5 things to know before you ditch Google Photos for a NAS
…That shift also changed my relationship with storage. When I was using Google Photos, I’d upload my pictures and videos and never really think about them again. Everything just worked in…
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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…
Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike
…The ad-free experience is a game-changer and YouTube Music is my go-to in my man cave loft and during my driving. It’s a great way to stay informed…
I've had this awesome Pixel feature for 4 years, but I just started using it
…Mobile I've had this awesome Pixel feature for 4 years, but I just started using it VPN by Google has changed the way I use my phone when I step outside…
Google's Fitbit Air makes a strong case for minimalism and ditching your smartwatch
…The Air tracks sleep stages, overnight heart rate , blood oxygen trends, skin temperature changes, movement, and sleep consistency, and the app makes sleep data approachable, pushing a nightly sleep score and at…
Gemini in Gmail needs these five upgrades
…It can’t unsubscribe from newsletters Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority The reason I have so many unread emails is because of those relentless newsletter subscriptions. They’ve piled up over the years…
Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and a major redesign
…A new “Neural Expressive” design The biggest visible change to the Gemini app is a new design language Google calls “Neural Expressive.” The refreshed interface is already rolling out to users and…
This is a make-or-break year for Google's smart home line-up
…Gemini Live also feels life-changing on a speaker because it becomes an ambient discussion “buddy” I can converse with, but so far, I haven’t been able to make the most…
Gemini made me quit Arc for Chrome — and I don’t regret it
…Mobile Gemini made me quit Arc for Chrome — and I don’t regret it Arc did a lot right, but Gemini changed the equation. By • March 29, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google…
I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you
…General technology I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you After a decade with Kindle, Amazon’s latest changes made it clear that ownership comes second to control. By • April…