A beta build of iOS 27 reveals a feature called iPhone Handoff, spotted by a MacRumors forum member, that lets a primary iPhone and a secondary companion iPhone share a single cellular plan and phone number using dual eSIMs. Unlike existing Continuity tools that rely on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, this setup appears to work at the network level, so the companion device stays connected even if the main iPhone is off. The option is expected to appear under Settings > Cellular once it launches.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
An Android Authority writer describes switching from Samsung's built-in Edge Panels to a free third-party app called Panels, which adds a customizable sidebar launcher accessible via a swipe from the screen's edge. The sidebar includes three swipeable sections for apps, shortcuts like contacts and quick settings, and interactive widgets, with the option to add more pages as needed.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Huawei introduced the Nova 16s and Nova 16s Pro at IFA 2026 in Munich, bringing its China-market Nova 16 lineup to international buyers. Both models feature 7,000mAh batteries, ultra-bright OLED screens reaching up to 5,500 nits, and multi-camera setups including a 50MP main sensor and periscope telephoto lens. The Pro variant steps things up with a 200MP camera, LTPO display technology, and more advanced imaging features.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
TCL has released the TAB A1 NXTPAPER in the US, a budget 11-inch tablet featuring its glare- and blue-light-reducing NXTPAPER screen technology and an Ink Paper Mode for an E-Ink-like look. It runs a Helio G100 chip with 6GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, and an 8,000mAh battery, and comes bundled with a case and stylus at $249.99, discounted from $299.99.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
An Android Authority contributor describes a personal effort to reduce dependence on Google after growing frustrated with the company's push to inject Gemini AI features across its products. The writer began by testing search alternatives like DuckDuckGo and Startpage before settling on the paid search engine Kagi, while acknowledging some Google products remain hard to replace and older hardware will stay in use.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Fairphone has launched the Gen 6 Plus, an Android phone stripped of manufacturer bloat and carrier apps, shipping only with Google-mandated software and a companion tool called My Fairphone. The device also supports an easy switch to /e/OS, an open-source Android fork that removes Google services entirely for users wanting maximum data privacy.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Belkin introduced three new SoundForm audio products at IFA Berlin, all featuring active noise cancellation at lower price points than typical. The lineup includes the $59.99 SoundForm Isolate Buds with up to 45dB of noise cancellation and a secure wing-tip design, the $39.99 SoundForm Dot ANC earbuds, and the $49.99 SoundForm Play ANC headphones aimed at children with a volume limiter and focus-oriented soundscapes.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Security researcher Jose Rodriguez found that on some Android phones, WhatsApp's video call feature can let anyone view your entire photo gallery without unlocking the device. The flaw is triggered by answering a video call, opening the effects panel, selecting AI-generated backgrounds, and choosing to edit an existing photo, which opens the gallery directly. Rodriguez says the bug affects OPPO and vivo phones but not Samsung, and has reported it to Meta and Google.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Anthropic has updated Claude so it can perform computer-use tasks in the background while users keep working on the same machine. If Claude must take over the screen entirely, it asks permission once per session and waits until the user stops typing before grabbing keyboard control. The feature is in beta for Pro and Max subscribers on the Mac Claude app, enabled via Settings > General > Computer use.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Google has introduced a new feature in Google Vids called 'Docs to Video,' which lets users convert PDFs, Google Docs, and Word files into narrated video summaries. The tool generates a script from the document's content, adds AI voiceover, and pairs it with AI-generated images and backgrounds, with options to edit the script or change the narrator's voice.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
A Reddit user reported that their Google Home assistant began calling them 'Fish Lemon' after a casual conversation about cooking fish weeks earlier. The nickname has persisted across reminders, smart display labels, and direct queries about their name, resisting attempts to correct it despite their Google Account showing their real name.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
Google has rolled out a Google Home app update that lets Gemini for Home handle voice requests that mix media playback and smart device controls in a single command, such as turning off lights while stopping music. The update also fixes previously reported bugs with setting alarms and adding items to Google Keep, and it now alphabetizes automation options while enforcing privacy settings on third-party routines.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
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