The 4.5-star AOC Bluetooth speaker is half-price at just $24.99
Backyard hangs, pool days, and park trips all call for a speaker that is easy to carry and tough enough to handle the mess. The good news is there’s a...
I broke the main smartwatch battery rule; now my Galaxy Watch is infinitely better
I'm sitting in a movie theater, deep in the quiet part. I shift in my seat, only an inch, and my Samsung Galaxy Watch lights up like a mini torch....
There’s no GrapheneOS for Pixel 11 phones because Google cut a key security feature
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR The team behind GrapheneOS has confirmed that they were unable to complete GrapheneOS for Google Pixel phones. GrapheneOS developers said this was due to Google’s...
5 Good Lock customizations to try before One UI 9
One UI 9, based on Android 17, is Samsung's next major update, and the stable version will start rolling out soon for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Unless you own...
One of Google’s weirdest Pixel features is finally dead, and I’m going to miss it
Dhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityWhen Google introduced an infrared thermometer on the Pixel 8 Pro, the reaction from the tech world, and me, was pretty dismissive. It felt like a...
I evaluated dozens of digital measuring tools on Android to see if phone sensors can replace physical hardware
I'm becoming increasingly reliant on my Android phone, and it's not only for doomscrolling or taking photos of my cat. Modern smartphones have a surprisingly large number of sensors baked...
Google made Android 17’s best feature a Pixel 11-exclusive. This free app does it better
Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityOne of my favorite inclusions is Android 17’s new Digital Wellbeing feature, called Pause Point. When enabled, it forces you to deliberate whether you truly want...
A fake charger fried my phone’s motherboard, so I found an app to catch them instantly
Fake chargers are everywhere in markets and online stores, and convincing packaging doesn't guarantee quality. I'm a victim of these low-quality components. An output spike permanently damaged my Samsung phone's...
Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Untouched and unfinished
Why you can trust Android Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how...
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityGoogle is playing catch-up with the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The North American foldable market is as competitive as ever, with Samsung, Motorola, and Google...