Samsung says One UI 9 beta’s second rollout wave will start soon
Stephen Radochia / Android AuthorityTL;DR Samsung has revealed that a second wave of One UI 9 beta rollout will begin on May 26. The company previously confirmed that the Android...
The Googlebook puts Gemini in a laptop, ready to pull you away from Apple and Microsoft
The Chromebook era is over, and it has made way for the Googlebook era. Google has announced its next generation of laptops, only this time rather than being built around...
The iOS-Android file sharing nightmare is officially over for more Android users
What you need to knowGoogle is expanding Quick Share beyond Pixel phones, with Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor joining the rollout this year.Android users can now share files...
Sony Xperia 1 VIII goes official with upgraded camera hardware
TL;DR Sony’s latest Android smartphone is going official with the launch of the Xperia 1 VIII. This year’s model runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Camera hardware gets...
One UI 8.5 quietly removes a key storage indicator
After months of beta releases, Samsung's One UI 8.5 has finally started making its way out to users in stable, though it's proving a tale as old as time to...
Googlebook is coming… but what about Chromebooks? Here’s what Google has to say
What you need to knowGoogle unveiled Googlebook, a new Gemini-focused laptop category built around Android and AI features.Google says some Chromebooks may get migration paths, but not every device will...
Garmin just gave beginner runners features that used to cost more
TL;DR Garmin announced its new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 beginner-focused running watches. Both add AMOLED displays, adaptive Garmin Coach plans, training readiness, and new quick workout tools. The new...
Android Auto’s big 2026 makeover brings immersive maps and FHD YouTube
There are over 250 million Android Auto-compatible cars out there right now, and Google is trying to bring the best of your phone to each and every one of those...
5 huge Android 17 upgrades are coming this year — Here are the best new features announced at The Android Show
Google's Android Show, ahead of I/O 2026 next week, just wrapped up, and the company showcased some major announcements and features coming to Android 17 later this year. As expected,...
Moto Tag 2 quietly goes on sale in the US — here’s where you can pick one up
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityTL;DR The second generation of the Moto Tag has gone on sale. Motorola has yet to open up orders through its store in the US, but...