After over a decade with Android tablets, I’ve left for the iPad
…With Apple, you’ll typically see OS updates for at least five to seven years. This isn’t much different than what Samsung offers, but the update cadence is faster since Apple…
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Oura’s subscription-free rival is back on Kickstarter with a tempting new bundle
…The smart ring promises up to 15 days of battery life, updated sensors, and a titanium build. Kickstarter pricing starts at $299 before climbing through additional tiers up to $449. Ultrahuman is…
This is a make-or-break year for Google's smart home line-up
…But on paper, the ecosystem has been stalling for far longer than that. We only had the Pixel Tablet, Nest Wifi Pro, and Nest Doorbell in the two years prior, and the…
Google TV is a mess — and Microsoft has a perfect alternative hiding in plain sight
…With the upcoming Windows 11 update , Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox Mode that brings a console-like interface to all Windows devices (not just gaming handhelds). This Xbox Mode offers a…
Android's Photo picker may finally fix its biggest missing feature
…Code Profile is eligible to show camera Hide camera entry point because the device is not eligible for the feature Hide camera entry point because the device does not have an eligible…
Why Nothing’s big push into the US still isn’t enough
…Nothing hasn’t been free of missteps, but all told, the devices would give buyers more choice at multiple price points. I only hope that Nothing understands Best Buy needs to be…
I used Nova Launcher for over 10 years — but I'm officially done with it
…By • April 23, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Andy Walker / Android Authority For over a decade, Nova Launcher was the first app I installed on any new Android device. It was the…
Samsung may have a mysterious new pair of Galaxy Buds on the way
…Hadlee Simons / Android Authority In fact, as near as we can tell, Samsung doesn’t currently have any SM-U* devices in its ecosystem. Its smartphones frequently end with a U for…
Find Hub is finally getting one of the handiest Google Maps location features
…This isn’t a new idea in Google’s ecosystem. Google Maps has offered location-sharing notifications for some time, and that was part of the frustration when Find Hub first added…
12 pioneering phones that launched ahead of their time
…Not just reading, there’s even a thriving ecosystem around adding a second screen to the back of the phone. Devices like the Insta360 Snap vlog monitor let you view a livestream…