Bringing Good Lock features to my Pixel
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityAs a part-time Google Pixel user, there’s one thing I miss dearly when switching over from my Samsung phone: Good Lock. The customization suite has become...
I’m jealous of this Pixel calling feature that saves hours of phone call frustration
I am the same way in Zoom rooms or Google Meet rooms as well. I can't explain why I feel this way, but I do. And that feeling makes me...
The US phone market struggled in Q1, but one Android maker made serious headway
What you need to knowResearch company, Omdia, reported on the U.S. smartphone market for Q1 2026, stating it has dipped by 3% YoY.The company says that rising memory and storage...
I hate mobile games, but I’ve been playing this one for years
Mitja Rutnik / Android AuthorityI’m not a proper gamer. I never was one, and I don’t see myself becoming one either. I’ve tried several popular titles on Android and usually...
I abandoned Samsung for a Google Pixel, but I still desperately miss these One UI tools
In contrast, Samsung offers a suite of exclusive hardware and software perks that serve as a major selling point over Google and other brands. Samsung's approach feels more mature, ensuring...
Proton Mail now lets you use your Gmail inbox inside the app
What you need to knowProton Mail can now pull Gmail emails directly into the app without needing to open Gmail separately.Users can send emails using their Gmail address directly from...
Are the big 3 carriers teaming up to stop Starlink? It looks like it
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityAccording to Verizon, the effort would pool satellite spectrum resources across all three networks, enabling a more consistent experience when using satellite backup. One name conspicuously...
Google Photos users are ditching Ask Photos after Gemini broke their search
Ask Photos is designed to be a more conversational way to approach search. Instead of typing in search terms like “koala” or “Australia,” you should be able to ask, “What...
3 ways you can use Circle to Search to identify songs on any Android phone
Circle to Search grew to become one of Android's most essential features. Unlike other Google AI tools, Circle to Search isn't held back by system requirements or exclusivity. It's available...
I’m trying to cut down my subscriptions, but I still pay for these apps
Mitja Rutnik / Android AuthorityGemini, Headspace, Todoist, and YouTube Music are just a few of the apps I used to pay for and have now ditched. I’m trying to lower...