by dbadmin | Sep 7, 2025 | Features, File Manager, Files by Google, Google, Samsung
Despite employing a Samsung as my primary smartphone, I’ve really enjoyed using my Pixel as a sidekick. Granted, it’s a Pixel 8, so it lacks the latest and greatest features of the Pixel 10 series, but having access to Android 16 has been a joy. The software is swift,...
by dbadmin | Sep 7, 2025 | AI, Features, Google, Google Gemini
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority For the better part of two years now, I’ve turned to my free ChatGPT account instead of my paid Gemini account for one reason: temporary chats. I don’t want some of my chats with an AI to be saved forever, used to train the...
by dbadmin | Sep 7, 2025 | Features, Google
It seems like everyone celebrated the announcement of Preferred Sources for Google Search. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a good idea. Giving consumers more control over their internet experience is definitely the way to go. However, I find it a somewhat pointless addition...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Android TV, Features, Google, Google Chromecast, Google TV, Google TV Streamer
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority From the first Android TV unit I bought in 2015 to the Chromecast with Google TV and now the Google TV Streamer, nearly every streaming box I’ve used with an Android-based operating system has triggered my one pet peeve:...
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Maps
I recently rediscovered a Google Maps feature that I completely forgot existed, but you can’t really blame me. If you frequent travel subreddits and forums, you’ll likely be familiar with My Maps, Google’s custom map creation platform. However, if you’ve only ever...
by dbadmin | Sep 5, 2025 | Google, News, Streaming, YouTube TV
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A hidden YouTube TV promotion is offering to take $33 off your monthly bill. The promotion lasts for two months, meaning you can save $66. You’ll need to use a web browser to access the promotion. Earlier this year, YouTube...
