by dbadmin | Sep 2, 2025 | Android, Google, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more. The backup and restore...
by dbadmin | Aug 29, 2025 | Android, Google, News, Quick Share
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google is rolling out a new design for Quick Share. The new UI brings separate “Receive” and “Send” screens. In the “Send” mode, you can now select files directly and preview them before sending. Google’s Quick Share is an...
by dbadmin | Aug 28, 2025 | Android, Android apps, E-Ink, eReader, News
Google’s latest app requirement may soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. The change could impact readers who rely on sideloaded apps on their Android-based eReaders. The new requirement will begin rolling out in September 2026. Google’s...
by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Android, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is testing new diagnostics options for Pixel devices. This new option combines discrete options into a single dashboard to test if there’s anything wrong with your phone. It also introduces a new AI-powered search...
by dbadmin | Aug 23, 2025 | Android, Apple iPhone, Features, Google Fi, Mint Mobile, Trump Mobile
I’ve used Google Fi for almost three years now, and it’s been mostly smooth sailing. Although Google doesn’t promote its cellular services very much, it has slowly but surely released updates that continue to improve the service, all while keeping prices relatively...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Android Canary, Authority Insights, News
The latest Android Canary release lets you add URLs to captured screenshots before sharing them. Users simply have to tick a box to include the URL, no copy/paste needed. This feature works with apps like Google Chrome, YouTube, and Telegram. Google has been working...
