Pixel’s Desktop Mode is amazing — until you hit this one frustration
…You can’t set a 16:9 wallpaper just for your desktop and automatically revert to a tall or animated wallpaper when you disconnect your phone. Instead, you have to try and…
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Google Photos could soon give you more tools to make your Memories shine
…Earlier this year, Google started rolling out a new look for Memories in Google Photos with custom cutouts or stencils on top of the thumbnail. Now, it appears to be testing a…
I’d switch to a Pixel in a heartbeat if it weren’t for this Samsung app
…It’s not just customization — it’s the extra features I don’t want to give up Pankil Shah / Android Authority Even if you’re not into customizing every little part of…
YouTube TV reaches deal, prevents Disney-style blackout for these channels
…If you’re unfamiliar with AMG, it’s the owner of The Weather Channel, Comedy.TV, Justice Central, Recipe.TV, Automotive.TV, and more. In response to the deal, CEO Byron Allen…
Google Health's latest update is all about naps, metrics, and more control over your data
…Automatically detected bike rides reporting low distances when they shouldn’t (distance reporting for automatically detected bike rides is not currently supported). Nutrition Updates Food Search : Improved speed in search results on…
You could already be paying for a great podcast app and not even realize it
…Do you pay for a podcast app? 122 votes If you’re an Amazon Prime customer, you get Amazon Music included with your shipping perks. Despite that, I’ve always ignored it…
Gemini's Spark agent has leaked, and it looks like it's gunning for Claude Cowork's throne
…Earlier this week, Google showcased the facelift that’s coming for Gemini, along with new automation features. But along with this, Gemini may be getting a truly agentic upgrade with an always…
After you download Android 16 QPR3, here are 3 hidden settings you need to try
…Why? Because there are a lot of big new features in QPR3 – some of the most notable being Google Search bar customization, new options for At a Glance, and a revamped flashlight…
These are the best secure email services I recommend in 2026
…While we have to trust that large, reputable companies follow their own privacy rules and don’t do that, they are definitely scanning all your emails automatically to provide popular features like…
There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it
…By • April 7, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Shimul Sood / Android Authority Samsung’s Good Lock app is essentially a playground for customization, yet most people only skim the surface. I was…