Garmin’s rumored Fitbit Air competitor may have a seriously wild price tag
A Garmin band for around $500 with no display? This leak raises more questions than answers.
Even security‑minded readers can’t quit this convenient Google log-in feature
Who knew this would be one of Google's most popular services?
T-Mobile does a major U-turn on its device promo changes
You can once again get four free devices on a single account.
Beatbot Anniversary Sale – These are the best pool cleaners to buy right now
Enjoy discounts up to 30% on Beatbot's range of pool cleaners.
Googlebooks will be better than the MacBook Neo for one simple reason — and it’s not performance
The biggest limitation of Googlebooks could also be the best thing about them.
Keep missing priority notifications on your Galaxy phone? One UI 9 could fix that with Now Brief
Now Brief will nudge you to check priority notifications you may have missed.
Galaxy Tab S12 series? Samsung app reveals Dimensity 9500 device is coming (APK teardown)
This could be good news for gaming at large, although Qualcomm still reigns for some niche use-cases.
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 my home.
One UI 9 makes it easier to spot sideloaded apps on your Galaxy phone
The new "Manage unknown apps" submenu helps users keep track of apps installed outside of approved stores.
5 Chromebooks you should buy now instead of waiting for a Googlebook
Why wait for Googlebooks?
This great Switch emulator on Android just got its one-year anniversary update
Expect better performance and compatibility on Snapdragon devices, but what else?
This Android feature can predict your every move, and it’s rolling out now
It takes the labor out of routine tasks.
Auto Blocker in One UI 9 beta adds new security report, brings back stricter USB controls
A new report section tracks blocked installations while Maximum restrictions mode now shuts down USB connections entirely.
Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works
A seemingly new device called the 'Google Home Display' has leaked, and we're excited for what might be in store.
One UI 9 beta brings Samsung’s most aggressive anti-distraction tool yet (Updated: Screenshots)
The feature allows users to block distracting apps at the network level.
YouTube is turning your TV into a storefront with Google Pay shopping
Taking impulse shopping to the next level, YouTube will now let you buy stuff directly from your TVs in just "two clicks."
Amazfit follows the Cheetah 2 Pro with a rugged new Ultra model
Amazfit’s latest takes the lineup off-road.
The new Steam Controller is hiding maybe the best controller-based Easter egg of all time
AAAAAAAaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!
One of the best racing games on the Google Play Store just got a big discount
Grab this top-rated Google Play racer for a massive discount.
Google’s Chromebook reassurance comes with a very Googlebooks-shaped catch
The short-term answer is reassuring, but the long-term subtext seems telling.
Google Translate is working to bring Live Translate offline
Offline Live Translate could finally make Google Translate feel properly sci-fi.
Ring’s new Spotlight and Floodlight cameras level up with 2K resolution
Ring's updated outdoor cameras get a 2K resolution boost.
Limited time: GoPro HERO13 Black bundle now at a record low price
The premium action camera with two spare batteries is now $399.99, marking a 26% drop and an all-time low price.
The Samsung HW-Q600F soundbar drops to $415 for the first time
The soundbar just dropped to at an all-time low price on Amazon, featuring immersive 3D sound and much more.
Meta says its new Incognito AI chats are ‘completely private’
Nobody at Meta will read these particular chats.
Survey confirms: Galaxy Ultra fans want Samsung to bring the old swagger back
You're not ready to let the Note spirit go.
Amazon’s Panos Panay has a complicated response to Fire Phone 2.0 rumors
Maybe don't hold your breath for that new Amazon Fire Phone.
Google is hitting pause on the Fitbit app’s social features
The Fitbit app is getting a lot less social in preparation for the Google Health transition.
Snapseed just got its second update in under a week, adding a handy new shortcut
Snapseed fans on Android are eating well this month.
Amazon is shoving Alexa Plus right into the site’s search bar
Alexa Plus and Rufus have a new home in Amazon's search bar.
Act fast: The Galaxy S25 Plus is on sale for just $699.99
Find value in stepping back a generation with a $300 price drop on the still-excellent handset.
Deal: Save 25% on the Arlo Essential XL Security Camera
The affordable security camera features 2K video, extended battery life, and advanced smart detection.
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (May 13)
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
Claude AI is back following service outage (Update)
It seems like issues have been resolved.
Galaxy S24 user avoids major injury after phone catches fire in hand
A South Korean user reports minor burns after their device suddenly swelled and emitted smoke during regular use.
I’ll believe it when I see it: Trump Phone to start shipping this week
I still wouldn't recommend you buy it, though.
Spotify just rolled back its 30% price hike in a key market
After recently hiking US prices by $1.
Google just nuked the old Nest forums, and your account is gone
Login credentials, badges, and status ranks did not make the switch.
Samsung’s drawing app just got a big update on Galaxy devices
Samsung PENUP gets 50+ new brushes, syncing support, and improved selection tools.
New Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide leak reveals the worst thing about upcoming foldable
We already know the Wide Fold will have two rear cameras. Now we have more details.
I want to love the Xperia 1 VIII — but Sony keeps ignoring its biggest issues
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII looks a great phone with familiar problems.
