Streaming services are showing you 18% more ads
Megan Ellis / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Major US streaming services increased their average ad loads by 18% between January and August 2026. Netflix recorded a 74%...
Your next fitness tracker doesn’t need to be expensive—the Galaxy Fit 3 at $40 wins
If you want a simple health and fitness tracker that doesn't cost a ton, the Galaxy Fit 3 is the way to go. It has a slim, compact design, a...
Huawei just showed Samsung how a tri-fold should be done
Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT was a revelation last year; with an outward-facing hinge and a 10.2-inch panel that folds into a phone-sized 6.4 inches, it was a phenomenal showcase of...
Google’s Song Search tool could soon work in the background
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR The Google app is working on an overhaul of Song Search that could introduce background listening. This would let Song...
I used ChatGPT and Claude side-by-side for a month on Android; one is clearly better
ChatGPT and Claude are both excellent AI assistants, but using them side by side on Android made me realize how different they feel when you move beyond simple prompts. For...
5 reasons the Pixel 11 Pro XL is my daily driver
I've always enjoyed using Pixels, and that hasn't changed in 2026. I switched over to the Pixel 11 Pro XL from the Find X9 Ultra, and while Google doesn't have...
Is the AI chip dead? What Arm’s new CPUs mean for your next Android phone
Add Android Authority on Google: The conversation around mobile AI has been dominated by talk of NPUs, TPUs, and dedicated neural accelerators. But what if your phone’s general-purpose CPU could...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 fans have noticed a worrying display issue
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 owners have raised the alarm about potential durability issues with the Z Fold 8's inner display. As seen in a number of posts across...
Forget the iPhone Ultra — I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and it might be the best mid-size foldable you can’t buy
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to launch this week, but Xiaomi is stealing a bit of its thunder by announcing its own mid-size foldable phone first. The Xiaomi 18...
I tried the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and I think Samsung and Apple should be worried
Paul Jones / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: Xiaomi gave us a chance to get our hands on its new ide foldable at IFA 2026, and after spending a...