Robert Triggs / Android Authority Die-hard Windows Phone 8.1 fans have been hard at work recently. First, there was an update to the alternative app marketplace, 8Marketplace. Shortly after, a third-party app unofficially brought Telegram support to the platform. We’ve also seen updates to a few other apps recently, bringing Bluesky support and more. The … Read More “Using Windows Phone in 2026 reminded me just how badly I miss it” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority I budget for streaming services monthly, but YouTube still plays a core role in my entertainment routine. Unlike the relatively limited list of movies and shows on these services, YouTube houses hundreds of millions of videos on its servers, covering a broad range of topics from millions of creators. This … Read More “How I improve my YouTube recommendations in 5 easy steps” »
However, having used the new app for about a week now, I have another categorical feeling about it: It’s counterintuitive, and I hate it. It’s a huge step back in usability, and Google’s single-minded focus on AI has ruined what was a much better experience in my opinion. What do you think of the new … Read More “I’ve used the new Google Health app for a week, and I hate it” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Audible is one of the easiest media apps to use, which is probably why so many users never dig much deeper into it. For most people, it really is as simple as purchasing a book and pressing play. Yet after years of using the app, I’ve learned to tailor the … Read More “8 features I use for listening to any audiobook on Audible” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Between my old Galaxy S22 and the current S26, I’ve been a loyal Samsung user for over four years now. But I’ve always been tempted by Pixel phones. Not just as a secondary device, but to actually use it as a daily driver. And honestly, devices like the Pixel 10 … Read More “This Samsung app is the reason I won’t switch to a Google Pixel” »
The original Google Pixelbook is one of my favorite laptops. Myself and others used it as our primary laptops for years. But, sadly, I eventually couldn’t use mine for work anymore. The aging i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage weren’t up to the task anymore, and neither was the battery. On top … Read More “I waited years for Googlebooks, but I wish I hadn’t” »
For the past couple of years, Google I/O has been the stage exclusively for AI announcements, and this year wasn’t any different. This time, however, the focus was back on Google Search, but perhaps not in the way we expected. Instead of addressing the long-standing, fundamental problems with Search, Google introduced a lot of AI … Read More “If Google Search is turning into Gemini, what’s the point of Gemini?” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority Software experience can make or break a smartphone for me, which is exactly why I keep gravitating toward Pixels. Google’s handsets feel easygoing in a way very few Android phones manage, and I love it. So naturally, the moment Android 17 started making headlines with features like app memory limits, … Read More “I hated multitasking on my Pixel until I tried Android 17 app bubbles” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority I get plenty of WhatsApp messages from friends and family every day, many of which are links to other websites, Reddit threads, Instagram Reels, or YouTube videos. Tapping these links opens them directly in their native apps — except for Instagram Reels links, which open in the default browser because … Read More “How to use LinkSheet to fix Android’s broken link handling” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority We’ve seen several apps that allow you to play PC games on your Android device without an internet connection. Winlator opened the floodgates back in 2023, but perhaps the best solution is GameNative. The app, built on the Pluvia project, lets you easily install and play Steam games on your … Read More “How GameNative wants to replace handheld PCs” »
