I turned off these Gboard features, and typing feels infinitely better now
Gboard has been my default keyboard for years because it’s fast and reliable. But when I set up a new phone recently, I decided to pay closer attention to something...
Peak Design’s crossbody and wristlet phone straps are here
There's major buzz around smartphone crossbody straps and wristlets, and it has been building up for a few years now. I've tested straps and cases from third-party brands like Casetify,...
One UI 8.5 packs a big audio upgrade for content creators
Tushar Mehta / Android AuthorityTL;DR One UI 8.5 could bring 24-bit audio recording for Bluetooth devices. This is powered by an upcoming system utility called Advanced Audio, which was spotted...
Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops
On February 13, 2026, Google gave us our first look at what we can expect from Android 17 when it launches later this year. Android 17 Beta 1 is available...
Galaxy Buds 4 leak leaves little to the imagination — and I’m okay with the safe upgrades
What you need to knowThe Galaxy Buds 4 series could drop last year’s sharp blade look in favor of a smoother, brushed-metal finish.Samsung isn’t likely to be abandoning stems introduced...
Apple will copy a signature YouTube Music feature with this upcoming iOS 26 update
Lil Katz / Android AuthorityTL;DR Apple is set to bring one-tap switching between audio and video in the Podcasts app. The button placement is identical to YouTube Music. The feature...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s low-light teaser relies on AI, not real footage
With the Galaxy S26's launch fast approaching, Samsung has ramped up its marketing efforts surrounding it. Since last week, the company has published several teasers, highlighting the various aspects of...
Gboard’s allegedly got a ‘cursor mode’ in the oven that’s giving me laptop vibes
What you need to knowA tipster alleges that Google is working on a "cursor mode" for Gboard that would turn its keyboard into a trackpad.Users would be granted a trackpad...
Grab Nova Launcher Prime now if you don’t want to end up overpaying later
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityTL;DR Noa Launcher’s new owners have indicated their plans to shift to a new payment model. That indicates it might switch the ad-free “Prime” version from...
Google Messages will soon copy only what you select
For all the work that Google has put into improving the Messages app, it still misses the mark in certain aspects, which negatively affect the overall experience. One of them...