Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you buy a Pixel 10 Pro series phone, or even last year’s Pixel 9 Pro, you get one full year’s worth of Google’s Gemini Pro subscription. This $20-per-month service unlocks the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro model and a suite of cutting-edge AI tools. Until very recently, the crown … Read more
The original promise of smart speakers was to revolutionize our daily lives by shifting tasks from manual input on our phones and computers to simple, hands-free voice commands. However, they largely failed to live up to this promise. In fact, some smart speakers, including those in Google’s Home ecosystem, have even seen a significant decline … Read more
Earlier this year, I searched for a new Android calendar app to replace Google Calendar. I tried Business Calendar 2 and Digical, and both presented viable alternatives with plenty of value adds. However, and this is important, neither of these apps is an independent platform — they both still rely on Google Calendar to save … Read more
What is a photo? I see that question on my timeline more and more, and as phone makers begin to introduce AI-enhanced photos, the question is valid. When Google announced 100x Pro Res Zoom on its new Pixel 10 Pro lineup — which uses AI to enhance a very digitally-zoomed-in photo — that question of … Read more
For a brief period last year, it seemed that AI-powered gadgets like the Rabbit R1 were going to be the next big thing. People were fascinated by the idea of replacing their smartphones with tiny wearable boxes they could talk to, but unfortunately, these gadgets failed to live up to the hype. They failed for … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVa8ShZWuo This week, Mishaal Rahman and C. Scott Brown dive into a treasure trove of One UI 8.5 leaks, revealing a slew of new features potentially coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26, including a new “private display” mode. They also discuss Google’s work on an Apple Handoff competitor for Android and evidence that a hypertension … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority This would be my top choice if I were looking to get a flip phone. The Motorola Razr Ultra pushes the boundaries of what we thought was possible in flip phones, and it offers an experience similar to the best phones available right now. All that said, it is … Read more
Credit: Amazon The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the best smart TV stick for most people. Not only is it capable and full of features, but it is also very nicely priced. Especially right now! You can get it for just $22.99 (a 54% discount). Buy the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just … Read more
TL;DR Red Dot, an app meant to alert users to ICE activity in their area, has been removed from the Play Store. Google tells Android Authority that the removal was in line with Play Store policy. Red Dot has not responded to our request for comment. The Trump administration’s escalating immigration crackdown has come with a … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Genuine repair parts for the Pixel 10 series are available on iFixit. Some parts, like the display, are more expensive than last year. A recent teardown found that the Pixel 10 may be the most repairable phone of the year. If you’re a DIY kind of person … Read more