by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Android apps, Features
There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI search tools, and WhatsApp. Surprisingly, I also rely heavily on...
by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Features, Gmail
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority I hate nothing more than advertising online that blends into the rest of the content. That’s especially true when it shows up in places where I least expect it, like my email inbox. In the Gmail app, the biggest offender is...
by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Reviews
I wasn’t going to buy a Nintendo Switch 2. With no major Nintendo games releasing for a while and better and cheaper ways of playing indie titles, my original Switch had been gathering dust for months; I’d largely pivoted to spending my fleeting gaming hours on my PC...
by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Lenovo, Reviews, Tablets
Shopping for an affordable Android tablet in 2025 is… less than ideal. We’re at a point where Samsung and Amazon are largely keeping the budget tablet market afloat, coupled with endless options from no-name brands, none of which are worth your time or attention. It...
by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Battery, Battery Packs, Deals, News, Power bank
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Are you looking for a handy power bank to keep your devices charged on the go? I haven’t seen a deal this good in a while. The CUKTECH 10 Power Bank is still one of our favorites, portable battery packs, and you can buy it for a...
by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Anker, Deals, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I have actually been using the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L electric cooler for some time, and I love it. I know it’s a bit pricey, but discounts come from time to time. Right now, you can get it for its record-low price,...
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | Android Security, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority A bug in Android notifications can cause the “Open link” button to open a different link than the one displayed. Hidden characters in the messages can confuse the system, causing it to open a link that only makes up a part of the...
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | Google, google meet, News
Google created Companion mode for Meet to offer a second screen for people in hybrid calls. Originally available for computers, last year Google expanded access to Android and iOS. Today Companion mode is getting an update to optimize it for tablets and foldables....
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Pixel 8 Pro in front of an Android plushie Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority New Google, YouTube, and Android-themed merch is available for Play Points members to spend their points on. The collection includes plushies, shirts, hats, and more. If you’re a...
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | Google Clock, Material 3 Expressive, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Google Clock v7.14 brings small but noticeable visual updates to the alarm and settings toggles. The refreshed toggle design is part of Google’s shift toward Material 3 Expressive. A full redesign is expected with version 8 of...
