My Google TV kept crashing and lagging — until I changed one hidden setting
… But despite the sometimes sluggish performance and weird quirks, I’ve always preferred using a Google TV box to my smart TV’s built-in operating system. …
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This cheap, swiveling Android handheld is a blast, but it literally hurts my hands
… It’s genuinely satisfying to open and close the device, but this approach also enables a compact footprint. Throw in the decent performance and sub-$100 price, and there’s a lot to like here. …
This budget Google TV projector looks like a space-age gimmick, and I love it
… The device’s standout feature is its two hinged speakers that unfold from each side. …
Forget Niagara and Nova, this minimalist launcher is my new favorite for old Android hardware
… This is even more important when choosing a home screen for an older or less equipped device. I found myself in this predicament recently when I pulled my grand old Android tablet from the depths of the defunct device drawer. …
I'm sick of seeing $1,300 phones like the S26 Ultra get less ambitious every year
… I also personally find the release cycle of Chinese brands a bit overwhelming — just as I’m getting to grips with one device, its successor is already on its way. But I’d rather deal with these quirks and healthy competition than a stagnant market that doesn’t prioritize consumers. …
10 awesome Shizuku apps I use to level up my Android experience
… Shappky Andy Walker / Android Authority Finally, and while we’re on performance-enhancing apps, let’s end with Shappky . A portmanteau of sorts of Shell App Killer, this little tool lets me kill any running app on my device, even if it’s labeled as a system app. …
I tested Google’s upcoming Gemini Nano 4 — its faster, smarter AI isn’t what I expected
… This ensures that most of the Android ecosystem can benefit from the promised performance and energy efficiency gains when it rolls out to devices later this year. With tool calling and thinking mode yet to come, Nano 4 could bring serious power to on-device AI. …
iPadOS 26 multitasking is so bad that I’ve replaced my iPad with an Android tablet
… The differences in performance and power don’t factor into what I’m writing about today, though. All of my issues with iPadOS 26 are based on the software design, not the performance of the device. …
I’ve had the Fitbit Air for 48 hours, and it’s already the most comfortable wearable I own
… Ever since the early rumors surfaced, the Fitbit Air sounded like another minimalist wellness wearable chasing the same passive-tracking trend as devices like the WHOOP 5.0. I’m also generally wary of first-generation devices and the inevitable quirks that come with them. …
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro
… Google Pixel 10a Google Pixel 10a Flush camera design • Good performance and battery life • Strong cameras • Great software support promise • Excellent price MSRP: $499.99 Google's best AI features, in a more affordable mid-tier device Google Pixel 10a is a refined mid-range phone built around Tens… …