by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Authority Insights, Authority Insights Podcast, News
This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown discuss Google’s controversial new developer verification requirements and whether they spell the end for sideloading on Android as we know it. They also talk about whether Google owes ChatGPT for its resounding victory...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Best products, Camera
You don’t need to buy one of the most expensive phones to get a good camera system. Budget phones have been improving by leaps and bounds in recent years, including in the camera department. Some have better cameras than others, though. Those who don’t want to spend...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Android TV, Features, Google, Google Chromecast, Google TV, Google TV Streamer
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority From the first Android TV unit I bought in 2015 to the Chromecast with Google TV and now the Google TV Streamer, nearly every streaming box I’ve used with an Android-based operating system has triggered my one pet peeve:...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Google Pixel 10, Reviews
For my daily driver, I typically pick a hulking great big powerhouse Android flagship — think the OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 Ultra, or even a Pixel XL model. But for the past two weeks, I’ve been using the new Google Pixel 10 and, honestly, Google’s little flagship has...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Versus
With every passing year, the Galaxy S25 FE has been inching closer to the main high-end lineup, both in features and price. They share the same software with One UI 8, boast top-notch build quality, have great displays, top-tier IP ratings, and whatnot. But what...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Maps
I recently rediscovered a Google Maps feature that I completely forgot existed, but you can’t really blame me. If you frequent travel subreddits and forums, you’ll likely be familiar with My Maps, Google’s custom map creation platform. However, if you’ve only ever...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Deals, JBL, News, Speakers
Credit: Sound Guys The JBL Charge 6 is our favorite speaker, and it is still on sale for $139.95 on Woot.com. While impressive and super portable, some of you want something even easier to carry around. If you really value portability, then the JBL Flip 7 is your best...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Battery Packs, Deals, News, Power bank
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The CUKTECH 15 Ultra has become my favorite power bank. It’s an impressive little battery pack with plenty of power, yet very manageable portability. It’s on sale today, so you can take it home (or wherever you want) at a...
by dbadmin | Sep 5, 2025 | Deals, Headphones, News, Nothing Headphone 1
Unlike most over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1) ear cups wear a rounded-rectangle design. Credit: Tom Triggs / Android Authority The Nothing Headphone 1 was just released in mid-August, less than a month ago, but we’re already seeing its first discount!...
by dbadmin | Sep 5, 2025 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy G Fold
A new animation for Samsung’s multi-fold foldable has leaked. The animation shows how the device will open and close. It also appears to show that users will be able to take selfies with the rear cameras. Samsung debuted the Galaxy S25 FE this week, but that’s not the...