12 pioneering phones that launched ahead of their time
…But, as we know, that wasn’t the end of Google’s hardware ambitions. Later, the Nexus series paved the way for the Google Pixel and influenced a broader trend toward cleaner…
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If you use your Pixel out of the box with standard Android, you won’t notice a difference today. Your regular software updates and security patches will still arrive directly from Google as usual. However, if you buy Pixels specifically to run custom, privacy-centric operating systems like GrapheneOS, this change hits home: Slower security updates for custom software: Alternative operating systems rely on early code drops to test and port new Android updates ahead of time. Multi-week delays mean your custom ROM could lag far behind standard Pixel updates. Less transparency: Without a clear vie
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I'm sick of seeing $1,300 phones like the S26 Ultra get less ambitious every year
…By • 6 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google I used to look forward to the release of the latest flagship Android phones , geeking out over the newest hardware specs and software innovations…
I'm tired of pretending Galaxy AI matters
…And if it worked as advertised, I was willing to forgive Samsung for the relatively lackluster hardware improvements. We grossly overestimate how much power our smartphones need, and if Samsung could provide…
Shockingly, a new report suggests wireless customer satisfaction is at an all-time high
A new report suggests wireless customer satisfaction is at an all-time high, while also noting some interesting shifts in mobile hardware.
Fitbit is now Google Health — and it's not just a simple rebrand
…How will the transition to Google Health happen? Google Fitbit users will start seeing their first official warning about the upcoming transition today, with notifications alerting them to the pending shift. Then…
5 things Samsung needs to do to get me excited about its flagships again
…Over the past few years, though, the focus has definitely shifted. While AI and software have become the headliners of recent launches, whenever hardware is mentioned, the focus is usually on the…
Apple Upgrade is the future of phone ownership, and Google and Samsung need to follow suit
…source Earlier this week, Apple fundamentally shifted how it expects people to buy high-end tech. With the official launch of Apple Upgrade , its hardware-as-a-service model, Cupertino replaced its…
These are my 5 favorite One UI power user tricks for Samsung foldables
…The hardware hasn’t always been on point — my Galaxy Z Flip 3 screen protector cracked along the crease in less than a year, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 I replaced…
I test all the best Android phones every year, and these are the ones you should buy in 2026
…And, since we’re already on the topic of the camera bar, let’s dig into Google’s impressive hardware a little further. The Pixel 10 Pro XL packs a 50MP primary…
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are entry-level AR glasses that get it (mostly) right
…I’ve used the RayNeo Air 4 Pro plenty with MacBook Pro and Pixel 9 Pro; the glasses generally work well with both, though some features aren’t Pixel-compatible. RayNeo advertises…