Samsung shifts Gaming Hub focus toward discovery and social tools
TL;DR Samsung is updating its Gaming Hub app, allowing users to discover games based on other titles they play. Gaming Hub will also bring new features to track achievements and...
NotebookLM Slide Decks aren’t just for meetings. Here’s what I use them for instead
When I first opened NotebookLM and saw the Slide Deck feature, I assumed it would be just another tool for meetings: a way to turn notes into a presentation for...
Samsung has a lot to fix in the Galaxy S25 series’ January security update
What you need to knowSamsung has started rolling out its stable January 2026 security update for users with devices outside of its One UI 8.5 beta.The patch holds a substantial...
The minimal Android phone I’ve waited for
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityOne of the more interesting smartphone trends of the last year or two has been the rise of minimalist phones; phones that are designed to be...
Google Photos backups may soon play nice with your phone’s battery
Google Photos is a versatile app that offers multiple options for backing up your images and videos. However, if you're someone who captures a lot of media on your phone,...
How to set up Android Parental Controls on your kid’s phone
Google offers a variety of parental control features in Android via the Family Link app. You can set up a phone from scratch for your child or set parental control...
The Galaxy S26 may not be an entirely pointless upgrade after all
TL;DR A new Galaxy S26 rumor suggests Samsung might actually upgrade charging speeds on the base variant. Instead of the regular 25W charging, the base Galaxy S26 might support 45W...
Android 17’s split notification shade looks inevitable on foldables
Rumors of Google splitting the Quick Settings panel and notification shade have been floating around for over a year now. While these changes appeared in early Android 16 beta builds,...
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We’re running a short audience survey to better understand who our readers are, what they do, and how they use Android Central.As we continue to develop the site, we want...
OnePlus CEO faces arrest warrant in Taiwan amid major probe
TL;DR Prosecutors in Taiwan have issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. Lau is accused of illegally recruiting engineers from Taiwan over the past decade. Taiwan has been...