I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore
…Oh, how the times have changed. Long before Scoped Storage was a thing, you could access any file from any app. I used that to copy and save game progress files from…
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I ditched Google Drive and Photos for this privacy-focused app, and I couldn't be happier
…I can change the theme to customize the interface, and I enjoy the dedicated “Shared” tab that lets me see all files shared with me in one place. The app is incredibly…
I tried the smart wallet Google fans have been waiting for — but it’s overrated
…This is starting to change now, as companies are embracing Google’s improved and reliable Find Hub in everything from luggage to this new Trackable Miniwallet from Secrid ( $140 on Amazon ), which…
I found 2 ways to remote stream my Plex library for free — here's how
…However, the landscape shifted dramatically in 2025 with the introduction of the Remote Watch Pass, which fundamentally changed how remote streaming works for non-premium users. While a standard Plex Pass still…
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is the budget Android tablet king of a very small hill
…Of everything Samsung could have improved over the past two years, upgrading the panel would have been the most impactful change. It didn’t, and once you notice it, you feel it…
I've been journaling for 12 years: Here's what's missing from Pixel Journal
…Conversely, Day One provides a static pack of writing prompts (although this may be changing soon, according to a post from Day One’s founder ). Stephen Headrick / Android Authority Google also uses…
Five reasons why I use an email alias, and you should too
…Alternatively, ecosystem providers like Proton Mail and Apple offer integrated alias features directly within their premium subscription tiers, allowing you to generate random addresses on the fly with a single click. Once…
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets its spark back, but I still want more
…The simple change has taken Samsung’s top-end flagship from being Apple’s generic point of comparison to one that looks like it belongs alongside the Galaxy Z TriFold (RIP) . I…
Samsung DeX: Everything you need to know
…In 2017, Samsung introduced a software platform designed to change how your phone and computer interact. Here’s everything you need to know about Samsung DeX. What is Samsung DeX? Essentially, Samsung…
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is still a good enough budget Android phone, but only just
…Since then, though, things have changed. Samsung’s cheap Android competition has improved, and the Galaxy A series has merely stayed the course. It’s counted on long-term updates and a…