5 reasons the Pixel 11 Pro XL is my daily driver
I've always enjoyed using Pixels, and that hasn't changed in 2026. I switched over to the Pixel 11 Pro XL from the Find X9 Ultra, and while Google doesn't have...
Is the AI chip dead? What Arm’s new CPUs mean for your next Android phone
Add Android Authority on Google: The conversation around mobile AI has been dominated by talk of NPUs, TPUs, and dedicated neural accelerators. But what if your phone’s general-purpose CPU could...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 fans have noticed a worrying display issue
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 owners have raised the alarm about potential durability issues with the Z Fold 8's inner display. As seen in a number of posts across...
Forget the iPhone Ultra — I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and it might be the best mid-size foldable you can’t buy
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to launch this week, but Xiaomi is stealing a bit of its thunder by announcing its own mid-size foldable phone first. The Xiaomi 18...
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...