Robert Triggs / Android Authority Whether this becomes a permanent limitation for all future Google signups remains to be seen, but the writing is on the wall: Google is making its free storage tier harder to use in the long term unless you’re willing to verify your identity with one of the internet’s most notorious … Read More “What a 5GB storage limit means for your new Google account” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Google is testing a rather interesting change to Gmail. New users found that they were restricted to just 5GB of cloud storage, but they had to add their phone number to their Gmail account to unlock the full 15GB. Google confirmed this test to Android Authority, saying it applied to … Read More “Why Gmail’s latest storage change should make everyone upset” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I don’t think the 2026 Razrs are perfect, but compared to what Samsung is doing with its devices lately, I love what Motorola has done with its flip phones. And, to be perfectly honest, I would readily pick one over a Galaxy Z Flip 7. Would you buy a … Read More “As a Samsung fan, I love what Motorola is doing with the Razr” »
It’s official: Googlebooks have arrived. The new laptop platform is powered by Android, yet in many ways it looks and feels more like an upgrade to ChromeOS than a whole new platform. While it’s still early days and there’s a lot we don’t know, the core idea of the new Android variant is arguably the … Read More “Are Googlebooks the future? Not even Google seems to know” »
Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority Screen-less fitness trackers are having a big moment right now. While WHOOP has been popularizing the form factor for years, many brands (including Amazfit) have recently entered the space, and now Google is joining in too. Last week, Google announced the Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness tracker designed to collect … Read More “6 reasons why I won’t switch from WHOOP to Fitbit Air” »
Starting this fall, the first-ever Googlebooks will officially hit store shelves. Googlebooks are the spiritual successor to Chromebooks, and Google is pitching them as combining the best of Android and ChromeOS to create a new type of Google laptop — with a healthy dose of Gemini AI features, too. Google is talking a big game … Read More “5 Chromebooks you should buy now instead of waiting for a Googlebook” »
When the Google Pixel 7 launched in 2022, it came with several interesting features like Face Unlock, Super Res Zoom, an LTPO display, and a bunch of special camera additions. One feature I didn’t give too much attention to, though, was the included free VPN service. How Google’s VPN saved me from relying on data … Read More “I’ve had this awesome Pixel feature for 4 years, but I just started using it” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority Whether the Motorola Razr Fold intrigues or leaves you skeptical probably comes down to hardware. The large 8.1-inch main screen, active stylus support, and silicon-carbon battery are all ticks in favor of the Razr Fold, while the non-Elite chip, 243-gram weight, and IP49 dust-resistance could be cause for concern. I … Read More “I spent 7 days with the Razr Fold, and this is the best thing about it” »
Google’s latest attempt at making premium laptops is here, and they’re called Googlebooks. Putting the silly name aside, Googlebooks look poised to strike the perfect balance between the versatile ChromeOS ecosystem and the premium design of the now-discontinued Pixelbooks. In short, Googlebooks are mobile computers in a premium chassis designed for basic tasks. Where have … Read More “Googlebooks will be better than the MacBook Neo for this reason” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Gemini has been a big part of Android for the last couple of years. Google hasn’t been quiet or shy about its ambitions for the AI, regularly rolling out new models and features and finding new ways to integrate Gemini deeper and deeper into the Android OS. Google is pitching … Read More “Gemini Intelligence is the future of Android, and I already hate it” »
