I dropped these 4 habits — and Google Photos became way better
I'm not a huge photo person, unlike many of my colleagues at Android Police. It makes Google's job easier because it allows the company to do the bare minimum in...
Leak about the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display says you’ll forget screen protectors existed
What you need to knowNew rumors regarding the Galaxy S26 Ultra suggest Samsung is interested in leveraging new Gorilla Glass for protection greater than a screen protector.This new glass will...
Another popular Android brand is making its own Bluetooth and UWB smart tag
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityTL;DR Evidence from Hyper OS suggests Xiaomi is developing its first item tracker, the Xiaomi Tag. The Xiaomi Tag will likely use a CR2032 battery...
I’m tired of pretending this isn’t why you’d switch to Android
Apple disappointed me from the start with iOS 26. Instead of tackling legitimate software issues that had been brewing for years (including the dismal half-launch of Apple Intelligence), the company...
New Pixel 10a leak suggests Google is playing it safe
What you need to knowLeaked renders of the Pixel 10a show the same flat, pill-shaped camera bar and familiar A-series bezels.Performance may get a small boost thanks to a slightly...
Beware: New Android malware uses AI to sneakily commit ad fraud on your phone
TL;DR A newly discovered type of malware uses machine learning to automatically interact with ads and commit fraud. It can also be used to grant hackers access to your screen....
This Gboard feature is just around the corner, and it’s going to change how you type
It's hard to imagine, but it looks like Android phones with hardware keyboards might start making a comeback this year. While nostalgia might hit some people hard, most folks will...
Marshall’s new Heddon hub brings Wi-Fi multi-room audio to your existing speakers
What you need to knowMarshall's Heddon hub brings Wi-Fi based multi-room audio to existing Marshall Bluetooth speakers using Auracast.The hub streams music over Wi-Fi from Spotify, AirPlay, and Google Cast,...
Android could soon be first official state smartphone OS
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityTL;DR Utah is considering legislation that would designate Android as the state mobile operating system. It’s not yet clear if there’s any real support behind...
The Galaxy A17 isn’t the only budget phone on a fantastic deal right now
The Samsung Galaxy A17 isn’t the only budget phone with an outstanding carrier deal attached. If you sign up for a new line, you can score a Moto G Play...