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5/1/2026
A rendering bug is causing an infinite loop of YouTube web player animations, and it's making videos a laggy mess.
The Steam Controller is getting a third-party buddy that mounts your phone.
Google wants your vibe-coded ideas.
COSMO debuts as Google's latest Android AI app — but what's it for?
Samsung confirms swiping freeze bug with One Hand Operation Plus.
Pixel Buds owners claim their noise control toggles have disappeared.
This month's edition includes a brilliant new Android launcher, a seriously good RPG port, and so much more.
The vivo X Fold 6 could also have a new 200MP camera.
While the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates benchmarks and games, most Pixel buyers have different purchase criterion.
Cycle tracking isn’t one-size-fits-all.
These $130 Hyper Mega Tech handhelds feature clamshell designs, IPS displays, and support for your own game ROMs.
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra proves that camera hardware trumps even the Pixel's mightiest computation photography tricks.
Leaks also hint at a bigger battery or a bigger screen on the Band 10 Pro.
The specs are getting bigger, but the direction feels increasingly unclear.
Vivo's first Ultra phone in global markets is well worth the wait, if you can stomach the price tag.
Google’s most expensive Pixel doesn’t feel like its best phone.
Though allowing Accessibility access could raise concerns for some users.
4/30/2026
Google Meet’s note-taker tool now lets you customize sections and track decisions.
Gemini on mobile is finally getting this feature from the web app.
Could Google be getting ready to announce the feature at I/O next month?
Take a quick quiz and maybe win a color e-reader.
Seems fine.
T-Mobile has updated its credit card offer, making it easier to get the $50 one-time credit without going to the store.
But release date and pricing are still unknown.
Now everyone can take advantage of Preferred Sources.
Dreame took over the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for Dreame NEXT where it unveiled a whole bunch of new tech.
Plus: a preview of Microsoft's answer to Nvidia DLSS.
The farewell isn't really a farewell.
ANBERNIC finally reveals the RG Rotate's specs, price, and release date.
If a new report proves accurate, Straight Talk reps are being phased out of Walmart stores completely.
Get ready for green checks.
You can use natural language to control in-car settings, get answers tuned by the owner's manual for your car, and more.
Gemini’s ad-free streak is on shaky ground.
The long-criticized zoom lens is reportedly on the chopping block as Samsung shifts focus to a more powerful 5x sensor.
New leaks suggest a massive shift for Samsung laptops, featuring deeper Galaxy AI integration and an overhauled DeX.
It's only taken almost a decade, but Google could give you an easy way to dismiss alarms in Android Auto.
Why are parental controls limited to kids when older parents need a lot of help managing their phones too?
Will the momentum continue after this month's price hike?
Clean drinking water is the gift that keeps giving.
The rumored reshuffle may scrap T-Mobile's five-year price guarantee, leaving new users vulnerable to future rate hikes.
Why buy the Razr (2026) when these rival phones are available?
New retail demo reveals a vibrant glow animation and refreshed weather icons coming to Gemini on your wrist.
Pixel Glow, the Pixel 11's rumored notification light, might be co-opted for Gemini.
Hope you like YouTube Shorts! And AI slop!
Yes, it's a lot more expensive, but I'd still buy it.
One of the Android brands behind Horizon Lock video in the first place has just revived it.
YouTube wants to ditch the uniform grid on your Home feed with dynamic new video sizes.
What are we doing, Moto?
Move your Fitbit data to a Google account before it's too late!
We could even see a change in the top three later this year.
OnePlus's new accessories suggest Pad 4 could be a true iPad Pro or laptop replacement.
4/29/2026
Your next DIY project could eliminate charging.
OxygenOS 17 and ColorOS 17 may just land with a powerful customization engine.
YouTube's PiP feature is getting a big global expansion.
A more modern UI and better event descriptions are here.
Steam on PS5? The project will let you bring your PC games to the living room.
The Pixel launcher search bar could soon tap into your favorite Android apps.
Magnetic charging is sticking around.
OnePlus and realme may be merging their operations.
Did you swap over from Samsung Messages to Google Messages? Here’s why some of your texts may be missing.
Android's AirDrop-style sharing is finally landing on OPPO and vivo flagships.
I'm sure you've got one in a drawer somewhere.
Gemini’s new file export trick could make your workflow a lot smoother.
Upgraded cameras, titanium hinges, and a silicon-carbon battery bump up the price.
Motorola's Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold will be the first silicon-carbon phones you can actually buy from US carriers.
Here's when the Motorola Razr Fold will come to the US.
The Moto Buds 2 Plus arrive in the US with Dynamic ANC and AI-powered productivity tools.
Motorola just launched its new Razr phones, and they come with the brand's own take on Now Brief.
Photos is ready to help find your next favorite outfit.
The Samsung Notes and OneNote sync is biting the dust in July.
A new "Short videos for you" row will bring a personalized feed of YouTube Shorts to US TVs this summer.
The music streaming service may be down.
Looking good.
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
Android 17 beta lands on these four smartphones.
For $50, you'll get two months of service and a gateway, and just $30 a month thereafter.
I took a deep dive with the Scuba V3, a pool cleaner that you can set and forget every time.
Leaving it plugged in longer than usual may help.
The RAM crisis, brought on my AI companies, continues to bite the handheld market.
It's not wise to put all your digital eggs in the Google basket.
New rounded-square icons and verified checkmarks will help you distinguish personal chats from business conversations.
Verizon has a reputation for less than great customer service, but all the big carriers have seen a decline here.
The new YouTube TV custom Multiview isn't quite the 'pick anything' tool we wanted.
Time for a change.
Google's system app throws light on the rumored 'Pixel Glow.'
The official response comes after evidence that Starlink was working on a new mobile service of sorts.
Incredible hardware can't hide one problem with foldables -- the software.
Google’s new Pentagon deal reportedly denies the company a veto over AI use.
The Xiaomi T series is one of the few affordable flagship phone families, but even this could change later this year.
Following last week's discovery of still wallpapers, we can finally see these in action.
4/28/2026
While the CPU changes make enough sense, we're not loving what we're seeing here from the GPU.
Gemini for Home is getting faster and more reliable.
Your lights are still smart, they just need a little reminder of their colors.
This Pixel 9a warranty repair spiraled into a dispute after Google surprised the owner with unnecessary charges.
Scammers used Verizon's own app to trick a man into almost mailing them an iPad Pro.
Google is pressing the reset button on its Home and Nest community forums, and your old complaints and tips will disappear.
Getting it in just under the wire.
GM upgrades in-car AI with Gemini, starting with 2022 models.
Does NBC sound quiet on YouTube TV? You're not alone.
Translate can now offer detailed feedback on your awful pronunciation.
