I want the YouTube algorithm to stop doing this one annoying thing

by dbadmin | May 11, 2025 | Features, YouTube

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Over the years, the YouTube suggestion algorithm has become pretty complex. I’ve noticed that it can extrapolate my tastes very well based on my watch history, continuously tempting me to consume more videos. For example, I...

I tested four amazing camera phones to find the best to photograph friends and family

by dbadmin | May 11, 2025 | Camera, Features, Google Pixel 9, Oppo, Samsung Galaxy S25, Xiaomi 15

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority We’re in a golden age for brilliant smartphone cameras, and although you can’t really go wrong with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, OPPO Find X8 Pro, or Xiaomi 15 Ultra, there’s still plenty to choose...

Google is a search company, so why is search so bad on my Pixel phone?

by dbadmin | May 11, 2025 | Android Launchers, Features, Google, Google Pixel

For years, Nova Launcher was my preferred Android launcher. Initially, its lengthy list of customization options attracted me, but its powerful search capabilities truly won me over. I could easily access obscure parts of an app directly from its search bar, saving...

I’ve had T-Mobile for 10 years, but I just canceled my account. Here’s why

by dbadmin | May 11, 2025 | Features, T-Mobile

For the last 10 years, T-Mobile has been my cell phone carrier of choice. I’ve been on a family plan with my partner, parents, and grandmother (with two lines for myself), and it’s been a good experience for all of us. T-Mobile’s coverage is reliable, 5G speeds are...

I want every smartwatch to copy this Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 feature

by dbadmin | May 11, 2025 | Features, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, smartwatches, Wearables

Regardless of what smartwatch you wear, there’s no shortage of attractive faces available. From sleek minimalist designs to data-packed dashboards, the appeal of a smartwatch face lies in how much you can tailor your look. But if the watch face is my wearable’s...

Can you tell if a photo is from a $1,300 flagship or a $280 budget phone?

by dbadmin | May 10, 2025 | CMF, Features, Nothing, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority With every passing year, the cameras on a smartphone become almost as important as the smartphone itself. People know that pretty much any phone can do the “phone” things they need, but not just any device can be the best...