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Android 16 has a silent VPN bug Google hasn't fixed for months, claim multiple VPN providers
…the relevant teams and will be updated when more information becomes available. For now, there’s no official fix or timeline from Google. Until that changes, users on Android 16 may want…
No banking apps on your custom ROM? This new initiative could help.
…This alternative to Google's Play Integrity API could bring banking apps and more to custom ROMs and forks. By • March 10, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google C. Scott Brown / Android Authority…
Android 17 Beta 4 has arrived: Here's what to expect
…play alert sounds on Android 16 when multiple notifications are present in the shade. ( Issue #467164528 ) Wi-Fi analyzer applications fail to detect any available Wi-Fi signals, preventing network scanning and…
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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this April
…potatameister Andy Walker / Android Authority There are some truly terrible PDF apps on the Play Store, and I’ve spent years trying to find a comprehensive PDF toolkit for Android. Finally, I…
Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them
…Android Authority TL;DR YouTube appears to be testing a mobile livestream ad format that plays in a dedicated space below the video window, replacing the live chat area. This change allows…
Now Brief in One UI 9 may better prepare you for the week’s weather
…Samsung’s Now Brief is a good concept, but not everyone is convinced by it just yet. In fact, one Android Authority writer recently called it “nothing but a glorified weather and…
Google's new Fitbit Air plays nice with a Pixel Watch, and you can wear both at once
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Wearables and health Google's new Fitbit Air plays nice with a Pixel Watch, and you can wear both at…
Spotify's new SongDNA feature lets you fall down a music discovery rabbit hole
…By • March 24, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is rolling out a new SongDNA feature on Android and iOS that lets you discover collaborators, samples…
Tired of creating and editing spreadsheets? This AI tool can do everything for you
…You simply describe what you want in plain language, and it helps you build, fix, or understand the spreadsheet in front of you. This really changes how you approach these tools. You…