The Pixel 10 Pro is technically cheaper than the Pixel 10, at least for me

by dbadmin | Aug 31, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9a

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’m in the market for a new phone, and while I told myself I wouldn’t spend more than $500 on it, I’m a tech nerd and have to say that the latest Pixels look very appealing. I prefer smaller phones, and the entry-level Pixel...

9 great PDF scanner apps you should use instead of Microsoft Lens

by dbadmin | Aug 31, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Microsoft, PDF

There comes a time when all great apps must die, especially if Microsoft owns them. Redmond has taken many tools away from me, from Sunrise Calendar to Wunderlist, and now it’s hooking Microsoft Lens from the stage. The PDF scanner app made it easy to grab physical...

I hate installing apps to save money, but this Pixel privacy feature makes it worthwhile

by dbadmin | Aug 30, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel, Privacy

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Prices at fast food chains, restaurants, and even grocery stores have spiraled out of control over the past couple of years. Luckily, not all hope is lost — if you’re a savvy shopper, you might know that the best way to save...

Here We Go is the non-Google map app I didn’t know I needed

by dbadmin | Aug 30, 2025 | Features, Google Maps

Earlier this year, I started to become concerned about how much of my personal life was tied to the big tech companies, especially my Google account. And Google Maps was one of the biggest culprits. It had steadily changed from a clean and dependable navigation tool...

Google’s new Passwords app just made it easier for me to ditch Chrome

by dbadmin | Aug 30, 2025 | Android apps, Features, Google Chrome, Password Manager

I’ve been on a mission to de-Google my life as much as possible in an attempt to control how much information a single company has about me. While there are some essential Google services I will never part with, switching my browser from Chrome has been a priority. I...

It’s surprisingly easy to remove Google’s digital AI watermark on the Pixel 10

by dbadmin | Aug 30, 2025 | AI, Features, Google, Google Photos, Google Pixel 10, News, Photo Editing, Pixel Camera

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Like the Samsung Galaxy S25, Google’s new Pixel 10 series is adopting C2PA metadata for digital media authenticity. Anytime the phones take a photo or edit it, they embed a watermark in the final image that traces its origin...