California’s kid-safety bill clears Assembly with Google’s backing
Our digital lives are growing, but so are the risks for kids online. To tackle this, California is moving forward with a new bill that would require strict age verification....
Spotify Lossless Audio is Here: Get the Right Gear on a Budget
With Spotify launching lossless music streaming for premium subscribers, a whole new world has opened up for your auditory entertainment! However, moving from lower-resolution files for non-premium subscribers to the...
Gemini’s improved home screen is coming soon, and it could get new tweaks (Updated: Rolling out)
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Gemini could be getting a refreshed home screen, as we’ve also seen before. Google has begun testing it with a small set of users...
How to secure your phone after a hack in 6 steps
It might start with a friend's text message asking why you sent them a weird link, or it could be a notification from your bank about a purchase you never...
Qualcomm confirms its next flagship chip will carry the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name
What you need to knowQualcomm has confirmed its next flagship chipset will be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, not Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.The new name reflects the fifth generation...
Android brands should learn honesty from Apple’s fast charger (?!)
TL;DR Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max provides more transparent marketing than most other fast chargers. The charger’s branding differentiates between sustained power (40W) and peak power...
Here’s how Xiaomi plans to directly compete with iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 series has been capturing attention since its announcement, and Android phone maker Xiaomi wants to steal some of the action, which it plans to do in...
Which Samsung Galaxy S25 FE color should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is official, and the good news is that you can already buy it online or from the nearest retail store. Before heading to the shelves,...
Your Pixel Watch could soon offer unprecedented control over your Pixel phone
Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is testing new functionality as part of the Pixel Watch Unlock feature, which allows you to unlock your Pixel phone using the Watch....
Every PS Plus Premium game from September 2025, ranked
On September 16, the PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra game catalog will get a little bit bigger as eight new games come to the subscription service. PS Plus Extra lets...