This buried Google Maps location option fixed my most frustrating power issue
I don't leave home enough times for Google Maps to rank third on my battery usage list. That's what made it so strange when I went through my power settings...
The Fitbit Ace LTE hits an all-time low price, making your kid the coolest on the playground when they go back to school
As our reviewer Nick Sutrich put it, the Fitbit Ace LTE redefines what I thought a smartwatch for kids could be. It is one of the most fun pieces of...
Is X down for you? Here’s what’s going on
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Users are reporting issues with the social media platform X. Reports range from being unable to get the app to load to the website not...
I tried transferring my library to YouTube Music, and I don’t think I’m ever going back to Spotify
I’ve been a Spotify user for a few years now. I loved the seamless Spotify Connect feature and broad device support. More importantly, it’s way cheaper than YouTube Music in...
A Galaxy S27 Pro database listing makes it feel like everything’s coming together
What you need to knowSamsung's Galaxy S27 Pro has allegedly appeared in a GSMA database listing alongside the other three models.The listing directly mentions the phone by name with a...
Only one is truly smart
Brady Snyder / Android AuthorityI use both the Google Home and Apple Home ecosystems, and that means I’ve used my fair share of smart speakers and displays. I’ve let the...
Android 17 fixed the one multitasking feature I’ve hated for years
Since my first smartphone, I've multitasked in one way. I open an app, switch to another, then back to the original, and so on. It's the least efficient way to...
I beat the summer heatwave with this wearable AC, and it just went on sale
As someone who lives in India, I know a thing (or ten) about intense heat. This summer is proving to be particularly hot, going up to 107 degrees F (42...
This exclusive Google Home speaker model is running late, but here’s how to get it sooner
Stephen Schenck / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google’s new Home Speaker in Jade Green is delayed, with deliveries starting around early August. Google says it’s working to speed things up for this...
Google Wallet is now the place to go to track your packages
Psychology studies have proven that the anticipation of receiving something that you’ve ordered is often greater than the joy you get from the actual item. So now you can get...