3 hidden Android sensors you’ll actually want to try
Modern smartphones are way more powerful than most of us realize, and they include a whole range of sensors that tend to go unnoticed. While a lot of these sensors...
The Galaxy S26 Edge might be dead, but its DNA could be the secret weapon Samsung’s Plus model needs to give it a boost
For years now, Samsung has adopted a three-device launch strategy for the Galaxy S series. That includes the base model, the larger Plus model, and the premium Ultra. However, in...
This Qi2 charger’s cooling fan restored my faith in wireless charging
Brady Snyder / Android AuthorityAndroid users, starting with owners of the Google Pixel 10 series, are finally experiencing the beauty of native Qi2 and MagSafe support. The Google Pixel 10...
I’m letting Android 16 write my ‘busy’ replies, and nobody has noticed yet
Quick replies give you some reprieve when you're feeling overwhelmed with all your tasks and notifications, but can't find a minute to respond to someone who is trying desperately to...
There are plenty of AI chatbots out there. Which one do you prefer to use and why?
Since the launch of ChatGPT a few years ago, there's been significant growth in AI, including the number of capable AI chatbots available. Large and small companies alike have developed...
Google’s Gemini Live just ruined a feature I used daily
Megan Ellis / Android AuthorityWhile I was looking for a worthy Google News alternative, I moved to Gemini for my morning news fix. It felt like a natural substitute because...
I’m less excited for the Galaxy S26 than I am for the two phones launching after it
It’s fair to say that the eyes of phone fans are on Samsung right now. We’re hearing Galaxy S26 camera teases or seeing Galaxy S26 Ultra feature leaks almost every...
Ring and Nest remind us why the camera brand you choose matters
It's 2026, and we agree to terms and conditions daily that govern how our data is used, stored, and shared. We don't have the time to comb through each provision...
The only Google Photos feature I want is an E Ink picture frame
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityI own more e-ink devices than any normal person should, yet I’m still waiting for one very specific use case: a true Google Photos-powered E Ink...
I’m no longer a ‘chaos-notetaker,’ thanks to a Gemini intervention
I've tried hundreds of note-taking apps over the years in my quest to find the "perfect" one. Eventually, I realized the apps were never the problem. The real issue was...