Google teases Q4 update with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 release
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel testers to install. The software offers our first look at changes set to arrive with...
Android Auto finally exits the slow lane, adds Google Maps speedometer
For as much as Android Auto handles, there was one way that it was woefully behind: it had no speedometer in Google Maps. This basic feature has been a part...
Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted
What you need to knowGoogle Maps is finally bringing a live speedometer to Android Auto, closing a long-standing feature gap with Android phones and Apple CarPlay.The rollout is currently very...
A new Sony WH-1000XM6 colorway could be coming soon
TL;DR A previously rumored green variant of the Sony WH-1000XM6 has been listed by a Chilean retailer. The new colorway hasn’t been officially announced and is not yet available for...
Relive the classics with this $16 retro gaming console that comes with 620 games
It's been a while since we've seen these mini home gaming consoles pop up, as most gamers' attention has shifted towards portable models over the past few years. But this...
Xiaomi somehow rolls out stable Android 17 update ahead of its rivals
Xiaomi is now rolling out the stable Android 17 update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17. I just got the update on both phones today, and there's no...
Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it’s not open source
Pankil Shah / Android AuthorityThere are swathes of free apps available for your Android phone, many of which are built to the standard and capabilities of premium apps. But what...
Google alerts Android users about a major backup storage change
Google is tightening the limits on the free storage included with your Google Account. Android backups previously did not count against your storage quota, but that is changing. After quietly...
Don’t need a 300W charging station? These 4 features will change your mind
Charging devices can get out of hand, particularly if you have a few phones, notebooks, tablets, and accessories. You can just use the charger that comes in the box with...
After one year with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it’s clear why Samsung should quit
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityI’ve gone back to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 several times over the last year, and I’ve never fallen in love with the phone. It’s mind-numbing,...