Why I’m choosing non-Elite performance for my next smartphone
Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityQualcomm has not one but two top-tier chipsets to pick from for 2026 flagship Android handsets. First, we had the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which...
The Android password manager nobody talks about actually beats the giants
When the conversation turns to securing your digital life on Android, the same names always dominate: LastPass, 1Password, or even Google’s built-in manager. However, there is a feature-rich alternative that...
Leak claims Honor’s next mid-range could have a mammoth-sized battery
What you need to knowHonor's upcoming mid-range device, the alleged X80, was reportedly spotted passing through a Chinese certification database.The listing reportedly held details about its battery, which could arrive...
One in three: Here’s why Samsung is the king of Android
Hadlee Simons / Android AuthorityThere are a lot of Android phone manufacturers out there. Counterpoint Research, for example, tracks more than 140 brands in its quarterly smartphone market-share reports.Yet despite...
I didn’t realize how messy Google Drive felt — until I tried this cloud storage alternative
I spent years inside Google Drive, building my whole digital routine around it. It felt reliable and universal, something everyone used without thinking twice. Gmail made it even easier to...
Samsung’s accidental reveal: A closer look at the Galaxy S26 series design in One UI 8.5
What you need to knowSamsung accidentally revealed Galaxy S26 series designs through 2D renders found in One UI 8.5 source code.The S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra designs match earlier...
Survey reveals many Pixel owners are using the wrong Qi or Qi2 charger
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityWireless charging has never been a straightforward matter on Pixels, with many recent phones claiming two different speeds whether you were using the official Pixel...
Google Wallet’s new feature wants to ease your travel woes
This year's multi-day Google I/O event featured a series of announcements from Google, focusing largely on its AI products. At the same time, the company also revealed Nearby Passes notifications...
YouTube TV enhances lineup by adding C-SPAN for unfiltered political coverage
What you need to knowYouTube TV has finally added C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, and C-SPAN3 to its live lineup.A small per-subscriber deal struck in September paved the way for the channels to...
A new era of budget handhelds is here
The AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini sets a new bar for what to expect from a budget handheld. This level of performance and build quality in a sub-$100 handheld should have...