I miss small phones, and the Galaxy S26 doesn’t count
Joe Maring / Android AuthoritySamsung launched the Galaxy S26 series back in February, and the base Galaxy S26 is one of the best smaller Android phones on the market. I say...
I ditched my super-fast phone charger for a super-slow one, and I’d recommend everyone do the same
People who know me as a tech tester are often very confused when discovering what charging speed I tend to use. Despite owning a phone that powers at 80W, and...
New Verizon deal is waiving activation fees on ALL phones for a limited time — here’s what you need to know
New Verizon deals are always a cause for celebration, but nothing dampens my spirits more than an unexpected activation fee slapped onto an order at the last minute. Fortunately, Verizon...
My new favorite AI-powered app houses 70+ AI chatbots with ease
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityGenerative AI is everywhere, whether it’s used as a cornerstone of a service, used to build apps, or employed to boost functionality within them. But with...
I found the YouTube setting every Shorts hater should turn on
The whole industry has been forcing short-form videos into places I never asked for. Google has been no different. Google bent the mobile app around vertical scrolling, then pinned a...
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Which flip phone is worth your money
Specs-first flip phoneMotorola's Razr Ultra (2026) feels more like a traditional flagship that just happens to fold. It features a 7-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, dual 50MP cameras,...
As a Pixel Watch 4 owner, I really love (and hate) the new Fitbit Air
I’ve worn a Pixel Watch on my wrist since the original dropped in 2022, and have moved through all four models of Google’s smartwatch. Before that, I had worn a...
BOOX owners are getting the ultimate reading accessory Kindle owners are desperate for
Kindles may lead the market in terms of pure e-reader sales, but Amazon has been less than generous when it comes to accessories for its reading devices. In fact, BOOX...
As if we needed more problems, Pixel users now struggle with wonky eSIMs
What you need to knowPixel users continue to report buggy eSIM experiences for Google's Pixel 9 and 10 series devices.Users claim their device will say "something went wrong" or it...
Health sensors on Google wearables are breaking down at an awkward moment
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityTL;DR Some Pixel Watch owners say SpO2 and skin temperature tracking stopped working after a recent Fitbit update. Google and Fitbit have acknowledged the permission...