You can soon turn this Android handheld into an ultra-powerful Linux handheld
…The company says it’s also updated Linux support on the Odin 2 series and Thor in line with the new version. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority…
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How to join (or leave) the Android Auto beta while it's still open
…Mobile Android apps How to join (or leave) the Android Auto beta while it's still open Bugs and exciting new features, or stability and slow updates? You decide. By • May 9…
What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more
…talk about partnerships alongside updates on the development of Aluminium OS at I/O 2026. Android XR Glasses Last year, Google showed off the Android XR platform and its partners in the…
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes
…the Android 17 upgrades set to hit our phones and tablets when the platform’s first major update arrives in September. And today, Google’s already following that up with Android 17…
Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!
…Android today isn’t the scrappy, enthusiast platform it once was, it’s the primary computing device for billions of people. Speaking about the new rules in an interview with Android Authority…
YouTube resolves bug that kept asking if you’re human nonstop
…By • March 25, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube’s frustrating CAPTCHA loop is officially fixed, with the platform confirming the issue is resolved. The bug…
Walmart’s new $30 streamer is the Chromecast with Google TV replacement I’ve been waiting for
…Built-in platforms can also age poorly, lag behind on updates, or just feel inconsistent across devices. A $30 stick is an easy reset and something I can swap in to update…
The Google app could soon show you videos it thinks you'd like to watch
…It could show YouTube video suggestions , but it could also source videos from other platforms. The company already shows short video content from Instagram, Facebook, and other sources in Google Search. In…
Google just proved why iPhone users are critical for the future of Android
…Almost unbelievably, the new update landed on iOS first . Google leaned into Android as a creative platform during the Android Show, which I thought was a direct shot at Apple, which had…
Google confirms new Chromebooks are still coming, even as Googlebooks loom large
…With Google unveiling its brand new Googlebooks platform, one major question immediately came to mind: are Chromebooks on their way out ? Well, now we know the answer, and it appears Chromebooks aren…