This is all very exciting. A new light-based hardware addition would be an awesome differentiator for Pixel phones. However, some of our findings leave me scratching my head a little bit. Gemini? AI? Why? What would you prefer Google uses Pixel Glow light notifications for? 82 votes Specific contact calls. 11% Unread messages from specific … Read More “Google may ruin the Pixel 11’s coolest new feature with AI” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority For years now, Android and Google have offered a way to set up parental controls on phones to manage apps, services, and access to information for kids and teenagers before they reach adulthood. It’s a necessary and commendable feature, but it stops short of doing something else that Google needs … Read More “Hey Android, I need reverse parental controls for my mom and dad” »
The Motorola Razr (2026) is finally here, and it’s the cheapest model in the entire 2026 Razr lineup. It still offers a few noteworthy features, such as a large cover display, a big battery with wireless charging, and an IP48 rating. Don’t care about this new Razr phone? Or maybe you’re just curious about other … Read More “5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr (2026)” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority There’s a lot to love about the current crop of foldables. Every time I pick up the Pixel 10 Pro Fold or the razor-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7, or the absolutely gorgeous OPPO Find N6 with its impossibly flat display, I feel like I am holding a piece of the … Read More “Android foldables are better than ever, but I’m waiting for the iPhone Fold” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority For decades, I grew up in a Verizon household. As I became an adult, I experimented with other carriers on the postpaid and prepaid side, but ultimately returned to Verizon a little over half a decade ago. In that time, I’ve rarely ever needed to deal with customer service as … Read More “In 2026, can you get good customer service from the big carriers?” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come … Read More “Wallpaper Wednesday: Android wallpapers 2026-04-29” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority There was a time in the late 2000s and early 2010s when seeing a “Sign in with Google” option on a new website or service was a sign of relief for me. I didn’t need to create a new username and password or fill in unnecessary details all over … Read More “Are you still using Sign in with Google? Here’s why you should stop” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority At this point, I’ve tried and tested almost every major streaming platform. I’ve used Google TV on Xiaomi’s TV Box S, I own an Apple TV 4K (which I mostly keep in my mom and dad’s room), and I’ve spent time with Roku and Samsung’s Tizen-based One UI for smart TVs. That … Read More “I’m sick of Google TV. It’s time for a Windows streaming stick” »
Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority I love Claude. But I also hate it. That is the simplest way to describe my experience after making the switch from Google Gemini to Anthropic’s AI. I’ve been using Claude daily for over a month now. While the initial honeymoon phase was filled with impressive and authentic conversations, the … Read More “I switched from Gemini to Claude and it’s a mixed bag” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini for Google Home has been rolling out for many months, but I wasn’t lucky enough to get it because I live in France. Despite doing all the sign-ups for the Preview program and using Assistant, Gemini, and all my speakers in US English for a decade now, the rollout … Read More “I just got Gemini on my Google Home speakers, and I’d like a refund” »
