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...
I’ve given the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic 3 chances. It has failed each time
I spend far too much time thinking about and wearing watches of all types, and it makes me a harsh critic of smartwatches that don’t get things right. One such...
Google Play Books celebrates 15 years, and readers won’t want to miss it
What you need to knowGoogle Play Books celebrates its 15th birthday in December, which kickstarts a massive points party for users.Readers from Dec 5-7 can earn 15x the Play Points...
Android may soon auto-adjust settings for smoother bus rides
Mishaal Rahman / Android AuthorityBillions of people rely on public transit every day, and if you’re one of them, you know the drill: You step onto a crowded train and...
7 Android tools I use to avoid overspending during holiday sales
Holiday sales have become a season of impulse shopping, driven by push notifications, app banners, and payment shortcuts that make overspending dangerously easy. However, Android’s ecosystem also offers a suite...
Is YouTube bad for your kids? Why Australia’s social media ban isn’t the answer, and active parenting is the only true solution for raising digital-age children
Android & Chill (Image credit: Future)One of the web's longest-running tech columns, Android & Chill is your Saturday discussion of Android, Google, and all things tech.Starting December 10, Google is...
Survey confirms: Most of us are at risk of ‘smartphone pinky’
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityEarlier this week, I published an article highlighting a phenomenon that I only recently learned about. Called “smartphone pinky,” it describes discomfort and pain that...
The Galaxy S25 Ultra goes beyond what most people need, making the S25+ the smarter pick
Samsung's delivered some great devices over the past few years, but people aren't really happy with them because the brand isn't really offering innovative or exciting products anymore. Sure, I'd...
The stage is set for a much better Motorola Razr Ultra in 2026, and I can’t wait to see how it improves on arguably the best flip phone of 2025. Here’s how the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and current smartphone trends can literally help shape the next Razr
When the Motorola Razr Plus 2023 was announced, it was the first time in a long time that I was truly excited for a new smartphone. Sure, it wasn't the...
4 easy ways I make personal wallpapers for my Android phone
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityI have an app for almost everything I could ever need. Whether I’m craving pizza, need to calculate compound interest, find a tailor for a shirt...