Robert Triggs / Android Authority The very concept of being charged a subscription fee to access your own media rubs me the wrong way. It’s an anathema to the whole self-hosted ethos and a bid to escape the spiraling costs of music and video subscription services. If Netflix isn’t getting my money for original programming, … Read More “Plex’s price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s fair to say that Nova Launcher was once the pinnacle of the Android launcher space. While many of its loyal fans still believe it is, there’s no doubt it has experienced some ups and downs in recent years. You likely know the Nova Launcher story by now. The app … Read More “How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup” »
There’s a lot to get excited about here, including the large 8.1-inch 2K LTPO display with pen support, the 6,000mAh battery with 80W of fast charging, and a triple 50MP camera setup with a main lens, an ultrawide, and a 3x telephoto. But, despite Motorola’s pedigree in the Razr clamshell line-up, this is still its … Read More “5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr Fold” »
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Our hearing is important, and it’s something we should want to protect. Google agrees; Pixel phones have something called “Sound Exposure Notifications” that monitor how loud your audio is and provide a warning if it thinks things are too loud. That sounds all well and good, but in some situations, … Read More “This Pixel safety feature is making my driving less safe” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s always exciting when a product receives a new software update, but I can’t help but shudder nowadays when Google TV rolls one out. With its latest revision, Google seems intent on making you love YouTube Shorts, placing the short-form video content made for vertical devices on the default Google … Read More “There’s never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher” »
I’ve worn a Pixel Watch on my wrist since the original dropped in 2022, and have moved through all four models of Google’s smartwatch. Before that, I had worn a Fitbit for many, many years, starting with the original Fitbit One and moving through the Flex, Alta, Charge, Blaze, and more. I love the product … Read More “As a Pixel Watch 4 owner, I really love (and hate) the new Fitbit Air” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority I won’t lie — it turned out to be a pretty good decision. The subscription came bundled with YouTube Music, which, at the time, I didn’t think much of either. In my head, I was never really going to use it. I already had Apple Music, my playlists were set, … Read More “Why I switched from Apple Music to YouTube Music after 5 years” »
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 bi-weekly series covering … Read More “My new favorite AI-powered app houses 70+ AI chatbots with ease” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series back in February, and the base Galaxy S26 is one of the best smaller Android phones on the market. I say “smaller,” because you and I both know that this isn’t actually a small phone. In fact, it’s virtually impossible to find a legitimately small … Read More “I miss small phones, and the Galaxy S26 doesn’t count” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The current state of the economy is no joke. The rise in living costs means it’s the best time to strap in and start saving money wherever we can. One easy way to save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars a year is to ditch your expensive phone plan. We’re … Read More “Switching to this carrier could save me half of my already affordable cellular plan” »
