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Android Authority
5 hours ago
- General
- Android Authority
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 4)
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we'll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we'll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they'll be optimized for various screens. For the newest walls as well as all the ones from previous weeks, check out this Drive link. Want to submit your own? Head to the bottom of this article. Wallpaper Wednesday: June 4, 2025 Another week, another set of awesome Android wallpapers for you to share! Remember that we are always looking for submissions from our readers. Head to the bottom of this article to find out how you could have one of your images featured in an upcoming Wallpaper Wednesday! With that in mind, we've got six awesome images from our readers that would look great on your phone, tablet, or PC. As usual, we also have three images from the Android Authority team. First, we have a photo of a waterfall that looks straight out of a fantasy film. That comes from reader Jiro Garvida! Next, we have a great picture of some flowers in India from reader Protham Kanti Majumdar. Protham shot that with a Poco M4 Pro! After that, we have a peaceful snap of lily pads in South Carolina from reader (and frequent contributor) Julius Earle, Jr., who used a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for the capture! Next, we have an astounding photo of two bugs from reader (and frequent contributor) Han Le. As usual, Han captured that with a Google Pixel 6 Pro in Vietnam! After that, we have a great shot of a rose from reader Snigdha Paul, who used an OPPO F27 Pro Plus for the shot! Finally, we have a terrific shot of a rainbow from reader (and frequent contributor) Kedrig Koka. Thanks so much for your submissions, all! From the Android Authority team, we have another fantasy-esque shot, this time of a moss-covered tree stump from Chris Thomas. We also have a terrific shot of a curious panda from Rita El Khoury. Finally, we have some busy bees from Jonathan Feist. Be sure to download these photos in their high resolutions from this Drive link! How to submit your own Android wallpapers We are very excited to see your own contributions to our Wallpaper Wednesdays project. Before submitting, here are the rules: Your submissions should be your own creation. That means photos you took, digital art you created, etc. Please don't submit other people's work — that's just not cool. Also, please don't send images purely created with AI . They will not be accepted. Images you created and then augmented with AI tools are OK. . They will not be accepted. Images you created and then augmented with AI tools are OK. You must agree to let Android Authority share your Android wallpapers for free with anyone who wants them. We will not accept watermarked images. You will, however, get a credit and a link in the article itself. We can link to your social media account only. Ready to submit? Fill out the form below. You'll need to include the highest-resolution version of the image you can provide, your name, and a brief description of what the image is. If you want us to link to a social media page you own in your credit, please provide that, too, but that's optional.
Android Authority
5 hours ago
- Business
- Android Authority
15 years of Galaxy S: How Samsung changed the smartphone game
Samsung Today is a very special day for Samsung and the smartphone industry at large, as it marks the 15th anniversary of the original Samsung Galaxy S going on sale. Yep, the first Galaxy S handset went on sale all those years ago, on June 4, 2010. The original Galaxy S delivered great hardware for the time, although the design and software later drew unfavorable comparisons to the iPhone. Nevertheless, the device laid the foundation for some truly game-changing smartphone releases. And 15 years later, Samsung stands atop the pile as the world's most popular smartphone maker. The Galaxy S series hits the gym Samsung followed up on the original Galaxy S with the Galaxy SII in 2011, which was one of the first phones to truly go toe-to-toe with Apple in almost every area. The company then followed up with the Galaxy SIII and S4 in 2012 and 2013, respectively, with the S4 still being the most popular Android phone ever sold. These two phones also cemented Samsung's reputation as an innovator, although these devices also featured a few gimmicks and a bloated Android skin. Samsung went back to basics with 2014's durable Galaxy S5 before it launched 2015's divisive Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. The 2015 releases matched Apple in good (design) and bad ways (pricing) but also cut features like expandable storage and water resistance. Samsung's Galaxy S phones have been the face of Android in global markets for years now. The Korean brand would go on to achieve great success with the Galaxy S7 series to Galaxy S9 range from 2016 to 2018, introducing features like Dex, dual-pixel autofocus tech, and dual-aperture cameras. These phones also brought back expandable storage and water resistance while still offering premium designs. However, Samsung's entire portfolio suffered reputational damage during this period in the wake of the Galaxy Note 7 catching fire in 2016. 