Joe Maring / Android Authority It doesn’t feel that long ago that we first fired up ChatGPT, only to be wowed by how it could respond and answer queries as if it were semi-sentient. But such is the pace of the industry, it’s hard to keep up with all the functionality of each AI tool … Read More “Survey reveals most of you want one simple thing from an AI tool” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority AI assistants are dime a dozen nowadays, so picking the best option can be a case of trial and error. Many readers, including my colleagues, usually narrow the options down to three powerful and popular options: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. But which one of these three do you, as the … Read More “Gemini wins AI assistant battle versus Claude, ChatGPT” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Google makes plenty of great Android apps, but that’s largely expected. After all, it is the de facto custodian of Android, and it really should lead by example in that regard. There’s a good chance, then, that many of your apps on your phone are made by Google. But can … Read More “Survey says this is our readers’ most cherished Google app” »
It’s been over a week since the Fitbit app transitioned into the new Google Health app, bringing with it a complete design revamp and the possibility of more integrations and a more centralized health experience that ties together Fitbit, Google Fit, and Health Connect. But, having used the app for a week, my personal opinion … Read More “Survey reveals 50% of users don’t like the new Google Health app” »
Google is really testing its customers’ limits — quite literally. In a new experiment, the company is limiting some users to 5GB of Gmail cloud storage, expanding it to 15GB only after users add their phone numbers to their accounts. Google notes that this tweak is intended to bolster user security, as the phone number … Read More “Survey shows deep split between users over Gmail’s storage limits” »
No doubt in 10 years’ time Googlebooks will be on every desk that doesn’t have a Mac, but right now there are plenty of unanswered questions. Announced at The Android Show I/O Edition this month, the basic pitch is simple enough: Android-powered laptops built around Gemini Intelligence and tighter phone-to-laptop integration. Sounds common-sense enough, right? … Read More “Survey shows you’re not buying the Googlebooks hype just yet” »
The Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) and its two lower-level siblings launched last month with a clear intention to take the flip-fold crown from Samsung. Living up to its name, the Ultra places heavy emphasis on specifications, with 165Hz displays, a 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite/16GB RAM combo. It’s an impressive package on … Read More “This is the best Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) alternative per readers” »
After years of eager fans (like me) begging for a return to its roots, Google has launched a screenless fitness tracker in the Fitbit Air. The module and band design prioritize minimalism, but it’s still committed to tracking all those critical fitness metrics in the background. Few devices on the market are quite like the … Read More “Survey suggests this legacy wearable is the best Fitbit Air alternative” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority Beyond the battle for the title of the best launcher on Android, I’d argue that the next fiercest competition is for browser rights. There are a plethora of Android browsers out there, some made by major manufacturers and others by smaller players that focus on more acute aspects of traveling … Read More “This is the Android browser feature readers can’t forego” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority I receive plenty of app recommendations from readers, and some I’ve genuinely grown to love and appreciate. One that has become a must-use across my devices is NextDNS. This self-managed Private DNS solution has completely transformed how I block ads and trackers on my phone and any other devices that … Read More “Many readers recommend NextDNS, but few bother using it” »
