Why I’m skeptical about its 7-year update policy
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityBut a new Motorola foldable wasn’t the only bit of Moto news from last week. The company also announced its new Motorola Signature handset. In addition...
5 brilliant Gboard features I’ll keep avoiding in 2026
I don’t like Google bundling its own apps with every Android phone. But some Google apps are so useful that I want them right after booting a new phone for...
Get Personal: Gemini’s ‘Personal Intelligence’ uses your Google apps for answers that matter
What you need to knowGoogle's Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence, a feature that leverages a users Connected Apps for personalized assistance.The AI can dive into Photos, Gmail, YouTube, and more to...
Google might finally let you slide out of alarms again
Stephen Schenck / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google Clock may soon bring back the option to dismiss or snooze alarms by sliding. The option was replaced by buttons with Clock’s Material 3...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 5x camera may finally shine at night
Information about the Samsung Galaxy S26 family has been popping up online for a few months now. Camera leaks surrounding the S26 Ultra point to the primary 200MP camera getting...
Verizon confirms nationwide outage: here’s what still works
What you need to knowVerizon has suffered a sudden nationwide outage, leaving hundreds of thousands of users with SOS-only service instead of signal bars.The disruption began late morning on Jan....
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly removes a useful Recents feature
Adamya Sharma / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 makes a previously experimental Recents menu change official. Users can no longer save images locally or open them directly in...
Samsung shifts Gaming Hub’s focus toward social and discovery tools
Recently, Google Play Games has attempted to bring gamers together with its community features and the ability to synchronize achievements to the cloud so that they're available across devices. Now,...
Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
If you're a Verizon user, this week's service outage might have been the last straw. Fortunately, if you're hoping to find a new wireless provider for cheap in 2026, there's...
Don’t keep buying batteries! Get the Energizer Recharge Pro deal
It’s an argument I’ve been preaching for years: traditional batteries should be phased out, and all tech should be rechargeable. However, we still have to deal with regular batteries. Nevertheless,...