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That major MediaTek security flaw may have affected more Android phones than initially reported

… By • March 18, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Security firm Trustonic has pushed back on claims that its software is vulnerable on MediaTek chips. …

Mar 18, 2026 · Adamya Sharma

Your next car could be packed to the brim with Android Automotive

… By • March 24, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Polestar TL;DR Android Automotive already powers the dash UI of some vehicles. Google wants to make it easy for manufacturers to use software to control car systems with Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles. …

Mar 24, 2026 · Stephen Schenck

Pixel 10 series may lock you out of downgrades with a future Android update

… The change revolves around Android’s Anti-rollback protection ARB , which is part of the Verified Boot framework. Google introduced ARB in Android 13 to prevent devices from being downgraded to older, potentially vulnerable software. …

Apr 1, 2026 · Adamya Sharma

The best tool for mirroring Android phones to PC now makes apps feel like desktop software

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile The best tool for mirroring Android phones to PC now makes apps feel like desktop software Scrcpy 4.0 introduces resizable flex displays and an SDL3 migration for a more seamless Android-on-PC experience. …

May 15, 2026 · Aamir Siddiqui

This is a first: OnePlus' latest phone will get fewer updates than its predecessor

… As per leaker OnePlus Club on X , the OnePlus Nord CE 6 will receive software updates up to Android 18. On the other hand, the older OnePlus Nord CE 5 will receive software updates up to Android 19. OnePlus Club / X Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? …

May 8, 2026 · Aamir Siddiqui

GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices

… By • May 10, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS claims Google and Apple are increasingly using device verification systems to lock users into their own hardware and software. …

May 11, 2026 · Adamya Sharma

Android OEMs should be worried that Apple's "boring" era is ending

… Fixing the hardware-software disconnect Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority One of the biggest complaints during the Tim Cook era was the hardware-software gap on the iPad. We had M-series chips that could edit 8K video, yet the software felt like a blown-up version of the iPhone. …

Apr 23, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

Is your Pixel getting Google's important May 2026 update? Here's every supported model

… How to download the May 2026 update Joe Maring / Android Authority Downloading Google’s May 2026 update works like any other Android update. In case you need a refresher, here’s how to check for and download it: Open the Settings app on your phone. Scroll down and tap System . Tap Software updates . …

May 6, 2026 · Joe Maring

Android foldables are better than ever, but I'm waiting for the iPhone Fold

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile Android apps Android foldables are better than ever, but I'm waiting for the iPhone Fold Incredible hardware can't hide one problem with foldables -- the software. …

Apr 29, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

Experience vs specs: Our readers have spoken, and benchmarks aren't everything

… Power users, especially mobile gamers or heavy video editors, rely on raw specs for the thermal headroom and longevity that software alone can’t provide. Reader umbra.codex emphasizes software isn’t the only factor, however. …

Apr 17, 2026 · Bryan Wolfe

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