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 its … Read More “Google is playing with a new look for voice search” »
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 it … Read More “8 Duolingo changes I want to see after a 1,000-day streak” »
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 to … Read More “5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this June” »
Pankil Shah / Android Authority For most Android users, the Play Store is the only place they ever look for apps, and honestly, that’s how I used Android for years, too. But over time, I realized that some of the most interesting Android apps aren’t actually available on the Play Store at all. Some are … Read More “The 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store” »
Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority Gemini, Headspace, Todoist, and YouTube Music are just a few of the apps I used to pay for and have now ditched. I’m trying to lower my monthly subscription bill, and while it’s easier said than done, I’ve managed to bring the list down to just three. The three apps … Read More “I’m trying to cut down my subscriptions, but I still pay for these apps” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority A recent report found that the US smartphone market is shrinking, and Android phones are taking the biggest hit. Despite rising prices and stock issues, iPhones continue to sell well while Android’s market share keeps slipping. You can point to a lot of reasons for this, including Apple’s ecosystem advantages … Read More “Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s no secret that Android apps can and often do track users as they navigate their devices and the internet. This is done through systems that monitor users’ habits and report various parameters to third parties, whether that data is as innocuous as how a particular button is used or … Read More “Android apps hide dozens of trackers — here’s how to find them” »
Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority I said goodbye to several apps this year. Some I ditched completely, while others I just replaced with their better, simpler alternatives. A fresh start is what I needed, and I have no regrets. Some of them offer complete privacy thanks to end-to-end encryption, while others are at least more … Read More “These are the 5 popular apps I switched to this year” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Proton Mail is making it easier to leave Gmail. A new feature will let you send and receive messages from Gmail directly in Proton Mail. The tool is rolling out gradually. If you’re looking for an alternative to Gmail, Proton Mail is one of the best options available. To … Read More “Proton Mail is making it easier to say goodbye to Gmail” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Audible is one of the easiest media apps to use, which is probably why so many users never dig much deeper into it. For most people, it really is as simple as purchasing a book and pressing play. Yet after years of using the app, I’ve learned to tailor the … Read More “8 features I use for listening to any audiobook on Audible” »
