Survey shows this brand came closest to building an ideal smartphone in 2024

by dbadmin | Nov 20, 2024 | Apple, Google, Google Pixel, News, Polls, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Survey Results

Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority We’re inching closer to the end of the year, and it’s almost time to evaluate the best smartphones of 2024. This year brought us some impressive devices, but also left us craving more. As my colleague Hadlee Simons puts it in...

It took Google years to add this Android 15 feature, and it’s still half-baked

by dbadmin | Nov 16, 2024 | Android, Android 15, Features, Google Pixel

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If there’s one feature I’ve had on the top of my Android wishlist for nearly a decade now, it’s notification sync across devices. I realize my use case is extreme since I have several Android phones on my desk right now and...

The most popular phone brands by region — there’s more than just iPhones out there

by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2024 | Apple iPhone, Features, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The global smartphone market is dominated by Apple and Samsung. In some countries, these two companies have a combined market share of over 70 percent, with Apple taking more than half the market in some cases. However, the...

Tired of scam calls? Google has another great reason for you to switch to a Pixel

by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel, News

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google is rolling out a new AI-powered Scam Detection feature to its Pixel devices. The feature uses on-device AI models to recognize conversation patterns commonly associated with scams and alert users of potential scam...

Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2

by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2024 | Android 15, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News

Google has upgraded the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels in the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 release. The Google Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold all join the Pixel 9 series in running Linux 6.1. Previously, Tensor G1...

Act fast and grab the Pixel 9 for just $549 with this limited-time deal

by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2024 | Deals, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 9

Pixel 9 Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Pixel 9 is down to its lowest price ever in a limited-time deal on Amazon. The flagship is currently available at a 31% discount for just $549. You can grab the Porcelain or Wintergreen colorways at this price,...