This is a make-or-break year for Google's smart home line-up
…But on paper, the ecosystem has been stalling for far longer than that. We only had the Pixel Tablet, Nest Wifi Pro, and Nest Doorbell in the two years prior, and the…
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Android's Photo picker may finally fix its biggest missing feature
…Code Profile is eligible to show camera Hide camera entry point because the device is not eligible for the feature Hide camera entry point because the device does not have an eligible…
Google TV is a mess — and Microsoft has a perfect alternative hiding in plain sight
…With the upcoming Windows 11 update , Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox Mode that brings a console-like interface to all Windows devices (not just gaming handhelds). This Xbox Mode offers a…
I used Nova Launcher for over 10 years — but I'm officially done with it
…By • April 23, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Andy Walker / Android Authority For over a decade, Nova Launcher was the first app I installed on any new Android device. It was the…
Samsung may have a mysterious new pair of Galaxy Buds on the way
…Hadlee Simons / Android Authority In fact, as near as we can tell, Samsung doesn’t currently have any SM-U* devices in its ecosystem. Its smartphones frequently end with a U for…
Find Hub is finally getting one of the handiest Google Maps location features
…This isn’t a new idea in Google’s ecosystem. Google Maps has offered location-sharing notifications for some time, and that was part of the frustration when Find Hub first added…
12 pioneering phones that launched ahead of their time
…Not just reading, there’s even a thriving ecosystem around adding a second screen to the back of the phone. Devices like the Insta360 Snap vlog monitor let you view a livestream…
Wear OS 7 is getting 'Wear Widgets,' but Tiles aren't going away just yet
…Google says it will continue supporting the tools developers use to build Tiles “for some time,” while also releasing updated versions with new features. Those updates include faster-loading Tiles and simplified…
Samsung quietly hikes prices for Galaxy tablets and foldables in the US
…updates its US storefront with price hikes. By • April 14, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has quietly raised US prices on several Galaxy devices…
As a OnePlus Watch 3 user, here’s why I’m not upgrading to the OnePlus Watch 4
…Wearables and health As a OnePlus Watch 3 user, here’s why I’m not upgrading to the OnePlus Watch 4 There are worse things than affirming that your current device is…