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Android Authority
2 hours ago
- Android Authority
Hot deals: High-capacity power banks that are still portable
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Technicalities Powkey Portable Power Station 200W Discounted with a $50 coupon The Powkey Portable Power Station 200W has long been a respected model in the world of battery packs. It came out at a time when this level of power was a bit unheard of in something so portable. Now it has some competitors, but it is still an excellent alternative for those who want a high-capacity battery pack that is actually portable. It measures 7.87 x 1.81 x 5.71 inches and weighs three pounds. While pretty small, it comes with a hefty 146Wh battery capacity, which is equivalent to about 42,000mAh. For perspective, keep in mind that an average smartphone has a battery of about 5,000mAh. You get plenty of options with this one, too. For starters, it has two AC outlets, which is already rare for something this small. There are also four USB-A outlets, a 12V port, and a 15V input. This means you can recharge it using solar panels! It has a 200W max output, but that can mainly be achieved using the AC outlets. Anker 548 Power Bank Discount only for Prime members If you need an upgrade and don't mind carrying something a bit bigger, the Anker 548 Power Bank is a really nice camping companion. It measures 4.59 x 4.59 x 8.17 inches and weighs in at 5.1 pounds. That said, it does feature a larger 60,000mAh battery capacity, and it has some extras many of you will love. For starters, it has a retractable light on top, which you can use to add ambient lighting to dark places. It only has two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. One of the USB-C ports can output 60W, while the other is limited to 27W. The USB-A connections can reach 18W. Additionally, it has a solar panel input. GRECELL T300 Portable Power Station GRECELL T300 Portable Power Station GRECELL T300 Portable Power Station See price at Amazon Save $44.00 Limited Time Deal! Automatic limited time deal Now, if you need some more power, this is my favorite power station that is still easy to carry around. It has a much larger 230.88Wh battery capacity, which is enough to fully charge an average smartphone about 25 times. It can do much more than juice your phone up, though. The GRECELL T300 has a 330W stable output, with support for 600W surges. This means it can also power things like laptops, tablets, or even smaller appliances. Despite having so much power, it is still pretty portable at 9.61 x 6.72 x 6.97 inches and 7.3 pounds. Port availability is pretty nice, too. It has an AC outlet, which is the one that can handle those higher wattages. Additionally, there are two USB-C outlets with a 60W output, and there are also a couple of 18W USB-A connections. Additionally, you can take advantage of a car socket output. This one also has a light, and I would argue it's a more helpful one, as it is more like an actual flashlight, as opposed to a lamp-style general light. And like the other options, it also supports solar panel input. Catch these deals while you can! While not the most exciting, these middle-ground batteries are the most helpful. I have plenty of batteries I test for content here at Android Authority, and the GRECELL T300 is the one I use the most.
Android Authority
10 hours ago
- Android Authority
Files by Google is getting a little more of that Material 3 Expressive flair (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google's currently updating its Android library with Material 3 Expressive design language. Following an initial look last month, we've spotted further signs of Files by Google's M3E redesign. The app is experimenting with new, more intuitive icons and some revised screen layouts. Who doesn't love reinventing themselves with a new look for summer? When it comes to Google and its Android apps, right now that means gussying them up with a fresh dose of Material 3 Expressive design elements. While the company formally introduced that new look last month, and it's still going to be a little while before we're seeing it everywhere, we've already managed to spot early efforts to implement it across multiple Google apps. And today we're adding a little more to that growing list. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. This time around, Material 3 Expressive is freshening up the look of Google's Files app for Android. If that sounds familiar, you're not wrong, as we already spotted a whole lot of Expressive UI in progress when looking at Files last month. So while some of the screens here might reflect changes we already covered then, we're also spotting further tweaks that are worth showing off. We coaxed this preview out of version 1.7853.772781075.1-release of the app, but you won't yet see these changes running it yourself. In all the image sets featured below, we have the existing layout on the left, and the in-development refresh on the right of each pair. We're starting out slow, and with these two, we're mainly interested in what Files is doing with that Floating Action Button (FAB), condensing down to a single UI element and trying on that new pill-shaped look. The app's view for moving around files is testing some new iconography, swapping its line art for a filled-in look. We notice a refreshed layout for both list and grid views, one that Google seems to be moving to consistently across the app. Here we're again turning our attention to that FAB, with an improved design to better communicate new-folder functionality. Google is also trying out an icon refresh for the way the app indicates unknown file types, as you can see on the left. Google's working on a new view for file details, and the app could end up moving to the sidebar layout we have here. That can get a bit busy, granted, but we'd argue that things like the camera details are even easier to view with the sidebar UI. We've also spotted some minor changes to font weighting in the app, but honestly, even with a side-by-side comparison the slightly bolder look Google is trying out is basically impossible to see — for now, just take our word for it. We'll keep digging into Google's future updates to Files and the rest of its Android library this summer in the hopes of uncovering more of this Material 3 Expressive progress. 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
12 hours ago
