[ad_1] Megan Ellis / Android Authority I’ve spent the past week battling the flu, with my body giving what I can only describe as a half-hearted fight. Laughing often caused coughing fits, my breathing resembled wind whistling through canyons, and I spent the majority of the time in bed or propped up on the couch. … Read More “Samsung Health’s new Vitals feature could fix my biggest issue” »
[ad_1] Megan Ellis / Android Authority Google TV is the go-to platform for many streaming boxes and smart TVs, and it’s easy to see why. The platform has been around for ages, it supports literally millions of apps, and it has reasonably low system requirements. There are loads of features worth knowing if you want … Read More “6 Google TV tips and tricks I can’t live without (2026 guide)” »
[ad_1] Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve worn enough smart rings at this point that most new launches tend to blend together. The category is maturing, which is great, but it also means many updates have started to feel incremental. That was until the latest from Oura. The new Oura Ring 5 is thinner and … Read More “72 hours later, I’m already in love” »
[ad_1] Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority For years, Plex has served as the ultimate sanctuary for cord-cutters, tech enthusiasts, and data hoarders who wanted to reclaim ownership of their digital media libraries. You bought the hardware, you curated the files, and Plex provided a beautiful, Netflix-like interface to stream your personal collection to any device … Read More “Plex just proved it has no idea what users want” »
[ad_1] Pankil Shah / Android Authority Limiting charging to 80% is one of the best things you can do to preserve your phone’s battery health in the long run. And if you can also avoid fully discharging the battery often and stay closer to the 20-80 charging range, even better. This essentially keeps the battery … Read More “Why I never enable battery protection on my Android phone” »
[ad_1] 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 regular series … Read More “Tired of AI making stuff up? This assistant only answers from peer‑reviewed research” »
[ad_1] I used to look forward to the release of the latest flagship Android phones, geeking out over the newest hardware specs and software innovations. But over the last few years, I’ve become more jaded. The tech launches I used to avidly watch now struggle to keep my attention as over-hyped AI features take center … Read More “I’m sick of seeing pricey flagships getting less ambitious every year” »
[ad_1] Paul Jones / Android Authority The One UI 9 beta is in full swing for the Galaxy S26 series, and while there aren’t many major updates, there are some nice quality-of-life changes to look forward to. Seeing as One UI 9 is based on Android 17, it’s natural to assume that most, if not … Read More “One UI 9 is skipping my favorite Android 17 feature” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority Google announced a heap of new Gemini features at Google I/O last month, and one of them — Gemini Avatar — is finally rolling out. What is Gemini Avatar? Essentially, it’s an AI clone you can create of yourself to use in AI-generated videos, capturing not only your physical … Read More “How to make your very own AI clone” »
[ad_1] Megan Ellis / Android Authority Vibe coding is easier than ever thanks to the diversity of tools available for developers and novices alike. While it would take hours or even days for a beginner to get a simple app up and running without AI, vibe coding allows you to do this in minutes. I … Read More “5 things I learned after vibe coding my first app” »
