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I'm sick of seeing $1,300 phones like the S26 Ultra get less ambitious every year
…The tech launches I used to avidly watch now struggle to keep my attention as over-hyped AI features take center stage. Each year, it becomes more difficult to differentiate the newest…
I've tested tons of projectors — here's what they don't tell you about brightness levels
…Here’s why chasing lumens isn’t always the upgrade it sounds like. Would you pay more for a brighter projector? 403 votes 1. Specs aren’t always standardized Kaitlyn Cimino / Android…
Meta will let you secretly watch Stories if you pay for Instagram Plus in limited test
…Mobile Android apps Meta will let you secretly watch Stories if you pay for Instagram Plus in limited test Have you ever wanted your Stories to last longer, or secretly watch others…
Ready for the trails? Strava just dropped a massive hiking update
…focuses on upgrading your next hike. By • 6 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Strava has announced it is rolling out new features for hiking. The…
I tried to give smartwatches a second chance, but it didn’t go well
…I also appreciate the four years of promised One UI and Wear OS upgrades, which wasn’t necessarily the case with many early watches. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 reminds me a…
Android Auto is getting a massive Material 3 makeover with new widgets, video apps, and more
…There are new features for cars too, including the long-awaited upgrade that brings widget functionality to your car’s infotainment screen. New features coming to Android Auto Material 3 Expressive Google…
I have a bad feeling about the future of Google One prices
…General technology I have a bad feeling about the future of Google One prices Google's upgraded AI Pro subscription officially sounds too good to be true. By • 5 hours ago • • • Add…
I used the Motorola Edge (2026) and Pixel 10a, and Google should be worried
…It no longer features an aluminum frame, which is a shame. The older Edges felt premium in the hand, and I don’t like that the phone has lost some of that…
One UI 8.5 beta is coming soon for the Galaxy S24 series, and here's the changelog (Updated: Live)
…New features coming with One UI 8.5 include Bixby with natural language capabilities, standalone antioxidant measurements on Galaxy Watches, partial screen recording, revamped battery interface, and more. Update, March 26, 2026…