Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500: The performance gap shrinks
Outside of Samsung, it’s not often that two similar flagship phones launch with entirely different silicon inside, but with the Find X9 Pro and X9 Ultra, we have a rare...
I finally stopped fighting with spotty hotel Wi-Fi thanks to this Netflix USB hack
As someone who tests a lot of phones and travels to many events, I often have to rely on public or hotel Wi-Fi. Sure, having an eSIM makes it easier...
These UAG cases fix the biggest issue with the Galaxy S26 Ultra
One of the biggest points of frustration when I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra was the design. Samsung altered the camera housing so that the modules jut out a bit...
Taking photos my Pixel could never
Hadlee Simons / Android AuthorityVivo made a splash in the smartphone photography space last year with the vivo X200 Ultra, as it offered an optional telephoto extender. This external lens,...
I turned my $1,000 phone into a 1995 desktop computer with this quirky Android launcher
Most of the Android launchers I've ever heard about or tested are designed for function. Microsoft Launcher is great for productivity, and Senior Home is fantastic for decluttering your mobile....
The end of Fitbit? Google Health may be ready to take the reins
What you need to knowGoogle may rebrand Fitbit Premium to Google Health Premium, with early signs seen in store listings.The new branding also includes a redesigned Google Health logo with...
I thought I wanted colorful Android phones until I dropped mine
Brady Snyder / Android AuthorityFor a while, color options for flagship phones felt stale. The top iPhones and Android phones always seemed to be limited to neutral colors and muted...
I left Kindle for a better e-reader a year ago, and I recommend it to everyone
Things are not going at all well within Amazon's walled garden. The Kindle may well be the dominant force it always has been, but there's now an undercurrent of unrest...
Meta gives parents a way to see what their teens are asking its AI
What you need to knowMeta adds a new Family Center “Insights” tab that lets parents see the top topics teens discussed with Meta AI across Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook.Parents won't...
I use two phones with Android Auto — here’s how I easily switch between them
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityIf you’re struggling with connection issues on Android Auto, you’ll already know how difficult it is to keep one phone connected, let alone two.I share my...