Why I can’t go back to Android 16
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityIt’s been just about a week since Google launched Android 17 Beta 1, and as you’ve probably heard by now, it’s not a particularly big update....
My phone is officially ‘shaming’ me into going to bed, and it’s working
It's hard to get a good night's rest in 2026. Between the stress of modern life and the desire to reclaim your free time at the end of the day,...
Should you buy the Google Pixel 10a? Well, the answer isn’t that simple
The Pixel 10a is finally here, and it's... familiar. Google's newly unveiled mid-range Pixel is up for preorder now and will hit stores on March 5, giving you a couple...
Here’s why I’d buy the Pixel 10a instead of waiting for the Pixel 11
The Pixel 10a is the latest member of the Pixel family, but it’s not the only phone Google has in store for us in 2026. The upcoming Pixel 11 is...
This Gemini feature fixes NotebookLM’s Slide Deck limitation
Editing Slide Decks in NotebookLM has always felt like a two-step process for me: generate the deck, then manually fix whatever didn’t quite work. Sometimes there were typos, the diagrams...
Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro
What you need to knowGoogle is previewing Gemini 3.1 Pro, with a focus on complex, multi-step problem-solving that stumps most chatbots.The model scored 77.1% on the ARC-AGI-2 benchmark — more...
Here are my favorite free watch faces for the Pixel Watch 4
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityI love a fresh watch face, and would even say it’s one of my favorite aspects of wearing a smartwatch. It’s the fastest way to make...
I replaced Google Docs with a faster alternative after 13 years
I love exploring alternatives to apps I use daily. A recent exploration of Fossify's suite of apps ended up replacing half of Google's apps on my phone, but these were...
Instagram wants Reels first, but we might get a ‘Your Feed’ option that’s crazy customizable
What you need to knowInstagram is reportedly launching another test overseas that brings a "Your Feed" tab to the UI.This feed is all about endlessly scrolling Reels, as users can...
Why Android killed wide foldables and how it’s resurrecting them
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityUntil today, most foldables have followed a very similar form factor that resembles a regular smartphone when folded and opens up to a square-ish display....