Android News: 9 November 2025 - 16 November 2025

December 7, 2025, 3:18 AM EST. Experts warn that Elon Musk's Starlink megaconstellation could create an orbital traffic jam that obscures key celestial targets. A Nature-published NASA study suggests that hundreds of miles-up satellite trails could impair up to a third of Hubble Space Telescope images, threatening searches for potentially hazardous asteroids and other science. The European ARRAKIHS telescope project projects high contamination-about 96%-though some researchers claim the impact may be closer to 1% due to camera angles. While SpaceX has said it would dim satellites, critics question whether any improvements were made. In addition to astronomy, satellite launches raise concerns about emissions and debris re-entry. Proponents argue satellites have practical value, from methane-leak detection to new launch techniques, underscoring the need for informed policy balancing exploration with the night sky.

December 7, 2025, 3:02 AM EST. Samsung's next flagship, the Galaxy S26, could ship with a groundbreaking 60W wired charging and a 25W wireless charging boost as part of a new Super Fast Charging 3.0 update. Leaks based on a One UI 8.5 build suggest the device will debut with Android 16 QPR2 and the trend toward more frequent Android updates. The discussion also covers Samsung's historical charging limits (around 45W wired, 15W wireless) and whether the faster speeds will close the gap with rivals. Separately, Android Authority's coverage touches on Android on PC, suggesting the ecosystem is expanding beyond phones. Overall, the upgrade could be a big deal for the US market and Android's charging landscape.

December 7, 2025, 2:26 AM EST. In a ten-round camera face-off between the OnePlus 15 and the Pixel 10 Pro XL, the two 2025 flagships each show strengths. The OnePlus 15 uses a trio of 50MP rear sensors with a new DetailMax pipeline, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL leans on Google's proven lineage. In the rounds tested-2x zoom, Telephoto, Hybrid zoom, Macro, and Main-the results tilt depending on scene: the OnePlus often yields brighter images with punchier color (notably in Macro), whereas the Pixel tends to offer stronger contrast and natural tones in many shots. The competition reflects a close split: bright highlights from OnePlus versus contrast and texture from Pixel, with victories highlighted across rounds rather than a single winner.

December 7, 2025, 2:18 AM EST. Antigravity's A1 360° drone arrives with GPS navigation that supports BeiDou, Galileo, and GPS, while tipping the scales at 249 g. The drone pairs a 1/1.28-inch camera and a new Vision Goggles system offering dual 1-inch Micro OLED displays at 2560 x 2560 per eye, though the goggles require an external battery rather than an internal one (unlike DJI's Goggles N3). Availability starts at $1,599 in the US (regional prices: CA$1,899, €1,399, £1,219, AU$2,199), with two bundles: Explorer Bundle for $1,899 and Infinity Bundle for $1,999, which adds extra batteries and media-transfer gear. More details on Antigravity's site.

December 7, 2025, 2:16 AM EST. Investors chasing FOMO pushed Rigetti Computing (RGTI) higher early last year, but the stock has tumbled 42% in the last 30 days as hype cools. The company posted $1.95 million in quarterly revenue, a YoY drop, and a $20.5 million Q3 operating loss, underscoring the lack of a clear profitability path. While quantum computing could become commercially viable, many expect a long runway. Some expect profitability only around 2040 per a McKinsey report, while rivals like Google and IBM anticipate earlier commercialization. If Rigetti remains a hardware supplier rather than a consumer product, its 5-year stock trajectory will hinge on enterprise demand and tech breakthroughs more than hype or broad market momentum.