Google Maps helped me discover my own neighborhood was lying to me
When I first came to my place, I received a lot of incorrect information about nearby places from my not-so-tech-savvy neighbors. I didn't take their words for granted, though. I...
Concerned about privacy on your Android? Here’s why Bitdefender is your all-in-one solution
Privacy on Android is more than just using Private Browsing to buy cheaper flight tickets. People are often surprised by how everyday tasks, such as checking your bank account, shopping...
The 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store
Pankil Shah / Android AuthorityFor most Android users, the Play Store is the only place they ever look for apps, and honestly, that’s how I used Android for years, too....
A simple 10-second delay in Android 17 may finally break my autopilot smartphone addiction
Similarly, focus modes can block apps on a schedule, but switching them off takes a few seconds at best. Elsewhere, there is Do Not Disturb, which might quiet notifications, but...
Samsung Wallet’s new digital passport sounds convenient, but the internet isn’t sold
Samsung’s latest Wallet upgrade is gaining a lot of attention online, but it appears not everyone is convinced it’s the future of travel just yet.Samsung has launched Samsung ID with...
Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityA recent report found that the US smartphone market is shrinking, and Android phones are taking the biggest hit. Despite rising prices and stock issues, iPhones...
I keep choosing the mobile web over Google’s own Android apps, and here’s why
But there are five Google services I deliberately don't open from the app drawer. Instead, I tap the URL bar in Chrome. It's not that I dislike the apps, but...
The Meta Quest’s new UI is a beautiful disaster. Here’s how to navigate through its most frustrating flaws
Typically, when a company gives its products a UI overhaul, the new design focuses on fixing problems people complained about in the old version. Meta has been working on it...
Survey reveals 50% of users don’t like the new Google Health app
It’s been over a week since the Fitbit app transitioned into the new Google Health app, bringing with it a complete design revamp and the possibility of more integrations and...
If Google nails the Googlebook, I’m gonna ditch my Windows laptop
While there are tons of great apps on Android, I cannot edit and manage catalogs as easily as I can on my laptop, process text in documents, or use the...