Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung Messages is going away — and this time for good, with the app officially set to be discontinued in July 2026. When I got my Galaxy S26 last month, Samsung Messages wasn’t even pre-installed. So, like most users, I trusted Samsung’s recommendation and started using Google Messages. It felt … Read More “Samsung Messages is dying. Here’s the app I’m replacing it with” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority For years, the critique of Apple hardware was as predictable as the product launches. We all knew the script and have been just as guilty of it. Apple would unveil a new iPhone that looked similar enough to the last one, tout a chip that was significantly faster than the … Read More “Android OEMs should be worried that Apple’s “boring” era is ending” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority For over a decade, Nova Launcher was the first app I installed on any new Android device. It was the gold standard for customization, offering a level of control that manufacturer skins simply could not match. It was clean, it was fast. Whether you wanted a pixel-perfect layout or complex … Read More “I used Nova Launcher for 10 years, but I’m officially done with it” »
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 2026-04-22” »
All good, right? Except that I’m honestly tired of hearing about Pixels and battery issues. It’s been 10 years, we’ve gone through everything from Qualcomm Snapdragon to Google Tensor processors, from smaller batteries to larger ones, from Android 7.1 Nougat to Android 16, and there’s always an issue with the Pixel battery. It’s high time … Read More “Google Pixel’s battery problems are unforgivable after 10 years” »
We’ve long been spoiled for choice with amazing camera phones, but right now, only a few models stand head and shoulders above the competition. And no, you won’t find my best picks among household names like Apple, Samsung, or even Google. No, instead phones like the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are setting the new standard … Read More “One of the best phone cameras ever” »
I really hoped the Android world had quickly gotten over Apple’s clearly style-over-substance Liquid Glass UX redesign. We’re nearly universally agreed that it looks like something scraped from 2007-era Microsoft, and that’s before we even get to the accessibility headaches. So imagine my surprise when I booted up the new OPPO Find X9 Ultra and was … Read More “This could be 2026’s best smartphone, if only it didn’t rip off Apple’s Liquid Glass” »
Handheld gaming has transformed in its shape and size in the past couple of years. The days of adding flashing lights to a phone’s back and calling it a gaming phone have been rightfully left behind. They have made way for actually useful gaming features you would want on a portable gaming machine, whether a … Read More “OnePlus’s first attempt at a gaming Android phone is a total mess” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Apple’s AirTag and Find My ecosystem have had a huge head start on Google’s Find Hub for many years now. It’s easy to find objects, beyond the simple Bluetooth trackers, with embedded tracking ability that can be quickly located from an iPhone or iPad — bikes, wallets, backpacks, luggage, … Read More “I tried the smart wallet Google fans have been waiting for — but it’s overrated” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Motorola is expected to announce new Razr phones within the next few days, including brand new models for its Razr, Razr Plus, and Razr Ultra flip phone foldables. With new versions on the horizon, I’d typically recommend not buying the current generation and waiting to see what the latest models … Read More “Why you should buy a 2025 Razr now” »
