I finally switched to a standalone password manager and it wasn’t as painful as I expected

by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2025 | Features, Password Manager

For years I relied on Chrome’s built-in password manager thanks to its convenience. Even as more appealing solutions emerged, I hesitated to make the switch to a standalone password manager. But in September, I finally switched over to Proton Pass. I expected it to be...

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

by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Motorola Razr, OnePlus 13, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is an interesting smartphone. If you live in the US, it’s one of the only tablet-style foldables you can buy in the country, and while not a dramatic upgrade over its predecessor, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold still brings a lot to the table —...

Paying for Google Home Premium is an absolute non-starter for me

by dbadmin | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Home

This week, Google launched the next big evolution of Home, bringing in Gemini to replace Assistant, giving the Home app an overhaul, and introducing a slate of new hardware. While there’s a lot I really like about some of these changes, there’s also a huge downside...

Google needs to admit it has a Google Home hardware problem

by dbadmin | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Home

Yesterday was a big day for Google Home. In fact, I may go as far as to say it was one of the most critical moments for the platform in years. Between the long-awaited Gemini rollout, redesigned Home app, new Nest cameras, and really impressive Ask Home capabilities,...

I used the new Google Home Speaker. Here’s why you should save your money

by dbadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Gemini, Google Home

It’s probably fair to say that smart home enthusiasm in 2025 isn’t what it once was. Stuff like lighting control and smart locks are so old at this point that many of us take them for granted, and while there’s still lots of potential for where the future could take...

I switched to the Pixel 10 from the Pixel 10 Pro: Here’s how it went!

by dbadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 10

For anyone who’s been following my recent work here at Android Authority or over on my YouTube channel, you’ll know that I’m a big Pixel fan. I’ve been on Team Pixel for years, and when the Pixel 10 series launched, I jumped on the Pixel 10 Pro on day one. And...