RAM inflation could mean higher smartphone prices
TL;DR A new report says rising memory prices are putting smartphone manufacturers in a bind. Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo have reportedly halted memory purchases and are running low on RAM...
Google Play enhances search with new ‘Where to watch’ streaming feature
What you need to knowGoogle Play now shows a Where to watch card that lists apps where a movie or show is available to stream.Users can search a title and...
How Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use
Mishaal Rahman / Android AuthorityTL;DR As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a...
Google Drive search is underrated — here’s how I use it like a pro
I’ve used Google Drive for years, and for most of that time, I treated it like a digital junk drawer. Everything I ever created, downloaded, or collaborated on ended up...
AI can do a lot of things, but is ‘kill all humans’ going to be one of them? A poll shows most Americans think AI will destroy humanity one day, but that’s only part of the story
Android & Chill (Image credit: Future)One of the web's longest-running tech columns, Android & Chill is your Saturday discussion of Android, Google, and all things tech.Yes, another online article about...
Should you buy the OnePlus 15 or wait for the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
After debuting in China last month, the OnePlus 15 is now officially making its way to the US and the rest of the world ahead of its usual schedule. It’s...
I feared smartwatches were doomed, but 2025 has proved me wrong
If you’re thinking about buying a smartwatch, you’re in luck, because at the end of 2025, it’s quite hard to pick a bad one. For years, smartwatches were a mixed...
The Pros and cons of a ‘Free Phone’ deal
Nothing grabs our attention like the words "free phone". Carriers dangle these shiny new devices, promising the latest tech with seemingly no upfront cost, especially during times like Black Friday's...
I downloaded the November Pixel Drop and all I got were Wicked theme packs
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityFor the past few years, Pixel Drops have felt a bit like Christmas morning for me. A fresh new update with a bunch of exciting...
The tiny Pixel UI tweak that changed how I use my Pixel
We spend so much time customizing our Google Pixel wallpapers, widgets, and home screens, yet most of us ignore the two most visible elements of the entire UI: the default...