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If you’re a frequent user of the Phone Link app on Windows, then you’re probably used to seeing your phone notifications mirrored on your computer. However, if you update your Android device to Android 15, you may lose the ability to see certain notifications.First spotted by Android Authority contributor Mishaal Rahman, Phone Link has started to warn users that certain notifications may not appear. In the warning, it explains that some notifications will be hidden due to a new feature introduced in Android 15: With the latest Android updates, Phone Link no longer shows notifications that contain sensitive details for…

TL;DR Samsung is offering an early peek at its in-development “Project Moohan” headset. The standalone hardware will run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 platform. Samsung intends to formally launch Moohan sometime in 2025. Google is finally getting serious about the future of wearable computing as it embraces head-mounted hardware with the launch of Android XR. This latest branch of the Android platform is all about tapping into the power of Gemini for a voice-first, modern take on all things AR, VR, and MR, all bundled up together under the XR banner. While Google’s plans sound appropriately grand, Apple’s already…

TL;DR HUAWEI has launched the Mate X6 in international markets. The device brings several improvements for enhanced durability and features a new Ultra Chroma sensor that improves color accuracy in photos by 120%. HUAWEI has also launched the Nova 13 Pro and the FreeBuds Pro 4 alongside the flagship foldable. After unveiling the Mate 70 series and Mate X6 in China late last month, HUAWEI has brought its latest foldable to international markets. Unlike the revolutionary tri-fold HUAWEI Mate XT, the new Mate X6 has a more traditional foldable design like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, it’s still a…

TL;DR Google’s Android XR platform will support gaming and feature controller APIs. Samsung’s Project Moohan VR headset will also ship with controllers that will help with gaming. Developers will also be able to easily port existing apps and games to Android XR, though some optimization work will be needed. Google has just announced its new Android XR platform, and the first device to run Android XR is Samsung’s Project Moohan VR headset. Samsung has curiously not pictured any controllers alongside the headset prototype, so we wouldn’t fault you if you were wondering if this headset can be used to play…

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Verizon has launched an Enhanced Video Calling feature. It promises to bring clearer video calls, reduced lag, and more reliable connections, even in congested areas. Only iPhone users on certain Verizon plans and in specific areas can use it initially. For all of the fancy features offered by smartphones and network providers, many of us would prefer that the core functions we use work better. Verizon has moved to address that today with the introduction of Enhanced Video Calling. It sounds great in theory, but only iPhone users can take advantage of it so far,…

For months now, I’ve been wanting to sit down and lament the fact that my Pixel Watch 3 has fewer watch face options than the Pixel Watch 2 and 1, and the same is true for the Galaxy Watch 7 compared to the previous Watch 6, 5, and 4. Today is finally the day, so let’s take a look at what’s happening with our most beloved smartwatches and whether things might change anytime soon.These limited face options have been an issue since both watches landed in late summer / early fall, and it’s all thanks to Wear OS 5. With…

Turns out I’m not the only one disappointed by that strategy. In our small team, four of my colleagues have already independently shared the same thought in different internal Slack channels: We want the glasses, not the headset — cosigned, The Android Authority team. Which Android XR form factor are you most excited about?725 votesThe headset! Give me that immersion!10%The glasses! I want that lightweight design I can use everywhere.53%Both.16%None. I’m already invested in another XR/VR/AR platform.3%I don’t care about XR, AR, or VR.19%The smaller, the betterVR, AR, and XR headsets like the Meta Quest 3 ($499.99 at Best Buy),…

TL;DR United now supports Apple’s Share Item Location for AirTags. Travelers can securely share AirTag data with United agents. It’s infuriating when an airline loses your checked luggage, and even more so when you seem to know where it is better than they do. Putting a Bluetooth tracker in your checked baggage is becoming increasingly popular, so it stands to reason that air carriers should use this extra data to locate your worldly items. United Airlines has taken the first step on that front, allowing you to share your AirTag data with its team.In its Thursday press release, United was…

TL;DR It’s reported that a big announcement about the next HDMI standard will made at CES 2025. The new standard is expected to use next-generation HDMI tech to provide higher resolutions and frame rates. There’s a rumor suggesting that NVIDIA’s and AMD’s next GPUs may be compatible with HDMI 2.2. It’s hard to believe, but the HDMI 2.1 standard launched all the way back in 2017. Compared to its predecessor, it brought support for higher resolutions and refresh rates. After being around for seven years, it looks like it’s about time for a new standard to finally take its place.This…

Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityTL;DR YouTube has degraded the user experience on some player embeds. These affected embedded players no longer let you click on the title link to have the video open on YouTube or the app. The company reportedly made this decision to protect its partners and advertisers. When watching a YouTube video embedded on a different website, you can usually click on the title to open the video on YouTube or in the app. If you’ve recently noticed that this link does not work on videos in articles, you’re not imagining things. In fact, it appears there’s…