Android OEMs should be worried that Apple's "boring" era is ending
…Apple Silicon , specifically the M-series and A-series chips, effectively gave the company a “get out of jail free” card for stagnant design. When your phone lasts two days on a…
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OnePlus just made a phone that's everything I wanted the Pixel 10a to be
…Which is fine for the average user, but at a time when even average users are dabbling in resource intensive software like Lightroom on their phones, it can get frustrating real quick…
I ditched my US carrier while traveling internationally and saved over $50 — here's how
…Does the plan cover the specific countries on your itinerary? Regional plans (like “Europe” packages) may be more cost-effective than buying country-to-country, but verify your destinations are actually included…
Samsung’s ‘for Galaxy’ Snapdragon pulls ahead in GPU tests, until throttling wipes out its lead
…They might even be powerful enough to bridge the gap between phones and lightweight PCs. Still, Samsung’s latest flagship claims to pack even more power with its souped-up Snapdragon 8…
Sony puts the spotlight on camera upgrades with Xperia 1 VIII launch
…s telephoto camera — and correspondingly, that much better at sampling light. The 48MP 70mm telephoto sensor can crop to 12MP to effectively double your zoom. The ultrawide is just like we had…
I used Nova Launcher for over 10 years — but I'm officially done with it
…Whether you wanted a pixel-perfect layout or complex gesture controls, Nova was the reliable, private, and lightweight tool that defined the stock-style experience for millions of enthusiasts. At least for…
Best of CES 2026: Android Authority's top products from the show!
…Ambient lighting gets smarter here, with a floor lamp that reacts to music, scenes, and room vibes without feeling like a gimmick. LLVision Leion Hey2 : Lightweight AI glasses built around practical features…
There's never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher
…Yes, it boasts plenty of visual flourishes, including transparency effects and plenty of accent colors, but it also focuses on practicalities. Arc is free and open source. FLauncher : One of the most…
Android 17: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
…Telegram leaker Mystic Leaks posted and deleted images that showed off the blur effects in the volume menu and the volume bar across light and dark themes. Telegram user @romashka also shared…
I thought I wanted colorful Android phones until I dropped mine
…and weight, being lighter than both titanium and steel. It’s not as strong, but aluminum is a superior thermal conductor, which helps bleeding-edge smartphone chips effectively dissipate heat. The “soft…