I tried the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and I think Samsung and Apple should be worried
Paul Jones / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: Xiaomi gave us a chance to get our hands on its new ide foldable at IFA 2026, and after spending a...
I ditched Chrome for Bare, a Chromium browser that strips away all of Google’s AI bloat
Google is pushing Gemini in Chrome and has now rolled it out for Android phones. I have mixed feelings about Google's aggressive push, and many users don't like the AI...
You can now test Nothing’s upcoming devices before launch
What you need to knowNothing’s Community Review Program is back, giving selected fans early access to upcoming products before public launches.Participants must sign an NDA, respect embargoes, share first impressions,...
AI upscaling is about to transform Android gaming forever
Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: Mobile graphics have increasingly closed the performance gap with integrated desktop-class GPUs and have even kept pace with cutting-edge rendering technologies...
Three hikers ignored Mount Shasta’s rules, trusted Gemini, and nearly paid for it
A group of hikers who admitted to using Google Gemini to plan their hike up California's Mount Shasta, had to be rescued by local rangers and volunteers after becoming seriously...
The best Android phone of 2026 just scored a massive discount during Amazon’s Labor Day sale — but you better act fast
TL;DR: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just scored a rare 27% discount during Amazon's Labor Day sale, but the deal expires in less than 24 hours!It's no secret that the...
GrapheneOS is ‘slightly delaying’ its overhauled Messages app
Calvin Wankhede / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR The team behind GrapheneOS is working on fixes for volume bar and Private Space UI issues. The new Messages app,...
I recovered 2GB of Amazon Fire TV storage using one setting without deleting a single app
Compared to other Fire TV Stick models, my Fire TV Stick 4K Max has more onboard storage, giving me plenty of room to install apps and games. Still, like many...
This Mint Mobile deal makes the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL cheaper than the base model — oh, and it comes with some free wireless too
I've seen a lot of Google Pixel 11 deals since the phones were first unveiled last month, but once again, Mint Mobile has surprised me with one of the best...
Retroid takes on Nintendo nostalgia with new dual-screen Android handheld
Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Retroid has released a teaser for a new gaming handheld. The handheld will be called the Retroid Pocket Duo, and its key feature will...