Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority With tariffs fast becoming the buzzword of 2025, everyone is apprehensive about how they might affect consumers. US tech fans have started to spot signs of the repercussions in recent weeks after Nintendo delayed the launch of the Switch 2, and then OnePlus dropped a bombshell at the release of the OnePlus Watch 3. Originally slated to cost $330, the price ballooned to $499.99 when it went on sale. This was obviously going to put off a significant number of previously interested shoppers, but we wanted to get a better idea of exactly how many buyers would have changed their minds after the 50% price hike. Android Authority’s Joe Maring wrote an intriguing analysis piece about what the OnePlus Watch 3 uplift might mean for the brand and the overall industry going forward. He included a poll that asked you whether you were still going to buy the excellent smartwatch at the new price point. The results are below, and they don’t make good reading for the Chinese-based manufacturer.

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority With tariffs fast becoming the buzzword of 2025, everyone is apprehensive about how they might affect consumers. US tech fans have started to spot signs of the repercussions in recent weeks after Nintendo delayed the launch of the Switch 2, and then OnePlus dropped a bombshell at the release of the OnePlus Watch 3. Originally slated to cost $330, the price ballooned to $499.99 when it went on sale. This was obviously going to put off a significant number of previously interested shoppers, but we wanted to get a better idea of exactly how many buyers would have changed their minds after the 50% price hike. Android Authority’s Joe Maring wrote an intriguing analysis piece about what the OnePlus Watch 3 uplift might mean for the brand and the overall industry going forward. He included a poll that asked you whether you were still going to buy the excellent smartwatch at the new price point. The results are below, and they don’t make good reading for the Chinese-based manufacturer.

Earlier this week, many media outlets reported that Google is rolling out an auto-reboot feature to Android that automatically restarts devices that have been locked for 3 consecutive days. This auto-reboot feature was mentioned on the Google System Release Notes page, where Google routinely shares information on new and upcoming Android and Google Play features. Recently, Google quietly updated the wording on this page to say that the auto-reboot feature is optional and coming in the future. Earlier this week, Google quietly revealed — via its Google System Release Notes page — that it was rolling out a new auto-reboot feature to Android devices. The feature, as described, works similarly to Inactivity Reboot in iOS 18.1. If an Android device has been locked for 3 consecutive days, then it’ll be automatically rebooted. Late last month, Android Authority contributor AssembleDebug tore down the Google Play Services app and discovered a reference to this auto-reboot feature, known internally as “inactivity reboot.” He found evidence that the feature is tied to Advanced Protection Mode, a new feature in Android 16 that provides a way for the system and for third-party apps to know when users are enrolled in Google’s Advanced Protection Program. Advanced Protection Mode will serve as a one-click option to enable certain security features in the OS and in compatible third-party apps.

Earlier this week, many media outlets reported that Google is rolling out an auto-reboot feature to Android that automatically restarts devices that have been locked for 3 consecutive days. This auto-reboot feature was mentioned on the Google System Release Notes page, where Google routinely shares information on new and upcoming Android and Google Play features. Recently, Google quietly updated the wording on this page to say that the auto-reboot feature is optional and coming in the future. Earlier this week, Google quietly revealed — via its Google System Release Notes page — that it was rolling out a new auto-reboot feature to Android devices. The feature, as described, works similarly to Inactivity Reboot in iOS 18.1. If an Android device has been locked for 3 consecutive days, then it’ll be automatically rebooted. Late last month, Android Authority contributor AssembleDebug tore down the Google Play Services app and discovered a reference to this auto-reboot feature, known internally as “inactivity reboot.” He found evidence that the feature is tied to Advanced Protection Mode, a new feature in Android 16 that provides a way for the system and for third-party apps to know when users are enrolled in Google’s Advanced Protection Program. Advanced Protection Mode will serve as a one-click option to enable certain security features in the OS and in compatible third-party apps.

