Although Google killed off the Chromecast line to bring it to us, the Google TV Streamer is a worthy successor. With hardware upgrades across the board, this is the most powerful Android TV device we’ve ever seen from Google. When you add in some truly useful new features — including Google Home support, Thread/Matter support, … Read more
Curtis Joe / Android Authority TL;DR Nintendo Switch emulator Citron just got a big update to V0.6. It has significant enhancements to performance, plus basic multiplayer support. Some users have reported crashing and bugs, so beware before overwriting previous installations. Yuzu might be dead, but the Citron fork of the popular Nintendo Switch emulator is … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8 build for the Galaxy S25 series has been spotted online, suggesting that internal testing has already begun. The development has started roughly two months earlier than usual, suggesting Samsung might be trying to speed up its update cycle. The early push for One UI 8 … Read more
Bogdan Petrovan / Android Authority Staying connected is more important than ever. Our smartphones have become our trusty companions, but having a reliable internet connection is equally crucial since many of our favorite apps and features depend on it. We have all faced network connectivity issues because of poor coverage and Wi-Fi problems at home, … Read more
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple Pixel owners are reporting a screen brightness issue, particularly when watching Netflix, Disney Plus, or YouTube in fullscreen. There also seems to be an issue where wallpapers appear dim and photos automatically dim while editing. It’s possible these issues are linked to the recently released March update. Earlier … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps saves your past travel data to a personal Timeline. The Timeline has been undergoing some recent changes, as Google transitions to on-device storage. Within the past day, a growing number of Maps users have noticed their Timeline is no longer accessible. The past few months have introduced … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority We’re used to seeing the Apple iPad 10th Generation discounted down to $279, but the new Apple iPad A16 has just launched and will hit the shelves on March 12. We’re bound to see some really nice sales on the previous model, and they have already started. Today, the Apple … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on letting you have a conversation with Gemini in more than one language. Previously, the beta version of the Google app had an option to add a second language, but you couldn’t select any of the choices. The latest beta now allows you to select a … Read more
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently pushed out its March update for Pixel devices running on Android 15. Pixel owners are noticing that the haptics feel stronger after the update. Users are complaining that the haptics are now too strong for their liking. Update: March 7, 2025 (5:42PM ET): Google has now … Read more
Managing battery health for our gadgets has become more important than ever, especially as they become a crucial part of our daily lives. With Android 15, Google introduced a battery charge limit feature for Pixel phones that allows users to cap charging at 80% to slow down battery degradation. Now, it looks like Chromebooks are … Read more