Google just replaced another major piece of Fitbit's identity
… As Google continues moving Fitbit services under the Google Health umbrella , another familiar Fitbit brand element has now disappeared. …
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Google Messages is making it easier to spot RCS marketing spam
… Google Messages is the primary messaging platform on Android smartphones, and thanks to RCS, it’s quite capable. …
If Google Search is morphing into Gemini, then what’s the point of Gemini?
… From my vantage point, Google is grossly ignoring a branding advantage it has. …
Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!
… Speaking about the new rules in an interview with Android Authority , Google’s President of the Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, said, “You want a platform to be open, but you need a platform to be safe.” In Google’s view, safety is increasingly at odds with how sideloading has traditionally worked. …
4 old Google Pixel phones still worth buying in 2026, and the one you should skip
… If you’re an Android enthusiast, you can also beta test Android 17 to see what Google has in the works for the platform. It’s a perk few other brands allow. …
Motorola is off to a rough start with its cheapest 2026 Moto G phones
… Back in the day, each of Motorola’s cheap phones had its own identity. …
Best of CES 2026: Android Authority's top products from the show!
… The Razr Fold marks Motorola’s entry into large foldables with a clear focus on design, usability, and brand identity. …
I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you
… While Amazon does have some exclusive self-published titles, the vast majority of mainstream books are available on every platform. Kobo, Google Play Books, and Apple Books all have catalogs that rival Amazon in size. In many cases, you can actually find better deals on these platforms. …
Android 17: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
… QPR refers to Quarterly Platform Release, an update track in which updates are released once every three months quarter . So, we generally get an annual Android platform update on Pixels, followed by three QPR releases and then the next annual Android platform update. …
This $250 Google TV projector saved me when my $2,200 Samsung TV died
… A smart TV platform built in — you don’t want to power up and plug in a separate HDMI stick each time. …