Joe Maring / Android Authority A clean Android experience is one of the key selling points of Pixel phones. Unfortunately, this “clean experience” is often misunderstood as barebones. Sure, other flavors of Android (like One UI) take the cake with their extensive feature set and customization options, but the Pixel UI is no slouch either. … Read More “6 hidden settings every Google Pixel owner needs to use” »
It’s finally happened! After years of begging for their return, screenless fitness trackers are back, at least in the form of Google’s new Fitbit Air. I’ll admit, I didn’t expect Google to be the one to answer my pleas, but given that Fitbit started life with simple, innocuous trackers like 2013’s Flex, it feels fitting … Read More “Why no GPS on the Fitbit Air is an instant dealbreaker” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority I love the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. That’s no surprise — I’ve owned all four generations of Pro Galaxy Buds, and I’ve loved all of them. They’re comfortable, sound great to my ears, and have features I can’t get anywhere else. The experience isn’t perfect, though. Using Galaxy Buds with … Read More “I love the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but using them with a Pixel is a mess” »
Google Chrome’s “weights.bin” file has been gathering a lot of attention, particularly for its forced, inexplicable, and inescapable nature. This file is responsible for on-device Gemini Nano features and is actually good for your privacy, but users have been looking for ways to opt out of these features, delete the file, and stop it from … Read More “How to delete Chrome’s weights.bin file and disable Gemini Nano” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority As someone with thousands of photos/videos in Google Photos, and as a regular user of both Gmail and Drive, Google One has been a necessary subscription for years. When so much of my life revolves around these Google services, paying for Google One isn’t really a choice for me — … Read More “I used to hate paying for Google One, but not after these 2 updates” »
Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner, with the big keynote scheduled for May 19. Last year’s event saw a heavy focus on AI, and we are expecting a similar theme this time around. Here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2026. Google I/O 2026: Schedule and livestream This year, the Google I/O keynote … Read More “What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Every friend group is going to have its black sheep. Maybe they’re the one who’s most likely to need bailing out, the one who’s always canceling plans at the last minute, or the one who’s never jumping at the chance to buy the next round. I’m the black sheep in … Read More “Google Voice’s lack of RCS support is ruining my group chat” »
The Fitbit Air is one of the most interesting new wearables we’ve seen from Google/Fitbit in a while. The screen-less design is gunning right for WHOOP, the Pixel Watch tie-in is intriguing, and the $100 price tag is fantastic. For Fitbit enthusiasts, the Air looks pretty compelling right out of the gate. However, with Google … Read More “As an Oura Ring user, I’m glad the Fitbit Air isn’t a smart ring” »
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority I was underwhelmed by the Galaxy S26 Ultra when I first got my hands on it. I’d be a fool to argue it’s not a solid flagship phone, and I understand why Samsung does what it does. Still, the Galaxy S26 Ultra didn’t generate the same level of excitement I’ve … Read More “The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s huge success is terrible news for all of us” »
I remember when the Chromecast with Google TV first came out. My immediate thought was, “This is a game-changer.” While I’d been a Chromecast user since the original model, I increasingly desired the deeper functionality of a full remote and UI, as you’d get from Fire TV sticks and Roku. Since then, I’ve used multiple … Read More “I don’t want a new Google TV Streamer, I just want a new Chromecast” »
