report ...

We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

Google's Jules coding agent moves beyond chat with new command line and API

With the update to its coding agent Jules, bringing it to the command line and offering an API, Google hopes to make its ...
Android Authority

Samsung just leaked its 'Galaxy XR' headset name and your phone's cool new 3D camera feature

A new update to Samsung’s Camera Assistant Good Lock module adds a new “3D Capture” setting. The description confirms the “Galaxy XR” branding for Samsung’s XR headset. It also confirms that Samsung ...
MacRumors

Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger With Qi2 25W Certification

Apple this week released a new version of its MagSafe Charger with Qi2 25W certification. It is available to order now with a one-meter or two-meter USB-C cable attached to it, with pricing ranging ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a major Bluetooth upgrade for free - how it works

Auracast support rolls out to more smartphones and headphones. You can share your phone's audio with one or many friends. Your phone and headphones must support Auracast to access the feature. If ...
The New York Times

Play a special New York Giants version of Connections: Sports Edition

Connections: Sports Edition has been a daily staple of The Athletic for nearly a year. For the start of the NFL season, we decided to go a bit bigger. Introducing Connections: Sports Edition — New ...
American Banker

New Android banking trojan RatOn threatens U.S. banks

A new banking trojan, dubbed "RatOn," combines advanced remote access, automated money transfers and near-field communication relay attacks to target a specific bank in the Czech Republic via Android ...
Android

Nova Launcher's Sad End: Founder Says Development Is Over

The news is a sad day for Android enthusiasts. Nova Launcher’s founder, Kevin Barry, has left the project after its acquisition by Branch. Barry had been preparing to open-source the app, but was ...
Wall Street Journal

Why Apple’s Lackluster New iPhones Will Still Pay Off

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup at its annual September event, including its first new phone model in years—the ultra-thin iPhone Air. WSJ’s Nicole Nguyen reports from Apple headquarters in ...
Gizmodo

Apple’s New Accessory Lets You Wear Your iPhone Like a Purse

Apple’s annual iPhone event had a lot in store for anyone in the Apple ecosystem. We got several new versions of the iPhone 17, including a first-ever slim variant in the iPhone 17 Air, a new Apple ...