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After fixing a family friend's phone, I realized Google Play Protect is not doing enough

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile After fixing a family friend's phone, I realized Google Play Protect is not doing enough Play Protect scans…

May 18, 2026 · Megan Ellis

Android's new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next

…The changes only really kick in when you try to install apps outside the Play Store . Later this year, Android will start checking whether an app is registered to a verified developer…

Mar 31, 2026 · Adamya Sharma

Android 17 Beta 3 is here: Check out all the new features

…In the previous release, we got a “Bubbles” windowing mode, the Android 17 Contacts Picker , and a few other under-the-hood improvements. But what’s new with this update? Here’s…

Mar 26, 2026 · Ryan McNeal

Google tests Play Store UI change that should help picky gamers save time

…The update also brings these genre bubbles to the Top Charts tab, replacing the easily overlooked and overwhelming Categories dropdown. The Google Play Store remains the beating heart of Android for Google…

Apr 17, 2026 · Andy Walker

Valve's Proton gets a big upgrade, and it could improve PC gaming on Android

…The update also adds a new profile for Arm hardware, suggesting a scope for better PC game emulation on Android devices. Valve, the creator of Steam, has played an instrumental role in…

Apr 17, 2026 · Tushar Mehta

Gemini Go is here to replace Assistant on your Android Go phone

…s page in the Play Store. If there’s an update button, you’ll want to tap it to install the latest Google Search app version. News Android Go Google Google Gemini…

Jun 3, 2026 · Ryan McNeal

Check out this bizarre Google Wallet bug causing the app to flicker wildly

…Updates: Go to Settings > Software Update > Download & Install to ensure your phone is running the latest OS. App Updates: Open the Play Store and ensure the Google Wallet app and Google Play…

Apr 7, 2026 · Ryan McNeal

Google Wallet now lets you track flights from the lock screen, here's what it looks like

…By • April 22, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s recent update introduces Live Updates for flights. It lets you track your flight’s progress…

Apr 22, 2026 · Tushar Mehta

Galaxy S25 and S24 owners report severe battery drain after April update

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile Galaxy S25 and S24 owners report severe battery drain after April update Are you also experiencing battery drain and…

Apr 23, 2026 · Ryan McNeal

GameHub is one of the best PC gaming apps, but it's now accused of copying

…The company’s EggNS emulator allowed you to play Switch games on Android, but the company apparently stole code from other Nintendo Switch emulators. The news also comes after the company confirmed…

May 14, 2026 · Hadlee Simons

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