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Google Photos' upcoming Remix feature could launch with a video upgrade (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos' upcoming Remix feature, internally codenamed 'Bluejay,' will likely support video editing. When it launches, the feature will use generative AI to transform videos into various styles, with options potentially including 'I'm feeling lucky,' 'Subtle movements,' and 'Go wild.' Creating AI photos and videos is all the rage these days, but many people are using AI to remix their existing photos and videos. For instance, the Studio Ghibli trend went viral recently, and people had a lot of fun reimaging themselves in the popular art style. We've previously spotted Google Photos working to incorporate this generative AI use case with the upcoming Remix feature. While the feature is yet to launch, we've now spotted clues indicating it will work for both photos and videos. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Google Photos v7.34 includes code that indicates that the upcoming Remix feature could also support video edits. Code Copy Text Remix Bluejay Video I'm Feeling Lucky. Suble Movements. Go Wild. Here, 'bluejay' is the working codename for the Remix feature, and in the second string, it is used as a placeholder for the marketing name 'Remix' (which is still a work-in-progress name and may or may not be the final marketing name). While the Remix feature for photos could offer styles like claymation and anime, there would be different style suggestions provided for the Remix video feature. We could spot these three style suggestions: Random style: I am feeling lucky Subtle style: Subtle Movements Wild style: Go Wild As is the theme with the Remix feature, the Remix video feature will also likely use generative AI to transform your video into these different styles. Google has yet to announce the Remix feature, and it's still very much a work in progress. We don't know if and when it will roll out to users. We'll keep you updated when we learn more. 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
15 hours ago
- Android Authority
Don't give me hope: Spotify's long-awaited lossless tier shows signs of life again
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify's long-promised HiFi lossless audio tier is likely nearing release, as suggested by new asset file leaks. The upcoming tier will likely offer music in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC files, consuming up to 1 GB of data per hour. This feature may be part of a 'Music Pro' tier, potentially costing an extra $5.99 monthly on top of your current subscription. Spotify announced its 'HiFi' lossless tier back in February 2021, but as you may already know, it's still not here. Over the years, we've seen plenty of leaks about the feature, indicating the company hasn't just abandoned its plans. More recently, Spotify's CEO did mention that the Spotify Super Premium plan would offer 'better sound quality,' once more indicating that it's not dead yet. New asset files have now leaked, suggesting that Spotify's 'HiFi' lossless tier is still in the works, possibly nearing launch. Reverse engineer Chris Messina spotted these strings within Spotify, which indicate that its Lossless tier is coming soon: Lossless music, now in premium Introducing the best sound quality on Spotify: for music in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz. Reddit user Ok_Improvement5956 spotted several graphics within the latest PC update of Spotify that give us more hope than they should after four years of excruciating wait: There are mentions of 'Lossless' across tracks that are served at the higher quality tier. Further, the Lossless tier will consume up to 1GB of data per hour of playback to serve FLAC files at up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz. The Reddit user mentioned in another comment that Dolby Atmos is not on board. From the graphics, we learn that you will need 'compatible headphones' to experience the lossless tier. The header for the tier also mentions 'wired connection,' which shouldn't come as a big surprise to anyone. A Bloomberg report earlier this year mentions that the company hopes to roll out its new Music Pro tier later in 2025, potentially costing an extra $5.99 a month, for higher quality audio, remixing tools, and access to concert tickets. Even though the writing is on the wall that Spotify's Lossless tier is coming, I wouldn't hold my breath on it. It's been years since the first announcement, and we've seen similar leaks a few times now, only for nothing to happen and our enthusiasm to fizzle out eventually. It will launch when it's ready. 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
15 hours ago
- Android Authority
Google Messages just got RCS tags, notification snoozing, and custom group chat icons
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out the new Google Messages features announced last week. The messaging app now lets users customize RCS group chat icons and snooze notifications. It has also received new RCS tags for the New chat page and a 'Delete for everyone' option for RCS chats. Google announced a couple of new features for its messaging app last week, including an RCS group chat icon customization option, RCS tags for contacts, and notification snoozing. Although the company did not share a release timeline for these features at the time, they're now reaching users with Google Messages version 20250528_00_RC00 (via 9to5Google). Google Messages users are finally getting the ability to customize RCS group chat icons, several months after we first spotted the feature in a teardown. As we showcased earlier, this feature lets you upload a custom icon for RCS group chats or pick one from Google's Illustrations tool by tapping the new camera button next to the group chat icon. The latest Google Messages release also brings support for notification snoozing, allowing users to mute notifications from chats for 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or always. To do so, you can long-press on a chat and select the new Snooze icon. Chats that you snooze will be grayed out and display a snooze icon underneath the time and date. Google has also rolled out RCS tags for the New chat page, making it easier for users to tell whether a contact has RCS enabled. Additionally, the company has introduced a new 'Delete for everyone' option in RCS chats. These features bring Google Messages up to par with other popular messaging apps and should incentivize more users to finally make the switch to RCS. 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.
