Google has removed the handy Weather Map from the Pixel Weather app. The change has been noticed across all Pixel devices. It’s unclear if this removal is intentional or a mistake, as other weather features remain unchanged. Google has suddenly and quietly removed the Weather Map feature from the Pixel Weather app. Users on Reddit … Read more
As hard as it is to believe, we’re just a few short months away from Android 16’s public release. We’ve had Developer Previews since last November and beta releases since January, and we’re expecting the final release to be ready in May or June. So far, the update hasn’t given us much to look forward … Read more
Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Run your fingers across the back of the Google Pixel 9a, and you’ll notice something missing. The distinctive camera bar, a hallmark of recent Pixel design, is gone. By removing that signature element, Google hasn’t just flattened the phone’s profile but has also stripped away much of the Pixel’s … Read more
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Corning Gorilla Glass has been the gold standard for protective glass solutions in the smartphone space for years, dating back to the original iPhone. In fact, Gorilla Glass became something of a brand name in the space, with manufacturers using it as a seal of quality. However, I’ve noticed … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Those of us in the US who haven’t finished our taxes yet are starting to feel the heat as April 15 draws ever closer. Every year, I procrastinate on taxes as long as I can; I always end up owing money and am never in a hurry to pay. … Read more
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you’re planning to travel internationally this year, you’ll want to have a solid game plan for phone coverage during your trip. There are several options available, including using a foreign SIM or eSIM, or even opting for a special travel SIM plan. For many, the most convenient method … Read more
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority What’s old is new again with Google, always. As part of the March Feature Drop for Android phones, Google announced that it was bringing people finding to its existing Find My Device app. Since I’d been using Google Maps location sharing for years, I wondered if this would … Read more
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A NAS is a wonderful thing; it’s the perfect place to back up your precious memories, share content across your home, and even allows you to break the vicelike grip of cloud and streaming services. But while installing Plex, Home Assistant, and Pi-Hole might be rights of passage for … Read more
Listen, I’ve seen all the movies, and every fiber of my being tells me that less is more when it comes to AI. I mean, the last thing I want is for something embedded through my apartment to go HAL 9000 on me and leave my cats wondering what went wrong. And yet, when Google … Read more
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I bought my first Pixel, the 2 XL, in 2017, and I fell in love with it, so I’ve had nearly every major Pixel phone since then (I only skipped the Pixel 3 series). However, my reasons for choosing a Pixel have slowly morphed over the years. At … Read more