Your favorite Pixel 11 Pro alternative isn’t another Pixel
Add Android Authority on Google: The Pixel 11 Pro is objectively a very good phone, but at a cool $1,100, it’s hardly a no-brainer in the current market. Indeed, it...
Google Messages rolls out quality-of-life upgrades that’ll change how you text
If you download the latest Google Messages update you might not notice anything different at a first glance. However, the brand has introduced several new redesigns that should make the...
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is rolling out: unexpected reboots and kernel crash fixes lead the way
What you need to knowGoogle is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 to Pixel testers, aiming to fix an assortment of crashes and unexpected reboots for a few phones.The...
This Nintendo DS-themed launcher is coming to dual-screen Android handhelds
Nick Fernandez / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR An update to the Nintendo DS-themed Nitrodeck Launcher is set to make the launcher compatible with dual-screen Android handhelds. Developer...
Why Samsung’s side-mounted fingerprint sensor beats every under-display option I’ve tested
Not all fingerprint sensors are alike, and although they're much better than they used to be, some manufacturers get the all-important feature just right. Right now, Samsung is ahead of...
The latest Motorola foldable phones have finally come to Verizon — and the deals are impressive
Motorola deals are hardly uncommon, but if you're a Verizon customer, you may have noticed that a few key models are missing from the carrier's store. Fortunately, that changes today,...
Pixel Buds are working on a new touch control for calls
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Pixel Buds earbuds already support a number of tap and swipe gesture controls. Those include options for answering, rejecting,...
The Pixel Watch 4 just got some huge upgrades and it’s now even cheaper to pick up
The Pixel Watch keeps getting better with time. While many will jump straight to the latest model, I think that the Pixel Watch 4 is the sweet spot for most...
Even Realities’ ‘Exposed’ won’t sugarcoat smart glasses in micro-drama series about Meta privacy concerns
What you need to knowEven Realities introduced its "Exposed" campaign, which will evolve into an eight-episode micro-drama on TikTok on October 8."Exposed" will shine a bright light on the privacy...
The latest Google Play System update is locking out some users
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityAdd Android Authority on Google: TL;DR A few Pixel users have been unable to get through their lock screen following the September 2026 update. The issue...