Google Photos 2025 recap missing? Here are 2 ways to force it
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityTL;DR A lot of users are complaining that they don’t see the option to make their Google Photos 2025 recap. Despite having all the necessary...
The Google TV Streamer just got more tempting thanks to its new lower price
The Google TV Streamer is a strong option if you're looking to get Google TV into your home. You get a sleek design, powerful hardware, easy access to all your...
Android 2025 scorecard: Major changes and challenges leading to an exciting future for the OS
Grade: BGoogle changed a lot of things with Android this year, bringing the launch window of Android 16 ahead by several months so the stable build is ready by the...
Memory shortage expected to hike the price of your next phone
AI data centers require a lot of memory components to power tools like Gemini and ChatGPT, and construction of new data centers continues at a brisk pace. Exacerbating the price...
Here’s your first good look at the OnePlus Turbo
OnePlus is ready to release an all-new smartphone series, and we might have just gotten our first good look at one of its upcoming devices. The Shenzhen, China-based tech giant...
Navigating 2026: Big innovations & supply chain challenges in consumer electronics lie ahead
IDC x AC (Image credit: Android Central)This is an exclusive column featuring expert analysts from International Data Corporation (IDC), who provide insights into the latest products, news, and more.The consumer...
BlueStacks Prime lets you pay to ditch ads and unlock extra perks
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR BlueStacks has launched Prime as a $4.99-per-month subscription that removes ads. Subscribers also get rewards, discounts, and priority support. New subscribers can get the first month...
The Pixel 8 just got a camera upgrade you’re going to want to try
Although Google really hit its stride with the Pixel 9, the Pixel 8 is still a pretty good phone. Not only is the hardware solid, but it's also going to...
PSA: A strange Pixel camera bug is stopping some photos from being saved
What you need to knowSome Pixel users report a bug where photos disappear after background processing and never show up in Google Photos.The issue appears after rapid photo capture, possibly...
What to expect from Google’s upcoming Android backup changes
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that...