Google Drive lets you save scanned documents as JPEGs

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive could soon be able to save scanned documents as JPEG files in addition to its current ability to save them as PDFs. This would give Google Drive better feature parity against dedicated document scanner apps like Microsoft Lens. The feature has been spotted rolling out to devices. … Read more

All the features I want to see

Paul Jones / Android Authority Although the ROG Ally X was released in 2024, but the company has already confirmed that it sees this as more of a mid-range refresh than a true successor to its original Ally hardware. While it might still be a long way off, here’s our wishlist for the ASUS ROG … Read more

I can finally recommend a Wahoo strap

The Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate represents a complete redesign of the company’s HR straps, including a new built-in rechargeable battery. The upgraded device boasts seemingly perfect heart rate accuracy throughout various workout types, and is comfortable to wear and affordably priced. It also offers ANT+ and multi-Bluetooth connectivity to pair with all your favorite devices, … Read more

Gemini will soon allow you to fine-tune your generated images

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Motorola Razr (2024) TL;DR Gemini will soon allow you to fine-tune a previously generated image. You’ll be able to do this through text prompts as well as manually circling what specific thing you want to change. Although we can see these features in the latest Google beta app for Android, … Read more

Why did you switch from Android to iPhone?

Robert Triggs / Android Authority As an Android fan, you might find it difficult to imagine switching to an iPhone. However, a massive portion of formerly Android smartphone users have just leaped over Apple’s walled garden. Per a recent report by analytics company CIRP, 17% of iPhone buyers previously owned an Android device in Q2 … Read more

All the features I want to see

Robert Triggs / Android Authority The iPhone 16 is still a few months away, so the idea of discussing the iPhone 17 might sound a bit premature. Yet, here we are. The rumor mill seems to be moving faster than ever with major releases. For example, we’ve already seen several rumors about the Pixel 10, … Read more

The CMF Phone 1’s modular approach made tech fun again for me

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The pursuit of modularity in smartphones isn’t new. As far back as 2010, I remember being wowed by the Modu T and its jackets that added features like a 5MP camera or a power bank to the not-quite-smartphone. A few years later, Moto Mods were just as impressive with their … Read more

Boost Mobile made a big change and the Big Three must follow suit

Boost Mobile is one of the oldest and best-known prepaid networks in the US, though it has a mixed reputation depending on who you ask and what company owned it at the time. These days Boost is owned by Dish Network, and while it might not be as hot as it once was, its coverage … Read more

Oura rings could soon support heart rate zones (APK teardown)

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Evidence in the latest version of the Oura app for Android suggests heart rate zones support is coming soon. Oura would have six different zones. This is a feature we usually see on smartwatches and fitness trackers. Smart rings are currently more basic for fitness tracking when compared to … Read more

Pixel 9 Pro XL gets a video review, but one thing is curiously absent

TL;DR A Ukrainian YouTuber has posted a nearly 20-minute review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. However, the model he has is a design sample and is never shown with the display turned on, likely because it doesn’t actually boot. Regardless, we get many great shots of the phone’s design and a good idea … Read more