Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is widely rolling out the Home Panel to the Chromecast with Google TV and other Google TV devices. The feature was previously available to those signed up for the Google Home public preview program. The Home Panel allows you to control your smart home devices right from your … Read more
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Just today, we posted a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but while that sale is really nice, paying $1,069.99 is still pretty heavy on the wallet. Those looking for a nice high-end smartphone that costs less will be better off taking advantage of this deal. … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is our top premium option in our list of the best Android phones. Some may disagree, but one thing is for certain: It will definitely be mentioned whenever anyone discusses the best devices around. That said, this excellent phone is not cheap. It’s a … Read more
Credit: Amazon Deals on Amazon Echo smart speakers come and go periodically, but right now, all the main speakers are at their full price. If you want to save, here’s a nice deal on the Amazon Echo Pop. It’s $24.99, but only if you are OK with getting “damaged packaging” with it. Get the Amazon … Read more
Credit: Thomson Thomson has launched a copy of the discontinued Chromecast with Google TV. The Google TV dongle comes with an updated remote that features a dedicated “Live TV” button. Earlier this year, Google discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV and replaced it with the new Google TV Streamer. The old Chromecast had a compact, … Read more
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s latest smartphone processor and is a radical departure from its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, in a couple of key areas. There’s a highly anticipated return to custom CPU core development, greatly enhanced graphics performance, and a load of new stuff for AI and imaging. So, let’s explore … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a new phone and have $500 or less to spend, there are plenty of solid options this year. At the higher end, we have the Google Pixel 9a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro. If you’re looking to save a bit more without sacrificing … Read more
By now, we’ve compared and contrasted almost every approach to smartphone camera filters. We’ve dug into Apple’s customizable Photographic Styles and praised Samsung for filters you can create from photos, and we’ve generally all agreed that filters make smartphone cameras more exciting. However, there’s one other approach to recoloring your smartphone photos that we haven’t … Read more
I’ve long believed that wired is superior to wireless in almost every instance, and it mostly is. You’ll get the best speeds when physically tethered to the wall while charging a phone. Ethernet is generally more reliable than Wi-Fi will ever be, while wired headphones remain the best option for those who value audio quality. … Read more
Credit: Andrew Grush / Android Authority Starlink has truly opened our eyes to the power of satellite technology, delivering speeds that rival cable internet in areas previously lacking high-speed options. But Starlink isn’t just about traditional internet use. Earlier this year, T-Mobile and Starlink introduced emergency satellite-to-cell features, including full texting, to mobile phone users … Read more