The alternate history of Android
July 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Google buying Android, Inc. from the folks behind Danger and the SideKick. It started as an operating system and software utility suite to...
These 8 features on my Pixel secretly boost my daily productivity
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityAndroid is a treasure trove of features — Pixels even more so. The deeper you dig, the more you find. Our own Mishaal Rahman can probably...
Why the Galaxy A56 is worth extra
Samsung has kept me waiting for the Galaxy A56 for months. I bought the international version on launch, and I was excited when the company announced the Galaxy A56 would...
I took my ‘first steps’ into Google’s Comic-Con Rewards Lab with four fantastic experiences
San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing, and Google is back with another fun experience for attendees. Last year, the company had a whole Ferris wheel setup, but this time...
Google makes great apps, but these aren’t it if you ask me
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityGoogle is a software company and knows how to make great apps. I mean, I use apps like Gmail, Maps, YouTube, and Drive on a regular...
Your Google Pixel’s song identification feature may soon get its own app
Google offers several exclusive perks to Pixel smartphone owners, with the Shazam-like Now Playing feature being one of them. As we've recently discovered, Google is working on ways to make...
RCS v3.1 update makes your voice messages cleaner with new codec support
What you need to knowThe GSMA announced the launch of its Universal Profile v3.1 update, which will add support for the xHE-AAC audio codec.This new codec is said to make...
Years later, has 5G really delivered on its biggest promises?
Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityDepending on where you live, you’ve likely had 5G in your pocket for at least a couple of years — or possibly close to half a...
Why the Pixel 10 needs a battery breakthrough to succeed
The story of the Pixel's battery woes is told across forums and social media threads. Some days, the battery is solid all day. Other times, it tanks by 3 p.m....
Instagram is mistakenly calling your friends AI in a new glitch plaguing users
What you need to knowAndroid Central's Namerah Saud-Fatmi reported issues with Instagram, as the app won't let her send messages to friends because they're an "AI chat."The people she follows...