Joe Maring / Android Authority On my Pixel phone, there are many Google-made apps that are not just essential to the way I live and work, but completely impossible for me to let go of. Calendar has all my important meetings and upcoming events; Chrome has my entire browsing history and research; Gmail is, well, … Read More “Forget Photos and Maps, this is the Google app I can’t live without anymore” »
Samsung’s custom chip efforts haven’t exactly enjoyed smooth sailing. After years of manufacturing setbacks, design changes, and repeated hiatuses, the company is finally aiming to get Exynos back on track. For global customers, that comeback begins with the Galaxy S26, where Samsung’s in-house silicon returns to the flagship lineup. Exynos has endured a turbulent decade. … Read More “Samsung bet big on AMD for Exynos — here’s how it’s actually working out” »
Bryan Wolfe / Android Authority A few months ago, I reviewed my AI subscriptions and simply asked: “Am I actually using this?” The answer, in three out of four cases, was not really. I was paying for Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT Plus, and Perplexity Pro. Each served a different purpose on paper, but in reality, I … Read More “Why I just canceled ChatGPT Plus and two other AI subscriptions” »
If you comb through years of Pixel press releases and marketing material, Android gaming receives only a cursory mention compared to this decade’s big tech buzzword — AI. In fact, you won’t find gaming mentioned on the official Pixel 10 product page at all. Compared with handset and silicon rivals who have been happy to … Read More “This one chart exposes how far Pixel has fallen behind in mobile gaming” »
Karandeep Singh / Android Authority I didn’t intend to do this experiment, but my month-long trip away from home forced me to shut down my NAS for a good few weeks. What I expected to be a temporary inconvenience ended up feeling… normal. The NAS is such an ingrained part of my local file access … Read More “I replaced my NAS with Google Drive and barely noticed” »
In one hand, I hold the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — a powerhouse driven by Qualcomm’s benchmark-dominating Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In the other, Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL, powered by the latest Tensor G5 chip. On paper, Google’s latest flagship looks far less impressive in terms of raw performance, a fact Pixel fans have … Read More “What’s the real difference for games in 2026?” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Ever since it debuted on the Pixel 10 series last August, Take a Message has quickly become one of my favorite recent Pixel features. Essentially Google’s modern take on the voicemail box, Take a Message answers missed calls for you, shows real-time transcriptions, and makes those transcripts easy to read … Read More “How to create a custom Take a Message greeting on your Pixel” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority I’ve been an iPhone user since the iPhone 5c, and switching to Android was never part of the plan — not even in my wildest dreams. I was deeply invested in Apple’s ecosystem, and I loved it to bits. It was the kind of experience where everything just clicked, especially … Read More “After 13 years with iPhone, I’m finally switching to Android” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy 26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra are polar opposites. Only a few things, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and One UI 8.5, tie the two models together. I’ve long been a fan of compact and thin phones; I spent my own cash on both … Read More “I tested the Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra. Here’s why the Ultra is worth it” »
Karandeep Singh / Android Authority Google Maps’ new AI chat tool showed up just in time for my Mumbai trip. I had to plan long commutes from the northern side, where I stayed, to the south, and discover all the must-try places in between. It was the perfect opportunity to test out Ask Maps to … Read More “5 ways this Google Maps AI feature helps avoid tourist traps” »
