Phone makers are ditching Gorilla Glass, but what gives?

by dbadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Corning Gorilla Glass, Features, smartphones

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Corning Gorilla Glass has been the gold standard for protective glass solutions in the smartphone space for years, dating back to the original iPhone. In fact, Gorilla Glass became something of a brand name in the space, with...

My favorite Google productivity app is everywhere and nowhere

by dbadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Keep

When one thinks of Google’s myriad productivity apps, Gmail and Calendar presumably come to mind immediately. This important duo is preinstalled on Android smartphones, making them readily accessible to anyone wanting to exchange emails or log events. However, what if...

How I used the Pixel Watch 3’s heart rate data to recover from my worst shape ever

by dbadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Features, Fitness, Google, Google Pixel Watch 3, Health, Wearables

Back into fitness after a multi-month hiatus, I was looking for all the help I could get. I agonized over which wearable to commit to (read: procrastinated my first exercise session as long as possible) but finally landed on the Google Pixel Watch 3. With impressive...

I’ve tested dozens of Bluetooth trackers for Android, and this is the only one I recommend

by dbadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Apple AirTag, Bluetooth trackers, Features, Find My Device, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Tile

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Since June of last year, I’ve been on a mission to find the best Bluetooth tracker for Android — the Apple AirTag killer, if you will, that works for the Android phones that we all carry everywhere. I roamed the streets of...

I used the world’s first triple-fold smartphone for a month — here’s how it went

by dbadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Features, Foldable Phones, Huawei

I recently got my hands on possibly the most exciting Android phone available: the HUAWEI Mate XT Ultimate Design. It’s been my daily driver for several weeks now, something that not many users outside of China can claim. The Mate XT has gone wherever I go, including...

I tested game emulators on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but found a better option instead

by dbadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Emulator, Features, Mediatek, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Samsung Galaxy S25

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority While today’s flagship chipsets pack more power than you’ll need for browsing the web and checking socials, gaming and particularly emulating old titles continue to push these high-performing platforms to their thermal and...