2019's Galaxy S10 series might be the high water mark for the series in the 2010s. This was largely due to the Galaxy S10e, which offered a cheap price tag, a relatively compact design, and a solid list of flagship features. This generation also gave us the company's first widely available 5G phone, the Galaxy S10 5G. Samsung in the 2020s: Still the top dog after all this time C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The 2020s saw the industry firmly transition to 5G and this was a mixed bag for Samsung. 2020's Galaxy S20 phones were the most expensive to date at $1,000 to $1,400, and they also ditched the headphone jack. 2021's Galaxy S21 series dropped the microSD card slot and bundled charger, while Samsung cheaped out on the standard and Plus phones. There were notable upsides too, though, such as 8K recording for the first time, crazy periscope cameras on the Ultra models, and S Pen support on the S21 Ultra. Samsung has largely been complacent with its most recent Galaxy S phones, but they're still the most popular Android flagships. The Galaxy S22 series was released in 2022, and there's a strong argument that Samsung is still using these phones as the foundation for its current models. In fact, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus still have the same fundamental camera hardware and wired charging speeds as the S22 and S22 Plus, while battery sizes haven't grown much since then. Samsung's Ultra phones have seen more rapid evolution since the S22 Ultra, switching to a 200MP main camera, dropping the 10x 10MP periscope camera in favor of a 50MP 5x shooter, and offering impressive durability thanks to Gorilla Armor protection. But the S25 Ultra still retains the same 3x 10MP camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 45W wired charging speed seen on the S22 Ultra. Despite the Galaxy S25 phones being mostly iterative upgrades compared to even the S22 series, the Galaxy S range continues to be the most popular high-end Android phones globally. That's in large part due to Samsung's huge geographical footprint, expansive software, and significant brand power. These strengths and more allowed Samsung to see off challengers from LG, HTC, Nokia, Sony, and more. But it all started with the original Galaxy S 15 years ago. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Android Authority
Android Auto will soon let you browse the web and watch videos
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Weather app support for Android Auto has finally graduated from beta, and you can expect to see more weather apps for the platform in the coming months. Google has announced that it now plans to extend support to two more app categories: browser and video apps. The company has also confirmed that an audio-only mode for video apps on Android Automotive is on the way. Android Auto doesn't give you access to all the apps on your phone, and for good reason. Google doesn't want you distracted while on the road, so it has implemented strict guidelines for the types of apps developers can offer on your car's infotainment screen. However, the company is gradually expanding its list of supported app categories. Towards the end of last year, Google extended support to weather apps in beta, allowing users to see weather info relevant to their current location or route. Now, the company has announced that weather apps have finally 'graduated from beta' and any developer can publish weather apps for Android Auto, so long as they meet Google's quality guidelines. Additionally, the company recently added support for games in beta and has confirmed (via 9to5Google) that Android Auto will soon support two more categories: browser and video apps. In a blog highlighting the upcoming in-car app experiences, Google says video apps 'will be supported on Android Auto, starting with phones running Android 16 on select compatible cars.' As expected, video playback will only work when you're parked. For now, Google has not shared any information about the upcoming browser app support. We expect the company to reveal more details closer to the rollout later this year. Along with browser and video app support for Android Auto, Google plans to introduce an audio-only mode to video apps on Android Automotive. This feature will enable audio playback for video apps while driving, allowing users to listen to their favorite podcast on YouTube. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (May 21)
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we'll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we'll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they'll be optimized for various screens. For the newest walls as well as all the ones from previous weeks, check out this Drive link. Want to submit your own? Head to the bottom of this article. Wallpaper Wednesday: May 21, 2025 Another week, another set of awesome Android wallpapers for you to share! Remember that we are always looking for submissions from our readers. Head to the bottom of this article to find out how you could have one of your images featured in an upcoming Wallpaper Wednesday! With that in mind, we've got six awesome images from our readers that would look great on your phone, tablet, or PC. As usual, we also have three images from the Android Authority team. First, we have a fantastic photo of the moon shining over Edisto Island, SC. That comes from reader Julius Earle, Jr., and was captured with a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra! Next, we have a beautiful photo of footprints in some Puerto Rican beach sand. That one comes from reader Juan Martinez Navedo and was captured with a Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus! After that, we have a gorgeous photo of a happy dog from reader Sanjana