I tried Snapseed 4.0, and it’s the Android camera app I didn’t know I needed
We finally get to enjoy it on Android.
Googlebook is proof Android still has an identity problem
Googlebook might be Google’s worst hardware name yet.
Samsung kicks off One UI 9 beta: Here’s what’s new on your Galaxy S26
The update brings along Android 17 and changes like a redesigned Quick Panel, DeX upgrades, and new privacy tools.
Samsung Browser could soon get a stylish visual upgrade for its toolbar
New code in Samsung Browser v30.0.2.30 reveals a sleek toolbar blur effect.
Google confirms new Chromebooks are still coming, even as Googlebooks loom large
New Chromebooks are in the pipeline through this year and into next.
Google just revealed the future of Android, and it’s everything I feared
Like it or not, Gemini Intelligence is here.
There’s good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life
A Google exec also shed light on bringing Chrome OS features to Googlebooks.
Survey suggests this is the preferred first step when setting up an Android phone
Keeping those pings in check or curating that home screen experience?
Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug
Seems like YouTube Music on Wear OS forgot how playlists work.
Your Google Keep notes might soon be easier to move to Markdown apps
Google is testing an "Export to Markdown" feature on Android to help you move notes out of its ecosystem.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 may debut with Gemini Intelligence
Gemini Intelligence may finally find its dream home on Samsung's upcoming foldables.
Samsung quietly revived this immersive DeX feature
The rebuilt DeX missed out on a ton of legacy features, but this handy old toggle has just returned.
Samsung confirms a second wave of One UI 9 beta rollouts is coming soon
Galaxy S26 owners in more countries will get access to the Android 17-based beta software later this month.
Googlebooks’ Magic Pointer is also coming to Gemini in Chrome
The new AI-powered cursor will allow Gemini in Chrome users to compare products, visualize, and more.
Google could finally give Pixel phones proper Material You color controls
A new leak shows Pixels could be getting custom accent color sliders and new theme intensity presets.
Sony puts the spotlight on camera upgrades with Xperia 1 VIII launch
Can Sony win back fans after last year's Xperia 1 VII failed to "wow" shoppers?
Garmin just gave beginner runners features that used to cost a lot more
The new Forerunners might make the brand's expensive watches harder to justify.
The US smartphone slump is hitting Android makers harder than Apple
A new report says Samsung and Motorola are growing in retail, but Apple still owns the carriers.
Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge
Your next Android phone could be absurdly expensive thanks to 2nm chips.
OpenAI faces grim lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in teen overdose
The chatbot noted that the teen had a “major substance abuse” problem, but allegedly encouraged him anyway.
Moto Tag 2 quietly goes on sale in the US — here’s where you can pick one up
Moto Tag 2 quietly goes on sale in the US, but only through third-party sellers.
Samsung’s smart glasses could debut at the next Galaxy Unpacked
Here's when Samsung could launch the Galaxy Glasses.
What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more
The stage is all set for Google I/O 2026. Here's everything we expect Google to announce both ahead of and during the event.
Spotify’s Party of the Year(s) is here to tell you about your all-time listening stats
You'll also get your own "All-Time Top Songs Playlist."
Spotify is experiencing a service interruption right now, but the company is on the case (Updated)
Spotify confirms that it's investigating a problem that's currently preventing many users from streaming their music.
Amazon’s most affordable Kindle Scribe is finally joining the lineup
The Kindle Scribe without Front Light will be available next month for $429.99 — $70 cheaper than the standard model.
Samsung confirms One UI 8.5 glitch is causing Enhance-X features to go missing
A bug is affecting the Enhance-X app, but Samsung is on the case.
Google is making it even easier to switch from iPhone to Android
There are now fewer reasons to use a cable when switching from iPhone to Android.
Android users, rejoice: Adobe Premiere is headed your way at last
And it will bring special features to create YouTube Shorts.
What happens to Chromebooks now that Googlebooks are coming? (Updated: They’ll live, for now)
Update: Google has confirmed that new Chromebooks are in the pipeline.
Android 17 will soon tell you whether your OS is legit
Google says this measure takes aim at cybercriminals.
Can’t find the perfect widget? Google wants to help you just build your own
Describe what you need a widget to do, and Google will make it for you.
Android Auto is getting a massive Material 3 makeover with new widgets, video apps, and more
Features rolling out through the year, and also coming to cars with Google built-in.
Chrome on Android can now do your online errands for you
Auto browse is finally coming to Android.
These brands will be the first to launch Googlebook laptops, and there’s one big name missing
It's no surprise that longtime Chromebook manufacturers are set to make Googlebook laptops — except for one notable brand.
Google is turning Pixels into the perfect phones for reaction videos
Making pro-style reaction videos is now going to be a breeze on Pixels.
Gboard is learning to turn your stream-of-consciousness rambling into polished text
Gboard's latest feature helps make sense of your rambles, fillers, and mistakes while transcribing speech to text.
12 new security features coming to Android phones in 2026
Here's a look at the sweeping set of Android security and privacy upgrades Google has in store for you this year.
Android 17’s latest anti-theft feature stops thieves who already have your PIN
New biometric requirements for the Find Hub's Mark as lost tool ensure that a stolen passcode is no longer a master key.
