A Reddit user flagged a counterfeit WhatsApp listing appearing in a sponsored slot ahead of the genuine app on Google's Play Store, as first reported by Android Authority. The fake app, from an unknown developer called 'Agment Assets sallu,' has over 500,000 downloads and copies WhatsApp's icon, screenshots and description text. Google has not responded to a request for comment, and the listing remained live at the time of reporting.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-16
Android Authority released its latest weekly collection of Android wallpapers, sourced from both readers and its own team members. The feature is a recurring series offering free downloadable wallpaper images for phone users.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-14
Norway's Data Protection Authority fined Xandr, an adtech unit now owned by Microsoft, 92 million kroner (about $9.6 million) for allegedly using sensitive Grindr user data for advertising without obtaining explicit consent. The agency said Xandr assumed Grindr had already secured user approval, and the case stems from a 2020 complaint by Norway's consumer council covering data practices between July 2018 and April 2020. It is the largest fine the NDPA has ever issued.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
A company expanded its team by hiring a role focused solely on reporting and relaying information, believing it would increase capacity. However, the new hire became a bottleneck, as the role depended on others to act on the information, creating delays instead of efficiency. The mistake was in designing a role that was more of a messenger than a producer, leading to a growing queue of unresolved issues.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-07
Hackers gained control over DNS records for Google domains and ccTLDs in Ghana, American Samoa, and Sierra Leone by infiltrating third-party registries. They obtained valid HTTPS certificates for these domains, enabling impersonation and malicious content delivery. Google responded by revoking the certificates and working with authorities to prevent further misuse, affirming that its own systems remained unaffected.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-07
A Reddit leak attributed to u/desterpot details how many 'picks' T-Mobile's upcoming T-Mix plans will charge for each add-on perk. Items like DashPass, Sirius XM, Delta SkyMiles and YouTube Premium Lite cost one pick, while Google AI Pro, Xbox Game Pass Premium and YouTube Premium cost two, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs three, and ESPN Unlimited costs four. Founder members reportedly get Apple TV, Hulu with Ads, and Netflix Premium for one pick through mid-2027.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon is selling the 256GB Nothing Phone 3 for $549, down from its $799 retail price, a 31% discount. The unlocked model includes 12GB RAM, a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a triple 50MP camera system with OIS, and a 5,150mAh silicon-carbon battery with fast and wireless charging.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
Android Authority released its weekly Wallpaper Wednesday roundup for October 7, featuring six reader-submitted images and three from its own team. The free, watermark-free wallpapers are available in both JPG and PNG formats, optimized for phones, tablets and PCs, with full-resolution downloads offered via a linked Google Drive folder.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
Android Authority polled over 1,800 readers about how they sideload apps now that Google has rolled out new sideloading restrictions, including advanced warnings and a 24-hour wait timer. More than 63% said they manually download APK installation files from sources like GitHub, while only 20.7% use third-party app stores such as F-Droid or Obtainium.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
An Android Authority writer lays out personal reasons for favoring Google's Pixel 11 Pro over rival Android flagships, citing a cleaner software experience with fewer duplicate or bloatware apps compared to phones like Samsung's. The piece also highlights Pixel's position as first in line for software updates as a key advantage.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
Android Authority found hidden code in Google Photos version 7.96.0.99 revealing an in-development feature that lets users pick a playback speed—0.25x, 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, or 2x—for animations made from multiple photos. The update would also add a preview screen before saving the GIF, which currently isn't offered, with finished animations saved to the camera roll and backed up to Google Photos.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon is selling the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for $399.99, a $200 cut from its $599.99 list price, marking its lowest price to date and beating the previous year-to-date low of $424.99. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership, which shoppers can access via a free 30-day trial. The phone features a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, a 50MP main camera, and Samsung's pledge of six years of OS upgrades and security updates.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
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