Americans are embracing WhatsApp, but that’s before RCS on iOS

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp now has 100 million US users, accounting for over a quarter of mobile subscribers. While iOS’ upcoming adoption of RCS may slow WhatsApp’s growth, the app will likely remain relevant for certain US users. The shortcomings of RCS on iOS include the lack of end-to-end encryption and incompatibility … Read more

Porn ads reappear on YouTube, despite Google’s promises (Update: Statement)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Several viewers have spotted another sexually suggestive ad on YouTube, highlighting the platform’s never-ending porn-ad problem. This is the fourth time such ads have been spotted on the platform, and the second time this month. Google has shared a statement on this matter. Update, July 26, 2024 (04:29 AM … Read more

Ad-blocking users are now seeing black ads on YouTube

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Some YouTube viewers with ad-blocking extensions are now seeing black screens for a few seconds before a video plays. These black screens could be ads that haven’t been completely blocked by browser extensions. This news comes after reports that YouTube was working on new ad-injection technology. YouTube has been … Read more

Would you pay a premium for a removable battery smartphone?

Adam Birney / Android Authority Smartphones are lasting longer, and users hold onto them for many more years, too. We’ve seen the best smartphone makers acknowledge this, strengthening their focus on long-term software updates. However, that promise also needs long-term hardware support, especially for consumable items like batteries. Modern phone batteries are undoubtedly far more … Read more