My Google TV kept crashing and lagging — until I changed one hidden setting
… But despite the sometimes sluggish performance and weird quirks, I’ve always preferred using a Google TV box to my smart TV’s built-in operating system. …
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Forget Niagara and Nova, this minimalist launcher is my new favorite for old Android hardware
… Mako’s featherlight construction translates into speedy performance. …
iPadOS 26 multitasking is so bad that I’ve replaced my iPad with an Android tablet
… The differences in performance and power don’t factor into what I’m writing about today, though. All of my issues with iPadOS 26 are based on the software design, not the performance of the device. …
This cheap, swiveling Android handheld is a blast, but it literally hurts my hands
… So what does this mean for performance? …
Why Nothing’s big push into the US still isn’t enough
… Nothing Phone 4a Pro Nothing Phone 4a Pro Updated aluminum design • Larger Glyph Matrix • New chipset MSRP: $499.00 The Nothing A series goes official in the US The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is a standout mid-range phone with a bold Glyph Matrix design, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 performance, and a 144Hz AMOLED… …
I used the Motorola Edge (2026) and Pixel 10a, and Google should be worried
… It’s a gorgeous 6.3-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and a max brightness of 5,200 nits. It’s a fantastic panel — good enough that I’m willing to forgive Motorola’s ridiculous marketing, which calls it an “Extreme AMOLED”. …
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro
… Moto G Stylus 2025 Moto G Stylus 2025 Built-in stylus • Vibrant OLED screen • Fast 68W charging MSRP: $399.99 Doing things in styl-us. The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 charges quickly, has decent performance, and comes with a built-in stylus that's way easier than drawing with a fingertip. …
I’ve had the Fitbit Air for 48 hours, and it’s already the most comfortable wearable I own
… I’m also generally wary of first-generation devices and the inevitable quirks that come with them. …
10 awesome Shizuku apps I use to level up my Android experience
… Shappky Andy Walker / Android Authority Finally, and while we’re on performance-enhancing apps, let’s end with Shappky . …
I tested Google’s upcoming Gemini Nano 4 — its faster, smarter AI isn’t what I expected
… It’s unclear why this matters, but such quirks are common in large language models. …