[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority Take a moment to think about which Android app is at the center of your smartphone. If you answered the phone app, you’re likely still stuck in the early 2010s. But if you answered the launcher, you’d be correct. That’s why picking the right home screen makes all the … Read More “This minimalist Android launcher is my new favorite for old devices” »
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority NotebookLM is one of the best AI research assistants and note-taking apps, but it’s far from the only option. I decided to start researching some of the best alternatives and found no shortage of them. Of course, not all options are created equal, nor will they all have the … Read More “5 apps you should use instead of NotebookLM” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority We’re full of praise for Android apps that pack features and functionality to the brim, but what about those that are genuinely pleasing to the eye? With newer versions of Android focusing more attentively on aesthetics, whether that’s control over Material theme colors or greater use of blur, phone … Read More “The 9 best-looking Android apps I’m using in 2026” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google announced Pixel Studio in 2024 alongside the launch of the Pixel 9 series. The app was designed to be a standalone, on-device generative AI powerhouse for creating fun stickers and editing images right on your phone. However, a lot has changed in two years, and, unfortunately, the … Read More “Pixel Studio is dead. Here are 5 alternatives you should use instead” »
[ad_1] Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Gamehub version 6.0.6 is now available. The update includes Steam overlay support, the ability to join Steam lobbies from an invite, gamepad-to-keyboard and gamepad-to-mouse mapping, and more. It also fixes several issues, like frame interpolation issues on Mali devices. GameHub, the app designed to bring high-quality gaming to … Read More “GameHub’s ‘biggest update’ yet adds big Steam and EA upgrades” »
[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority Generative AI is everywhere, whether it’s used as a cornerstone of a service, used to build apps, or employed to boost functionality within them. But with so many new products appearing all the time, which ones are worth checking out? We’re here to help with a new regular series … Read More “Tired of AI making stuff up? This assistant only answers from peer‑reviewed research” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority Google announced a heap of new Gemini features at Google I/O last month, and one of them — Gemini Avatar — is finally rolling out. What is Gemini Avatar? Essentially, it’s an AI clone you can create of yourself to use in AI-generated videos, capturing not only your physical … Read More “How to make your very own AI clone” »
[ad_1] Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Google is currently testing a new UI for voice search in the Google app. The new interface allows users to toggle “Auto search” on or off. Turning Auto search off introduces a new waveform animation. While it may seem like Google is hyperfixated on rolling out updates for … Read More “Google is playing with a new look for voice search” »
[ad_1] Matt Horne / Android Authority I quite like Duolingo, which seems an unfashionable thing to say in 2026. It may have been a trailblazer in language-learning apps, but, at best, it divides opinion these days. I certainly can’t blame anyone who has given up on the app. There are various reasons to dislike what … Read More “8 Duolingo changes I want to see after a 1,000-day streak” »
[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority Keeping up with the latest and greatest apps and games is a difficult task, but I’m here to help. Each month, I detail a list of the best new Android apps and games, and this month’s edition is packed with loads of great Android games and a few utilities … Read More “5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this June” »
