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7 things all Android users need to know about Google’s new sideloading rules
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (825+ words) Sideloading, one of Android's core features " and the hallmark of its open-source nature " is changing. On March 19, Google announced a lot'of new rules and restrictions coming to Android's sideloading process. In some regards, it's worse than what we expected. To…...
This app gives Android the automatic dark mode feature it desperately needs
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (474+ words) Dark Mode is a truly unsung Android interface hero and one that every user seemingly takes for granted. I have my phone automatically switch to it on a schedule each night, which ensures that I don't burn holes in my…...
Google TV projectors are becoming more social, and I'm not against it
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (818+ words) Kaitlyn is a Senior Writer at Android Authority with an acute focus on wearables. Specifically, she covers the development and launch of wearable technologies in the health and fitness market, including fitness trackers, smartwatches, smart rings, and most anything else…...
I turned my old Pixel 7 Pro into a portable emulation handheld, and it actually works
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (418+ words) While the Pixel 7 Pro is far from a powerhouse handset by today's standards, emulation often doesn't require as much horsepower as you think, especially for 16-bit consoles. Not to mention that you can often get away with 720p on a small…...
Five years later, this underrated Galaxy Watch feature is still Samsung's best
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (316+ words) While this method is used by many other products, including smart scales, it's not a 100% accurate way of understanding one's actual physical makeup. This is true for every metric monitored by a wearable. However, this doesn't mean the feature isn't…...
The $500 phone isn't dying, but rising costs might make it a lot less exciting
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (295+ words) As the RAM crisis continues to bite, the first smartphone releases of 2026 are having to contend with the limited availability and rising costs of precious memory. While flagship phones appear to be weathering the storm so far, I'm starting to…...
I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (244+ words) Back in 2010 or so, when Android was still trying to establish itself as a worldwide mobile platform, I took a leap and bought a tiny, cheap Samsung Galaxy 5 (not S) to test the waters. I fell in love with the Android…...
I love Google Messages' real-time location sharing. Here's how to use it on Android
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (451+ words) Real-time location sharing is a core feature of any popular messaging app, but for years, it has not been available in Google Messages. However, that's finally changing. As of March 20, real-time location sharing is'finally'rolling out to Google Messages users. With…...
Do you keep losing things? Take advantage of this Apple AirTag 4-Pack deal!
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (300+ words) I am not one to lose my stuff very often, but when I do, I get a gut-wrenching feeling just thinking about what the situation entails. The Apple AirTag has saved me from this a few times, and considering they…...
You can still get a free gift card with your Samsung Galaxy S26 series purchase!
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (509+ words) Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 with a free $100 gift card for just $899.99 ($100 in savings) Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus with a free $100 gift card for just $1,099.99 ($100 in savings) Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a free $200 gift card for just $1,299.99 ($200 in…...