5 reasons why I refuse to pay for YouTube Premium
…If I had to change my music streaming platform now, it would be for a service that allows me to avoid AI music . But AI slop is a major problem on YouTube…
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Android 17 deep dive reveals Google's most practical update in years
…Instead of cramming platform updates into an already overloaded presentation, Google once again gave Android its own dedicated space ahead of I/O. And honestly, that approach works far better. The company…
Survey says loads of readers don't use my favorite ad-blocking tool on Android
…Given this was a reader-recommended platform, NextDNS received plenty of support in the comment thread. Commenter krisbmeyer explains why they use it: I love NextDNS and use it on my phones…
I love YouTube, but these unskippable 30-second ads are my breaking point
…The TV app is also the place where users have the least control over their ad experience, making the change feel particularly egregious. After taking a long break from YouTube due to…
As a OnePlus Watch 3 user, here’s why I’m not upgrading to the OnePlus Watch 4
…Unfortunately, it’s just not enough of a change to justify a purchase, especially when the overall size and wearability remain mostly the same. Battery life isn’t a reason to upgrade…
Google TV is a mess — and Microsoft has a perfect alternative hiding in plain sight
…for a change. By • April 29, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google C. Scott Brown / Android Authority At this point, I’ve tried and tested almost every major streaming platform. I’ve used…
Oura’s newest smart ring is tiny on the finger but big on impact
…To accommodate the change, the smart ring features updated sensing architecture with more powerful LEDs and improved signal quality that should actually boost accuracy across more skin tones. Don’t want to…
Android 17 Beta 2 shows Google borrowing security features from Chrome OS
…But the platform’s expansion onto new device types is really only just getting started, and maybe the most exciting area for its expansion now is onto desktop and laptop computers. Aluminium…
No banking apps on your custom ROM? This new initiative could help.
…Many banking, financial, and government apps don’t support custom ROMs and Google-free Android forks as these platforms typically don’t support the Play Integrity API. So UnifiedAttestation could potentially solve…
Fitbit is now Google Health — and it's not just a simple rebrand
…By • 8 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google TL;DR Your Fitbit app is transforming into Google Health, with some big changes to data management and personal training. Google Health will be…