Earlier this week, many media outlets reported that Google is rolling out an auto-reboot feature to Android that automatically restarts devices that have been locked for 3 consecutive days. This auto-reboot feature was mentioned on the Google System Release Notes page, where Google routinely shares information on new and upcoming Android and Google Play features. Recently, Google quietly updated the wording on this page to say that the auto-reboot feature is optional and coming in the future. Earlier this week, Google quietly revealed — via its Google System Release Notes page — that it was rolling out a new auto-reboot feature to Android devices. The feature, as described, works similarly to Inactivity Reboot in iOS 18.1. If an Android device has been locked for 3 consecutive days, then it’ll be automatically rebooted. Late last month, Android Authority contributor AssembleDebug tore down the Google Play Services app and discovered a reference to this auto-reboot feature, known internally as “inactivity reboot.” He found evidence that the feature is tied to Advanced Protection Mode, a new feature in Android 16 that provides a way for the system and for third-party apps to know when users are enrolled in Google’s Advanced Protection Program. Advanced Protection Mode will serve as a one-click option to enable certain security features in the OS and in compatible third-party apps.

Earlier this week, many media outlets reported that Google is rolling out an auto-reboot feature to Android that automatically restarts devices that have been locked for 3 consecutive days. This auto-reboot feature was mentioned on the Google System Release Notes page, where Google routinely shares information on new and upcoming Android and Google Play features. Recently, Google quietly updated the wording on this page to say that the auto-reboot feature is optional and coming in the future. Earlier this week, Google quietly revealed — via its Google System Release Notes page — that it was rolling out a new auto-reboot feature to Android devices. The feature, as described, works similarly to Inactivity Reboot in iOS 18.1. If an Android device has been locked for 3 consecutive days, then it’ll be automatically rebooted. Late last month, Android Authority contributor AssembleDebug tore down the Google Play Services app and discovered a reference to this auto-reboot feature, known internally as “inactivity reboot.” He found evidence that the feature is tied to Advanced Protection Mode, a new feature in Android 16 that provides a way for the system and for third-party apps to know when users are enrolled in Google’s Advanced Protection Program. Advanced Protection Mode will serve as a one-click option to enable certain security features in the OS and in compatible third-party apps.

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The US government has stopped funding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a standardized global system for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities across platforms and devices, including Android. Without CVEs, Google’s monthly Android security bulletins may face delays, confusion, or reduced transparency. It’s unclear who, if anyone, will step in to maintain or replace the CVE system. Update, April 16, 2025 (11:01 AM ET): For a moment there it looked like malware authors were about to have a field day, but it now seems that the CVE program has found a last-minute reprieve — on multiple fronts, as well.

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The US government has stopped funding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a standardized global system for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities across platforms and devices, including Android. Without CVEs, Google’s monthly Android security bulletins may face delays, confusion, or reduced transparency. It’s unclear who, if anyone, will step in to maintain or replace the CVE system. Update, April 16, 2025 (11:01 AM ET): For a moment there it looked like malware authors were about to have a field day, but it now seems that the CVE program has found a last-minute reprieve — on multiple fronts, as well.

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The US government has stopped funding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a standardized global system for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities across platforms and devices, including Android. Without CVEs, Google’s monthly Android security bulletins may face delays, confusion, or reduced transparency. It’s unclear who, if anyone, will step in to maintain or replace the CVE system. Update, April 16, 2025 (11:01 AM ET): For a moment there it looked like malware authors were about to have a field day, but it now seems that the CVE program has found a last-minute reprieve — on multiple fronts, as well.

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The US government has stopped funding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a standardized global system for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities across platforms and devices, including Android. Without CVEs, Google’s monthly Android security bulletins may face delays, confusion, or reduced transparency. It’s unclear who, if anyone, will step in to maintain or replace the CVE system. Update, April 16, 2025 (11:01 AM ET): For a moment there it looked like malware authors were about to have a field day, but it now seems that the CVE program has found a last-minute reprieve — on multiple fronts, as well.