14 unusual Android apps I always install on my phone
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityRemember that famous Apple commercial that chirped, “There’s an app for that?” That statement remains entirely true more than a decade later, at least over on...
The offline Google Maps routine that saves me on every road trip
I have learned the hard way that mobile data often fails you when you need it the most. There are moments when navigation apps become unreliable, whether it’s a long...
3 reasons why you should consider buying a hybrid smartwatch
Editor's Desk (Image credit: Android Central)Android Central's Editor's Desk is a weekly column discussing the latest news, trends, and happenings in the Android and mobile tech space.When you think of...
Gemini could be the big Google Maps upgrade we’ve been waiting for
00:00 – Mishaal Rahman: Google Maps will soon let you ask Gemini for coffee shop recommendations.00:04 – C. Scott Brown: And Android will eventually let you fully automate apps like...
7 Chrome tips I picked up from Reddit — and now I feel lost without them
Reddit's layout is something I couldn't quite get used to. The threading system used for its forums feels like it's frozen in the early 2000s. I now understand it to...
The odds are looking grim for Pixel Watch 1 owners to get Wear OS 6
What you need to knowGoogle released Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 for its October 2025 update, but not the Pixel Watch 1.A Google spokesperson indicated...
Google blocks hack that let Pixel users enable VoLTE anywhere
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google’s October 2025 update has broken the Pixel IMS app, a tool many used to enable VoLTE and VoWiFi on imported Pixel phones in unsupported...
The Samsung One UI feature I forgot about — and fell back in love with
When diving into the depths of a Samsung phone, it’s easy to get distracted by flashy new AI features and endless GoodLock customization options. However, there is one hidden feature...
Chrome for Android preps notification silencer for sites you rarely pay attention to
What you need to knowGoogle announced that Chrome for Android will soon receive an update that expands Safety Check's notification capabilities.This update makes it so the feature can automatically revoke...
The Pixel launcher doesn’t have widget stacks, but this app fixes that
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityWidgets have been a part of the Android experience for a long time, and I use them every day. From controlling my earbuds and smart home...