Google’s extended Pixel updates prove just how important Tensor is
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Pixel 6 launched with Android 12 and was scheduled for three years of OS updates, which would have made this year’s Android 15 upgrade the last major update outside of security patches. Likewise,…
Some Galaxy S25 Ultra models could get a healthy performance boost
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The middle and top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra variants could have more RAM than their predecessors, according to a leaker. These two variants are tipped to offer 16GB of RAM compared to 12GB in the…
Apple, Sony could team up to turn Vision Pro into a better gaming platform
TL;DR Apple is reportedly working with Sony to bring PlayStation VR 2 controller support to the Vision Pro headset. Apple has also apparently asked third-party Vision Pro developers to add PSVR 2 controller support to their games. It’s believed that…
If Gboard is the best Android keyboard, why do I like this alternative so much?
Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve long believed that Gboard is the Android keyboard king. After all, it’s made by Android’s creator, offers a laundry list of helpful features, and is entrenched deep within Google’s ecosystem. However, my recent experience…
Unless my phone can be a PC too, I don’t want to keep paying for extra performance
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority When was the last time you felt your smartphone really couldn’t cope? I’m running last year’s Pixel 8 Pro — hardly a benchmark topper — as my daily driver, and just as silky smooth…
Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state
What you need to know New Mexico is the latest state to let residents store their state IDs in Google Wallet, joining states like California, Arizona, and Georgia. While physical IDs are still required for law enforcement and age checks,…
Without saying it, Google confirmed Android 16 and 17 won’t offer any new and fantastic features
Google has added two more years of software support to the Pixel 6 series, the Pixel 7 series, and the original Pixel Fold. That’s fantastic news for anyone using these phones; since they use a Google-designed Tensor chip, it’s what…
The Apple Watch doesn’t support Android, but one brand might have an answer
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi is reportedly investigating the feasibility of its devices supporting Apple hardware, including the Apple Watch. This would be a big deal as the Apple Watch doesn’t support Android devices at all. The news…
The Galaxy S24 series was a sales hit, but Samsung has even higher hopes for S25
TL;DR Samsung reportedly aims to ship 37 million Galaxy S25 series phones in 2025, up from ~35 million Galaxy S24 series phones this year. The news comes after Samsung reported that the Galaxy S24 series was a hit, shipping more…
Why are we still fighting smartphone bloatware in 2025?
Robert Triggs / Android Authority As a Pixel daily driver for the past couple of years, I’ve become accustomed to the sleek and unintrustive nature of Pixel UI. However, OPPO’s return to UK shores has my inner photographer excited, so…