Android 17 has a secret weapon to fix laggy video and voice calls
…During the call, the OS identifies the app by its UID and automatically routes its traffic to the premium network connection if one is available. When the call ends, the OS removes…
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12 new security features coming to Android phones in 2026
…In light of the evolving threat landscape and the increasingly sophisticated tricks bad actors use to trap Android users, Google is making some welcome updates to existing Android features, including scam call…
One UI 9 is skipping my favorite Android 17 feature
…Jones / Android Authority The One UI 9 beta is in full swing for the Galaxy S26 series, and while there aren’t many major updates, there are some nice quality-of-life…
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro brings the vibes and great value for under $500
…Nothing OS is also a good reason for me not wanting to keep my phone on silent. I love all the retro bleep and tick sounds and tones — very unique stuff. Serviceable…
The latest Android Canary build is hitting older Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets
…Mobile Android OS The latest Android Canary build is hitting older Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets Android Canary 2604 is now available for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series, plus the…
Samsung's best smartphone values get even better: Meet the Galaxy A37 5G & Galaxy A57 5G
…Once again, you can look forward to six major OS releases and six years of security updates. Sure, you’re paying a little more for Samsung’s hardware in 2026, but with…
Exclusive: Android could soon get its own AirDrop-style 'tap to share' feature
…And it goes even deeper… In Android 17 beta and Canary builds , we’ve been seeing references to a system-level service called “TapToShare.” This sits at the Android OS level, likely…
Sideloading Android apps is great — until you have to update them. Here's my fix
…This helps ensure you always get the latest public update, and all other releases, such as beta, alpha, or nightly, are ignored. Similarly, there’s the Include prereleases option, which you can…
Android's new desktop windowing mode has changed how I use my tablet
…The feature dwindled for a while and was recently revived, likely because of Google’s aim to evolve Android into a desktop OS , too. As part of that transformation, there’s a…
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