by dbadmin | Jan 19, 2026 | Android 16, Google, News, Polls, Quick Share
TL;DR Some Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 testers are experiencing Quick Share crashes. Affected users may see the availability of a Quick Share extension update. We’re collecting feedback from testers to try and see just how widespread the issue may be. Last fall, Google...
by dbadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | News, Polls, smartphones, Survey Results
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I recently looked at some smartphone trends I really wanted to die in 2026, and I had no shortage of picks in my article. From proprietary chargers and ultra-thin phones to short update policies and dummy camera lenses, I...
by dbadmin | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Polls, Razer, Survey Results
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Another CES, another step closer to the future that Black Mirror warned us about. This year, that moment came courtesy of Razer and its latest experiment in AI companionship, Project Ava. It’s an AI-powered gaming assistant...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | News, Polls, Samsung Galaxy Ring, smart rings, Survey Results
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Smart rings promise always-on health tracking in something you barely notice, but that idea took a hit last year. A very public incident involving the Samsung Galaxy Ring saw a user sent to hospital after the ring swelled on...
by dbadmin | Jan 13, 2026 | News, Polls, Survey Results, YouTube
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The YouTube app is pre-installed on the vast majority of Android phones shipping globally, giving users an easy way to watch content on the platform. But there are several alternatives to the official app as well. In fact,...
by dbadmin | Jan 13, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel, News, Polls, Survey
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority There’s more to buying a smartphone than the spec sheet alone, as factors like build quality and the software update policy are also important considerations. However, one of the most important factors is customer support, as...
