After nearly 4 years, my family has had enough of foldables
…One UI and the S Pen Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority One UI is hard to say goodbye to. I switched from Samsung phones to a Pixel 10 Pro last year, and…
Search
Top stories
I like Pixel phones, but these 5 features are why I stick with Samsung
…Which feature do Google Pixel phones need to improve most? 129 votes Good Lock’s customization is unmatched Pankil Shah / Android Authority The biggest appeal of Pixel phones is the software experience…
Pixel Glow is real, but it doesn’t solve Google’s bigger Pixel 11 problems
…on making our phones more customizable. However, Pixel feature drops and extended software support aren’t enough anymore. Yes, I prefer Google’s software to One UI, but it isn’t a…
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes
…Once again, builds are available for Pixel 6 and newer devices — but seemingly not all of them, with the original Pixel Fold absent from Google’s list. If you’re interested in…
Android 17: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
…Android’s big UI overhaul Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Old vs new app drawer UI in the Pixel Launcher With the above-mentioned Material 3 Expressive changes, Google is also planning a…
10 awesome Shizuku apps I use to level up my Android experience
…I find it a must-have app for Pixels , but it also works well on a Samsung device to theme elements that are usually outside One UI and Good Lock ‘s scope…
Google reveals first Wear OS widget partners and explains how the new system saves battery
…Google Furthermore, the company explained that the new Wear Widgets are powered by Remote Compose, a new remote UI framework designed specifically for out-of-app experiences like widgets. The framework is…
One UI 8.5 quietly fixed my biggest problem with the Galaxy S24 Ultra
…UI 8.5. Call Screening can answer calls for you, record information about who is calling and why, and route the caller to you. I’ve used it plenty on my Pixel…
Forget the Pixel 10a — this is the affordable Android phone most people need
…It’s no Pixel UI, but OxygenOS continues to offer a relatively clean, lightning-fast interface that emphasizes speed and customization. Yes, you’ll find a reasonable number of onboard apps, but…
I pitted Samsung against Pixel for privacy features — and the winner isn't clear
…You can disable the Customization Service, but the setting is buried deep in the menus, and the name “Customization Service” doesn’t exactly raise any red flags. Finally, even if you manage…