Pixel Launcher search bar gets a much-needed upgrade in Android 17 Beta 1
Over the years, Google has made some useful upgrades to the Pixel Launcher's search bar widget. Yet, for a widget that is permanently there on your home screen, it lacked...
This is Nothing’s flagship store in India
There are two kinds of retail stores. Xiaomi tends to follow the traditional retail system; you walk into one of its stores, see the products available for purchase, and then...
Android 17 lets users customize launcher search shortcuts
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR While Google’s search widget has let users customize one of its shortcuts, the same option has not existed for the Pixel Launcher’s search bar. With...
Quick Share’s AirDrop support expands to the Google Pixel 9
In November 2025, Google did the unexpected by making Quick Share compatible with Apple's AirDrop. More impressively, it achieved this without any help from Apple. Since then, the feature has...
Nothing Phone 4a series leaks are making me think about what could come to pass
What you need to knowEarly Nothing Phone 4a rumors claim the device has passed through Geekbench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip.The device was also paired with the...
Gboard might turn your keyboard into a trackpad with new cursor mode
Damien Wilde / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google could be gearing up to add a cursor mode to Gboard for easier cursor movement and swiping. The Gboard app already has a glide...
This $20 smartwatch is loaded with features and makes you wonder why you’d even bother spending more
Published Feb 13, 2026, 6:25 PM EST Timi is a news and deals writer who's been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read...
Nothing has finally given its phones a truly essential feature
Android Central Labs (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Android Central Labs is a weekly column devoted to deep dives, experiments, and a focused look into the tech you use....
Deal: This UGREEN Ergonomic Mouse is only $16.99 right now!
This offer is available from Amazon. It’s a record-low price, so it’s the lowest it’s ever been. Got a desk job? It has its health implications, and one of the...
Android 17 Beta 1 arrives on Pixel devices
It's been a rough start for Android 17, with Google sharing that it would arrive any day on Pixel devices, announcing the launch of Android 17 Beta 1, and then...