5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10 Pro

by dbadmin | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, Motorola Razr, OnePlus 13, Samsung Galaxy S25

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a darn impressive phone. I’ve been using it for a little while now, and although my review isn’t quite ready, I can safely say the Pixel 10 Pro is the Android phone I plan on using for the foreseeable future. Its hardware is great, the...

Microsoft made a free YouTube Premium workaround, but I’m keeping my paid sub anyway

by dbadmin | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Microsoft, Microsoft Edge, YouTube, YouTube Premium

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A couple of days ago, Microsoft Edge’s latest Canary version added a new and very intriguing feature: video background playback. While the feature seemed cool and innocuous at first glance, we discovered that it could be used...

Google’s new Androidify app has helped create my favorite social media avatar yet

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Features

Google relaunched the Androidify app today, bringing back a beloved tool for generating social media avatars. The original app was popular for a time but was eventually retired as the classic bugdroid design grew dated. After Google’s new 3D ‘Bot’ design breathed new...

The first ten things I changed on my Pixel 10!

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10

So you just got your brand new Google Pixel 10. Congratulations! It’s an incredible piece of hardware, and you’re probably itching to download your favorite apps, sign into your accounts, and start snapping photos. Before you dive in, though, a handful of settings can...

I’d be more excited about the Pixel 10 Pro if it had this iPhone camera feature

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Apple iPhone 16, Features, Google Pixel 10

The Pixel 10 Pro sits in quite an awkward spot this year. The main differentiator between the standard Pixel and the Pro model has long been the third camera, but that gap closed with the Pixel 10 also rocking a three-cam setup this time. Getting a solid telephoto...

This clever trick can help you find a lost or stolen Samsung phone. Here’s how it works

by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Features, Samsung

Losing your Android phone or having it stolen is never fun. While Google’s Find Hub can make the ordeal a lot less stressful, it isn’t a 100% foolproof solution to recovering a lost device. As with all things in life, having a backup plan is a good idea. In addition...