Android Auto is now ubiquitous – in more than 200 million cars worldwide – but most drivers never do it. explore settings this could really make it work for them. Beyond navigation and music, there are subtle tweaks that improve usability, save battery, and make your car feel like it “understands you.” Some are hidden…
Studio Prostock/Getty Images Android smartphones are a dime a dozen at this point. From flagship devices that cost thousands of dollars to budget Androids that cost less than a new video game, there’s a smartphone for everyone in every price range. Name brands like Samsung and Google…
What you need to know Apple is testing an AppMigrationKit framework that will streamline iOS to Android transfers. This new framework allows application data to be transferred between iOS and Android. Improved migration systems for iOS and Android will make it easier to switch between platforms. Both Apple and Google are working to make the…
Many Android users don’t realize that their phone has other ways to restart than just using the power button. These built-in options become especially useful as the physical buttons begin to wear out over time. For Pixel, Samsung and other Android devices, these software alternatives can save your hardware while being more convenient to use….
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out version 4.1 of the Google Home app. This is the first update after the recent Google Home redesign rolled out with version 4.0. The changelog for the latest update shows that the app gets several improvements and fixes based on user feedback. Google has released…
A sophisticated backdoor named Android.Backdoor.Baohuo.1.origin has been discovered in maliciously modified versions of Telegram X Messenger, granting attackers full control over victims’ accounts without being detected. The malware infiltrates devices via deceptive advertisements in apps and third-party app stores, masquerading as legitimate dating and communication platforms. With more than 58,000 infected devices spread across approximately…
Samsung Electronics unveiled Galaxy XR on October 21, 2025 (USA) and October 22, 2025 (Korea), marking the first device built on the Android XR platform. The headset, priced at $1,799 or $149 per month, integrates Gemini AI at the system level and features a Micro-OLED display with 3,552 x 3,840 resolution per eye. The device…
Sony continues to roll out the Android 16 update to its devices, adding last year’s flagship Xperia 1 VI and the mid-range Xperia 10 VI. Should you be excited about this major update? Find out what the biggest changes and newest features are. Sony surprised fans by delivering the Android 16 update to the Xperia…
Although Samsung started rolling out the One UI 8 update for its flagships in September, some issues started popping up earlier this month. We’ve seen devices like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S22 have their One UI 8 updates pulled from the servers, with the Galaxy S23 also joining the list earlier this week. Fortunately,…
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Yeah, I said it. I don’t expect this to be a popular opinion, but I said it. If Google really wants all of its wildest Pixel dreams to come true, it needs to look across the aisle. It should look at Apple’s control over the entire iPhone pipeline and seek…