Samsung’s new Direct Voicemail feature is here, and I tried it out
Paul Jones / Android AuthoritySamsung has released a new One UI 8.5 beta, and the new build finally introduces a feature that was leaked several months ago. Direct Voicemail aims...
Gemini in Gmail is saving my time by perfecting the art of ghosting
Tech corporations promise that their new tools will make things easier. AIs are the latest addition to nearly every product they ship, and Gemini's integration into Gmail is just one...
YouTube Music hits users with an uno reverse, takes away lyrics from free tier
What you need to knowYouTube Music users had a rude awakening over the weekend, as they report the service's lyrics have moved behind a red, Premium paywall.Now, free-tier users are...
Can a Chromebook replace a gaming PC in 2026? Here’s my verdict
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityI’ve been a hardcore PC gamer for about as long as I can remember. Yet in 2026, my only computing device is a Chromebook. Of course,...
Samsung considers reviving this shelved Galaxy S9 camera feature
Samsung was among the first major Android manufacturers to adopt a variable aperture system on a flagship smartphone, debuting it on the Galaxy S9 in 2018. Given its limited real-world...
Need a new controller? GameSir’s G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use
GameSir clearly knows how to make a great gaming controller, and I regularly use the G8 Plus mobile controller with my Android devices. The brand also makes traditional controllers, and...
Google Home may soon ditch text-only Home Briefs
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is working on revamping the Home Brief feature for Google Home users. Home Brief currently presents a text summary of the day’s events, generated...
The compact smart speaker that truly impresses is now down to a price that’s hard to ignore
Sonos was riding pretty high until it decided to do an unnecessary revamp of its app. It's been a couple of years, but the brand has yet to recover. But...
I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too
What you need to knowFairphone has posted 83.7% YoY growth in Q4 2025, even as major brands deal with rising costs and supply shortages.The company is on pace for $500...
The DJI Power 2000 power station has never been cheaper!
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityThis offer is available on Amazon, and the sale is exclusive to Prime members. You can learn all about Amazon Prime pricing here. Remember, new members...