K., who used a realme 8i for the shot! Next, we have a peaceful photo of the beach from reader (and frequent contributor) Justin Dufrene. Justin used an OPPO Find N5 for that one! After that, we have a nice airplane window photo from reader Lourdes Veguilla. Finally, we have a cool black-and-white photo of some train tracks. That one comes from reader Ahmed Mozakkir Shimanto and was captured with a OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite! Thanks so much for your submissions, all! From the Android Authority team, we have a tiny village at night from Matt Horne. We also have a terrific shot of a neon sign from Rita El Khoury. Finally, we have a great photo of an old building from Hadlee Simons, which he captured using the vivo X200 and its massive attachable lens! Be sure to download these photos in their high resolutions from this Drive link! How to submit your own Android wallpapers We are very excited to see your own contributions to our Wallpaper Wednesdays project. Before submitting, here are the rules: Your submissions should be your own creation. That means photos you took, digital art you created, etc. Please don't submit other people's work — that's just not cool. Also, please don't send images purely created with AI . They will not be accepted. Images you created and then augmented with AI tools are OK. . They will not be accepted. Images you created and then augmented with AI tools are OK. You must agree to let Android Authority share your Android wallpapers for free with anyone who wants them. We will not accept watermarked images. You will, however, get a credit and a link in the article itself. We can link to your social media account only. Ready to submit? Fill out the form below. You'll need to include the highest-resolution version of the image you can provide, your name, and a brief description of what the image is. If you want us to link to a social media page you own in your credit, please provide that, too, but that's optional.
Android Authority
15-05-2025
- Android Authority
Your Android XR headset should have easy access to phone files thanks to Quick Share
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be bringing Quick Share support to Android XR, its new OS for AR/VR devices, to facilitate file transfers. A recent code change submitted by a Google engineer added 'XR' as a supported device type for Quick Share. While a Quick Share client for Android XR might not need to be built from scratch, some UI optimizations will likely be necessary for the new platform. The first headset running Android XR, a new version of the Android operating system designed for AR/VR devices, is set to launch later this year. While Google has shared many details about Android XR, including how apps will look and behave, the company hasn't revealed much about how these new devices will integrate with existing Android hardware. For instance, how will users seamlessly send files to and from their Android XR headset without taking it off? The obvious solution is Android's built-in file transfer tool, Quick Share. However, Google hasn't confirmed if Android XR will support this feature. Quick Share isn't universally available across all Android versions, notably missing from Google TV, Wear OS, and Android Automotive. While these other platforms aren't designed for productivity, that's not the case for Android XR. Google envisions Android XR headsets, such as Samsung's Project Moohan, being used by remote workers, designers, and other professionals who have limited desk space, value portability, or simply desire an infinite viewing canvas for apps. Regardless of their specific use case, these professionals will inevitably need to transfer files between their Android XR headset and their Android phone, tablet, or PC. This likely explains why Google is working on bringing Quick Share support to Android XR. Recently, a Google engineer submitted a patch to the GitHub repository for Nearby, the underlying library Quick Share uses to facilitate peer-to-peer connections. Titled 'Support XR devices for QuickShare DeviceType,' the patch adds 'XR' as a new device type supported by Quick Share. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority This strongly suggests Google is adding support for Android XR as a Quick Share target. What remains unclear, though, is the development status of a Quick Share client for Android XR. Given that Android XR can run the same applications as Android phones and tablets, Google likely wouldn't need to build an entirely new Quick Share client. However, Android XR's unique interface requirements may necessitate some XR-specific UI optimizations. The intuitive nature of dragging and dropping files in virtual reality could make Quick Share feel natural on Android XR, and hopefully, the experience of receiving files will be equally seamless. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority While an announcement of Quick Share support for Android XR at next week's I/O developer conference would be a surprise, it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility, especially since Google has hinted at sharing some Android XR news. A more probable announcement is Quick Share support for Android Automotive; the 'car' device type was added to Quick Share in October of last year, but Google has yet to formally roll out the feature to the platform. The company could also finally unveil Quick Share support for iOS and macOS, though whether such a launch is planned for next week remains unknown. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
