by dbadmin | Dec 23, 2025 | Android apps, Software lists
I used hundreds of new apps in 2025, but only a few really stand out in my mind, and some still reside on my phone. While some of my favorite Android apps from 2025 didn’t necessarily launch this year, they have made a firm impression on me, changing the way I use and...
by dbadmin | Dec 21, 2025 | Android apps, Features
I’m very much a creature of habit, which means that I’ve used the same apps for years, even as more alternatives entered the market. However, this year, I decided to switch things up a bit. While not every shift I’ve made has stuck, here are some of the changes that...
by dbadmin | Dec 16, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features, Spotify
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s a rare day when you find a popular app and realize it has Android-specific features that don’t, or even can’t, exist on iOS. Most apps and services aim for feature parity between the two platforms, and when they don’t,...
by dbadmin | Dec 14, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features, Google, google messages
I’m tired of Google Messages on the web. Tired of constantly having to re-verify my credentials. Tired of not being able to send a voice message. Tired of a watered-down version of what has turned into quite a beautiful messaging application on Android phones. In a...
by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2025 | Android apps, eBooks, Features, PDF
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have the same attention span I once had, and that has directly impacted my reading habit. Doomscrolling short-form videos on social media and a writer’s job that requires me to stare at walls of text (and write them too) have...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Android apps, Microsoft Xbox, News
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft is testing a fully featured store section and wishlist support on the Xbox app. The store allows you to browse and purchase games, DLC, and bundles. Android users can access this new store tab through the Xbox...
