Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 quietly upgrades Pixel phones where it counts
What you need to knowAndroid 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is here just weeks after QPR2, likely marking the final tune-up before Android 17.You can finally toggle off the "At a...
Android Auto’s music player is about to look a lot more expressive
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar. The updated media UI adds visual flair to the playback interface...
These Google Calendar features quietly fixed my work–life balance
My Google Calendar used to feel like a grid of obligations, with meetings, deadlines, and reminders fighting for space and attention. Yet somehow, I still felt like I was failing...
This iconic Kindle e-reader is 18% OFF right now, AND you can get it by Christmas if you order today
If you're looking for a cheap e-reader this winter, you're in luck with Amazon's latest Kindle deal. Right now, buyers can get 18% off the Amazon Kindle, bringing the retailer's...
Someone just archived all of Spotify, and it’s already on torrents
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Anna’s Archive claims it has scraped almost all of Spotify. The archive includes metadata for 256 million tracks and audio for 86 million songs. The...
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is a great tablet with a big problem
The Galaxy Tab S11 is Samsung’s bread-and-butter tablet. It’s not the cheapest or the most expensive in its range, so it should be all things to most people. Unfortunately, Samsung...
The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year’s step goals
Sunday Runday (Image credit: Android Central)In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health,...
The 6 best Android app changes I made this year
Megan Ellis / Android AuthorityI’m very much a creature of habit, which means that I’ve used the same apps for years, even as more alternatives entered the market. However, this...
We use Telegram for road trip coordination because Google Maps is missing this essential feature
Google Maps is one of the best navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android phones and is usually the first app I open when I need directions. Over the...
I tested the Samsung Galaxy S25, here are 5 things I want to see from the Galaxy S26
Samsung played it safe with the Galaxy S25, but if we're being honest, it ended up being a pretty compelling Android phone. I would've liked to see a more aggressive...